In Colombia’s rural regions, farmers like José Gregorio Rojas are grappling with the challenges of moving away from coca cultivation, a crop deeply intertwined with their livelihoods. Rojas, once a "chemist" in coca paste production, joined the National Illicit Crop...
Colombian Farmers Struggle as Coca Substitution Program Falters
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Mark Zuckerberg Claims Biden Administration Pressured Meta to Censor Covid-19 Content
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Tragedy Strikes Alabama High School Football as Player Dies After Game Injury
A tragic event unfolded in Alabama as high school football player Caden Tellier passed away on Saturday, just a day after suffering a critical brain injury during a game. The 16-year-old junior and quarterback for Morgan Academy was injured during the third quarter of...
Walmart Recalls Apple Juice in 25 States Due to Elevated Arsenic Levels
Walmart has initiated a voluntary recall of its "Great Value" brand apple juice after tests revealed elevated levels of arsenic in the product. The recall, announced on the FDA’s website, involves 8-ounce bottles sold in 6-packs across 25 states, the District of...
Standoff in the Philippines: Authorities Close in on Pastor Apollo Quiboloy
A tense standoff has unfolded in the Philippines as thousands of police officers have surrounded the vast religious compound of Apollo Quiboloy, an influential pastor accused of child sex trafficking and other serious crimes. Quiboloy, who self-identifies as the...
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....
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China Condemns US Decision to Add Firms to Export Control List, Vows Retaliation
China’s Ministry of Commerce has strongly criticized the United States for its recent decision to place multiple Chinese companies on an export control list due to their alleged involvement in Russia-related activities. In a statement released on Sunday, the ministry...
Public Transport Strike Announced for September 11 Over Early Retirement Scheme
Public transport in the Netherlands is set to be disrupted on September 11 as unions have announced a strike in support of an early retirement scheme for workers in physically demanding jobs. The strike, organized by union FNV, will see local bus drivers joining NS...
Israel Foils Major Hezbollah Rocket Attack; Netanyahu Warns of Retaliation
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged continued strikes against Hezbollah after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) preemptively destroyed rocket launch sites in southern Lebanon, preventing a massive attack on central Israel. The operation, which targeted...
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...
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Immigration Operations in the Dominican Republic: 86 Arrested for Trafficking Undocumented Migrants
During September and October, the Dominican Republic’s Army intensified its immigration operations across various regions of the country, resulting in the arrest of 86 people involved in the trafficking of undocumented individuals. These individuals have been handed...
Zelenskiy Criticizes Allies’ “Zero” Response to North Korean Troops in Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has criticized his Western allies for their lack of response to Russia’s deployment of North Korean troops, describing it as a “zero” reaction that could embolden Russian President Vladimir Putin to escalate the war in Ukraine....
15-Year-Old in Critical Condition After Massive Gang Shootout in France
In Poitiers, France, a massive gang-related shootout on Thursday evening left at least five people injured, including three teenagers. A 15-year-old boy is currently in critical condition after being shot in the head. French media, citing Interior Minister Bruno...
Spain’s Flood Disaster: Death Toll Rises as Emergency Efforts Intensify
The death toll from Spain’s catastrophic floods this week has surged to 205, as the country scrambles to contain the crisis. The region of Valencia, which has seen the highest fatalities, reported an increase to 202 deaths by Friday, making this one of Spain’s...
Judge Allows Elon Musk’s $1 Million Voter Giveaway to Continue Amid Legal Challenges
A Pennsylvania judge on Thursday placed a hold on a lawsuit seeking to block Elon Musk’s controversial $1 million voter giveaway, enabling the billionaire to continue the initiative just days before the Nov. 5 U.S. presidential election. Philadelphia District Attorney...