Instability in Mexico and Latin America drove a wave of migrant workers to send a record amount of remittances to their home countries in 2019. Mexico’s Central Bank reported that Mexican migrants … [Read more...] about Mexican migrants sent record $36B in remittances in 2019
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Five cities or villages outside United States named after an American president
It seems the United States is not the only country to have named its capital city after a former American president.In honor of Presidents Day, here are the four cities or towns – in three different … [Read more...] about Five cities or villages outside United States named after an American president
Guatemalan woman deported after killing 4 kids in 2008 bus crash pleads guilty to re-entering US illegally
A Guatemalan woman who was deported from the U.S. after serving eight years in prison for killing four children in a 2008 bus crash in Minnesota pleaded guilty Monday to illegally re-entering the … [Read more...] about Guatemalan woman deported after killing 4 kids in 2008 bus crash pleads guilty to re-entering US illegally
US bans 13 Salvadoran army officials for ‘gross violation of human rights’ over 1989 murder of Jesuit priests
The State Department on Wednesday banned 13 former Salvadoran military officials from entering the U.S. for “gross violation of human rights” committed in November 1989, when six Jesuit priests and … [Read more...] about US bans 13 Salvadoran army officials for ‘gross violation of human rights’ over 1989 murder of Jesuit priests
Plan for Venezuelan migrants to settle in Brazil sees US support
The United States and United Nations on Tuesday launched a program aimed at helping thousands of Venezuelan migrants resettle in Brazil. The program, called the “Economic Integration of Vulnerable … [Read more...] about Plan for Venezuelan migrants to settle in Brazil sees US support
Fugitive Colombian lawmaker who made brazen jailbreak during dental appointment found in Venezuela
A former politician in Colombia who was jailed for buying votes and later executed a brazen jailbreak during a dental appointment was captured Monday in Venezuela after several months on the run.Aida … [Read more...] about Fugitive Colombian lawmaker who made brazen jailbreak during dental appointment found in Venezuela
Paraguay investigates prison escape of at least 75 ‘highly dangerous’ inmates through tunnel
Officials in Paraguay were investigating the mass escape of at least 75 “highly dangerous” inmates, including members of Brazil’s most infamous gang, from a prison on Sunday through a tunnel they dug, … [Read more...] about Paraguay investigates prison escape of at least 75 ‘highly dangerous’ inmates through tunnel
Belgian man arrested in Peru airport with 20 live birds in suitcase, investigators say
A Belgian man was arrested Monday at an airport in Peru with 20 live birds crammed inside tiny boxes he hid in his suitcase, investigators said.Hugo Conings, 54, was trying to smuggle the Peruvian … [Read more...] about Belgian man arrested in Peru airport with 20 live birds in suitcase, investigators say
Galapagos volcano eruption spews lava on uninhabited island, photos show
A volcano erupted on an uninhabited island in the Galapagos over the weekend, spewing lava across the ecologically sensitive and diverse environment.The La Cumbre volcano, one of the youngest and most … [Read more...] about Galapagos volcano eruption spews lava on uninhabited island, photos show
US companies still drilling in Venezuela face sanctions waiver deadline
The clock is ticking on the U.S.’s last remaining foothold inside the Venezuelan oil industry, with this month’s sanctions waiver deadline for American companies operating in the embattled country … [Read more...] about US companies still drilling in Venezuela face sanctions waiver deadline