Canadian Woman Killed in Gunfire at Mexico’s Teotihuacán Pyramids
A Canadian woman was killed and at least four others injured after a gunman opened fire at Mexico’s Teotihuacán pyramids, according to reports from the Guardian.
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Carney Says Canada’s Strong Ties to US Are a ‘Weakness’ to Fix
Canada’s strong economic ties to the United States, once a strength, are now a weakness that must be corrected, Prime Minister Mark Carney warned in a recent video address, according to The Guardian.
4 Mexican Officials Assigned to Cartel Case Killed in Car Crash
Four officials, including two U.S. and two Mexican agents assigned to a cartel case, were killed in a car accident in northern Mexico, according to a U.S. embassy spokesperson.
Venezuela’s Machado to Hold Madrid Rally as Opposition Frozen Out After Maduro Capture
Venezuela’s opposition leader, María Corina Machado, will hold a rally in Madrid on Saturday as she seeks to revive her push for political change, having been sidelined by Donald Trump after the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, according to The Guardian.
Canadian Astronaut’s French Mots Help Heal Language Row
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen's use of French during the Artemis II mission has sparked a wave of pride and reflection across Canada, coming in the wake of a recent controversy over language use by Air Canada's former CEO, according to The Guardian.
Carney Says Canada Time to Come Together After Liberal Majority
Mark Carney said it’s Canada’s time to come together after his Liberals secured a parliamentary majority, achieved through a combination of election wins and defections from rival parties, according to The Guardian.
Retrial Over Death of Argentina Legend Maradona to Begin
A retrial into the death of Diego Maradona, the football legend who died in 2020, is set to begin, according to the BBC. The case involves seven people accused of failing to provide proper medical care.
Mark Carney Secures Majority in Canada After Special Election Win
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has secured a parliamentary majority for his Liberal government following special elections, according to CBC News.
Colombia to Cull Up to 80 Hippos Descended from Pablo Escobar Zoo
Colombian officials have authorized a plan to cull up to 80 hippos descended from Pablo Escobar's private zoo, according to a report by The Guardian.
Brazil Former Spy Chief Arrested in US After Fleeing Country
Brazil’s former spy chief, Alexandre Ramagem, was arrested by ICE agents in the United States, according to The Guardian, after fleeing the country following his conviction for orchestrating illegal surveillance operations.
Brazil’s Lula Livestreams Workouts as He Seeks Fourth Term
Brazil’s 80-year-old president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is using a series of workout livestreams to show he is in top physical condition ahead of the October election, according to The Guardian.
James Blair Linked to Document Featuring Petro and Maduro in Colombian Report
James Blair is mentioned in a Colombian report regarding a document that features images of President Gustavo Petro and Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro dressed as prisoners, according to CAMBIO Colombia.
Venezuela Protests Escalate as Riot Police Push Back Demonstrators
Riot police pushed back protesters in Venezuela’s capital on Thursday as they demanded an increase to the minimum wage of 130 bolivars ($0.27) per month, according to Al Jazeera.
Argentina Approves Milei Glacier Mining Bill Amid Protests
Argentina's congress has approved a bill promoted by President Javier Milei that authorizes mining in ecologically sensitive areas of glaciers and permafrost, sparking outrage among environmentalists, according to The Guardian.
Argentina Approves Bill Allowing Mining in Glaciers
Argentinian politicians have approved a bill allowing mining in ecologically sensitive areas of glaciers and permafrost, a move that has outraged environmentalists, according to Al Jazeera.