Tropical Storm Dolly Downgraded to Open Wave as It Approaches Caribbean
Tropical Storm Dolly has been downgraded to an 'open tropical wave' as it moves toward the Caribbean, according to the US National Hurricane Center.
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Venezuelan Opposition Angered Over Reports of US Oil and Gas Stake
The Venezuelan opposition has raised concerns over reports the US seeks a significant stake in the country's oil and gas resources. 'It’s a land grab – a massive land grab,' said one well-known opposition figure, according to The Guardian.
Tropical Storm Dolly Speeding Toward Caribbean
Tropical Storm Dolly is moving quickly across the Atlantic toward the Leeward Islands, with significant rainfall expected this weekend, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Colombia President Abelardo Espriella Announces Immigration Crackdown
Colombia’s far-right president Abelardo de la Espriella has announced a crackdown on immigrants, ordering authorities to detain and deport people in the country irregularly or who have committed crimes, according to The Guardian.
Mexico Governor Ruben Rocha Returns to Office Despite US Charges
Mexico's governor of Sinaloa, Ruben Rocha Moya, has returned to his post despite facing US criminal charges related to drug trafficking, according to Al Jazeera.
UK, Canada, Australia Condemn Israel Over WCK Aid Worker Killings
The UK, Canada and Australia have called Israel's refusal to investigate strikes on a World Central Kitchen convoy in Gaza as 'shameful,' according to a BBC report.
Peru earthquake damages buildings and causes power cuts
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Peru, damaging buildings and causing power outages, according to local authorities.
Panama Canal to cut number of ships passing through due to El Niño
The Panama Canal will reduce the maximum draft allowed for ships in the Neopanamax locks starting August 26 due to El Niño, according to the Panama Canal Authority.
Mexicans Deported from Trump’s America Find Refuge in ‘Little LA’
The Tabacalera neighborhood in Mexico City, known as 'Little LA,' has become a refuge for Mexicans deported from the US under the Trump administration, according to The Guardian.
Panama Canal to Limit Shipping at 32 Vessels Daily
The Panama Canal will limit vessel traffic beginning in early September due to lower water levels caused by the El Nino weather phenomenon, according to the Panama Canal Authority.
Brazil Launches AI Supercomputer Push with $444.2M Investment
Brazil will invest about 2.3bn reais ($444.2m) to bolster its artificial intelligence ecosystem, splitting projects between United States and Chinese tech firms in a strategic move that underscores its efforts to balance ties with both superpowers.
Far-Right Adviser Arrested for Alleged Murder Plot Against Girlfriend
A senior adviser to far-right Latin American leaders has been arrested for allegedly plotting to kill his girlfriend, according to The Guardian.
Brazil’s Lula launches historic fourth term bid
Brazil’s leftwing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has launched his campaign for a historic fourth term and vowed that as long as he lived he would not allow the “shameless” right to return to power, according to The Guardian.
José De Abreu: From Football to Criminal Convictions
A former Brazilian military police officer, Antonio Jose De Abreu Vidal Filho, was arrested in New Hampshire on August 14, 2024, after being convicted of 11 murders in Brazil's 2015 Curio Massacre.
Former Mexican Governor Charged in 2014 Student Disappearance Case
The former governor of Guerrero state in Mexico has been formally charged over his alleged involvement in the disappearance of 43 students in 2014, according to The Guardian.