NASCAR is set to make history by taking its premier Cup Series international for the first points-paying race outside the United States. The groundbreaking event is scheduled for June 15, 2025, at the iconic Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City. This marks a...

NASCAR Cup Series to Make Historic International Debut with Mexico City Race

Awajún Indigenous Communities Demand Justice for Child Abuse
In Peru, the alarming issue of sexual abuse against minors in the indigenous Awajún communities has highlighted the severity of these crimes and the urgent need for action. In 2023 alone, 21,000 cases of sexual violence against minors were reported in the country....

US and Latin American Nations Reject Maduro’s Election Victory
In a significant international rebuke, the United States and ten Latin American countries have firmly rejected the Venezuelan supreme court's decision to certify Nicolás Maduro's claim of re-election. This decision, announced on Thursday, has sparked widespread...

Brazil Mobilizes 1,500 Firefighters to Combat Amazon Wildfires Amid Severe Drought
In response to an unprecedented wave of wildfires exacerbated by the most severe drought in decades, the Brazilian government has deployed nearly 1,500 firefighters to the Amazon rainforest. Despite a significant reduction in deforestation since President Luiz Inácio...

Mexican Government Accuses El Chapo’s Son of Kidnapping Cartel Boss ‘El Mayo’ for US Authorities
The Mexican government has issued an arrest warrant for Joaquín Guzmán López, the son of infamous Sinaloa Cartel leader Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, accusing him of kidnapping fellow cartel boss Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada and delivering him to U.S. authorities. Guzmán...

Venezuela’s Supreme Court Upholds Maduro’s Disputed Election Victory
Venezuela's Supreme Tribunal of Justice, closely aligned with President Nicolás Maduro, ruled on Thursday that he won the controversial presidential election held on July 28, despite substantial evidence suggesting that his opponent secured the majority of the votes....

Panama Conducts First US-Funded Migrant Deportation Flight, Repatriates 29 Colombians
On August 20, 2024, Panama carried out its first US-funded deportation flight, repatriating 29 Colombian migrants from Panama City to Medellín, Colombia. This operation is part of a broader initiative aimed at curbing the flow of migrants traveling north through...

Nicaragua Shuts Down 1,500 Non-Profit Groups in Continued Crackdown on Civil Society
Nicaragua's government has revoked the registration of 1,500 non-profit organizations, marking the latest escalation in a years-long crackdown under President Daniel Ortega. The move, announced on August 19, 2024, impacts a wide array of groups, including hundreds of...

Maduro Tightens Grip on Power Despite Election Controversy
In a tense post-election atmosphere, Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro is refusing to step down despite widespread allegations of electoral fraud. Maduro, declared the winner by the National Electoral Commission in the July 28 presidential race, has yet to release...

Aruba Prepares to Receive Beef from Colombia After 20 Years
The Minister of Tourism and Public Health, Mr. Dangui Oduber, is pleased to announce that the evaluation phase to resume beef imports from Colombia is in its final stages. To reach this point, a comprehensive and responsible process was followed to ensure the sanitary...

Plane Crash in São Paulo: At Least 61 Dead in Tragic Incident
São Paulo, Brazil – A devastating plane crash occurred on Friday afternoon in São Paulo, claiming the lives of at least 61 people. The passenger plane, operated by Voepass, went down in a residential area of Vinhedo, a city located just outside São Paulo, after what...

Putin Extends Invitation to Maduro for BRICS+ Summit in Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin has officially invited Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to attend the BRICS+ meeting scheduled to take place in Kazan, Russia, from October 23 to 24, 2024. The invitation underscores Russia's commitment to strengthening ties with...

Colombian Police Capture Norwegian Drug Kingpins
Colombian authorities have successfully apprehended two notorious Norwegian drug traffickers, Berntsen Bjarte and Pazooki Farhad, significantly disrupting a major cocaine trafficking operation to Europe. Bjarte, known as "The Professor," led a transnational crime ring...

Alleged Sinaloa Cartel Leader ‘El Mayo’ Zambada Appears in U.S. Court
Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, alleged co-founder of Mexico's notorious Sinaloa Cartel, made a rare court appearance in El Paso, Texas, on Thursday. The 70-year-old appeared in a wheelchair, wearing a navy sweatshirt emblazoned with "carpe diem" and an image of a soccer...

U.S. Signals Support for Opposition in Venezuelan Election Dispute
The U.S. is poised to recognize Edmundo González as the winner of Venezuela's presidential election, challenging Nicolas Maduro's claim of victory. Brian Nichols, the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for the Western Hemisphere, cited "overwhelming evidence" that...

OAS Declares Venezuelan Election Results Unreliable
The Organization of American States' (OAS) election observation department announced on Tuesday that it cannot recognize the results declared by Venezuela's national electoral council (CNE), which proclaimed President Nicolas Maduro the winner of Sunday's contested...
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As of early 2025, the United States still holds the top position in the global race to dominate artificial intelligence (AI). This leadership is driven by its unmatched output in cutting-edge AI models, deep-pocketed private sector investments, and a robust ecosystem...

Exporting Inmates: The Real Cost of Sending U.S. Prisoners to El Salvador
President Donald Trump’s recent proposal to send American citizens convicted of violent crimes to serve their sentences in El Salvador has sparked intense debate across legal, political, and human rights circles. The idea surfaced during Trump’s visit with Salvadoran...

Trade War Fuels China’s Export Boom—But for How Long?
China’s exports surged by 12.4% year-on-year in March 2025, hitting $313.9 billion—the highest monthly growth in five months. But analysts warn the sharp increase may be short-lived, driven largely by Chinese companies racing to ship goods to the United States ahead...

Europe Reconsiders Russian Gas as U.S. LNG Becomes Political Pawn
Three years after dramatically reducing its reliance on Russian energy, Europe now finds itself in a new kind of energy crisis—this time driven by shifting policies in the United States. With President Donald Trump back in office and reworking global trade strategies,...

De Olde Molen: A Dutch Gem in Aruba
Nestled in the picturesque Palm Beach area of Aruba, **De Olde Molen**, often known as the Old Dutch Windmill, stands as a captivating symbol of cultural heritage and historical continuity. This iconic windmill, with its rich history spanning over two centuries and...