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"Starlink's Impact on Brazil's Marubo Community"
Elon Musk's Starlink has brought high-speed internet to the remote Marubo tribe in the Amazon, connecting them to the outside world but also causing internal divisions as traditional ways of life clash with modern technology.
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"Latin American Diplomatic Crisis: Ecuador's Embassy Raid and International Outcry"
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"Escalating Sexual Assault Crisis for Migrants in Panama"
The Darién Gap, a treacherous jungle region between Colombia and Panama, has seen a significant increase in sexual assaults on migrants, with aid groups documenting a spike in attacks over the past six months. The New York Times interviewed over 70 people, including 14 women who reported suffering sexual violence, highlighting the grim risks faced by migrants on their journey. The assaults, including aggressive touching and rape, have affected migrants from various countries, including Venezuela, Ecuador, Haiti, and Colombia.
"Peruvian President's Home Raided in Rolex Scandal"
Police and prosecutors in Peru raided President Dina Boluarte's home and the presidential palace as part of an investigation into her alleged unlawful enrichment, prompted by reports of her wearing Rolex watches and a $50,000 bracelet. Boluarte had failed to appear for a scheduled appointment with prosecutors and refused to allow them into her house to execute a search warrant. The investigation stems from suspicions of her violating the country's laws against unlawful enrichment and failing to declare assets, as elected authorities in Peru are required to report assets worth more than 10,300 soles and disclose gifts received from third parties.
"Venezuelan Opposition Faces Electoral Obstacles in Presidential Race"
The Venezuelan opposition's hopes for a unified candidate to challenge President Nicolás Maduro in the upcoming July election were dimmed as their first two choices were barred from running. After facing obstacles from the Maduro government, the coalition of opposition parties managed to register a third provisional candidate, former diplomat Edmundo González, to run against Maduro. The opposition continues to fight for democracy in the face of Maduro's repressive rule, which has led to Venezuela's financial ruin and the exodus of a significant portion of its population.
"Bolsonaro's Controversial Stay at Hungarian Embassy Sparks Legal Investigations"
Brazil's Supreme Court has ordered former President Jair Bolsonaro to explain his two-night stay at the Hungarian Embassy, prompting a federal police investigation into potential violations of earlier court orders. This follows a New York Times investigation revealing Bolsonaro's stay at the embassy, where he appeared to seek political asylum from Hungary. Bolsonaro confirmed the stay but declined to provide a reason, leading the Supreme Court to demand an explanation within 48 hours.
"Bolsonaro's Embassy Hideout: Brazil Launches Investigation"
Security-camera footage obtained by The New York Times shows that Brazil’s former president, Jair Bolsonaro, spent two nights at the Hungarian Embassy in an apparent bid for asylum, following the confiscation of his passport and the arrest of his former aides on accusations of plotting a coup. The footage suggests that Bolsonaro, facing criminal investigations at home, sought to leverage his friendship with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban to evade the Brazilian justice system.
Arrests Made in Connection with Murder of Brazilian Councilwoman Marielle Franco
Brazilian police have arrested two former politicians and a former police chief in connection with the 2018 assassination of Marielle Franco, a prominent councilwoman known for her activism against corruption and gangs in Rio de Janeiro. The arrests come after years of speculation and protests, with the police alleging that the brothers ordered Franco's murder to silence her anti-corruption efforts, and the former police chief intentionally obstructed the investigation.
"Haiti's Escalating Crisis: Gangs, Chaos, and Hunger"
Gang violence has plunged Haiti into one of its worst periods of chaos, with attacks on prisons freeing thousands of inmates and gunfire at the airport in Port-au-Prince suspending flights. The embattled prime minister, Ariel Henry, has been stranded in Puerto Rico, unable to return due to the gang takeover. The Biden administration is pressuring Mr. Henry to establish a presidential transitional council leading to elections, as doubts arise about a U.N.-sanctioned mission to quell the violence. The crisis is illustrated through powerful photographs capturing the upheaval and clashes between police and gang members in Port-au-Prince.
"Alleged Cartel Ties of Mexican President Under U.S. and NY Times Investigation"
American law enforcement officials investigated allegations of potential ties between allies of Mexico's President, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, and drug cartels, uncovering information pointing to potential links between powerful cartel operatives and Mexican advisers and officials close to the president. However, the United States never opened a formal investigation into Mr. López Obrador, ultimately shelving the inquiry due to little appetite to pursue allegations against one of America's top allies. President López Obrador called the allegations "completely false" and stated that the news of the inquiry would not affect Mexico's relationship with the United States.
Haiti's Former First Lady and Officials Indicted in President's Assassination
The widow of Haiti's assassinated President Jovenel Moïse, Martine Moïse, has been charged by a Haitian judge with conspiring in his assassination, despite being seriously injured in the attack. The indictment does not accuse her of planning the killing or offer direct evidence of her involvement, but suggests that she and other accomplices gave contradictory statements, implying complicity. Her lawyer denies the accusations, stating that she was a victim, and she is currently in hiding with her location unknown to most.
"Brazil Police Investigate Alleged Coup Attempt Involving Bolsonaro and Allies"
Brazilian federal police raided former government officials and ordered the former president to hand in his passport over accusations that they tried to overturn the 2022 election. Former President Jair Bolsonaro and dozens of top aides, ministers, and military leaders were accused of working together to undermine the Brazilian public’s faith in the election and set the stage for a potential coup, including spreading disinformation about voter fraud, drafting legal arguments for new elections, recruiting military personnel to support a coup, surveilling judges, and encouraging and guiding protesters who eventually raided government buildings. The accusations were unveiled in a 134-page court order that authorized a sweeping federal police operation targeting Mr. Bolsonaro and about two dozen of his political allies.