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Chile: The King of Mexican Cuisin
The chile pepper, a fundamental ingredient in Mexican gastronomy, continues to dominate traditional and modern culinary creations, cementing its status as the โking of Mexican cuisine.โ Diversity of Chiles and Regional Identity Mexico boasts 64 native varieties, each contributing distinct flavors, aromas, and heat levels to traditional dishes. Among the most prestigious varieties are: Cultural [โฆ]
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:
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From Congress to the Streets: Petroโs Bold Move to Let the People Decide on Labor Reform
The Battle for Labor Reform in Colombia The labor reform proposed by President Gustavo Petroโs government represents one of the significant attempts in recent years to transform Colombiaโs labor landscape, aiming to strengthen workersโ rights, reduce precarious employment, and promote social justice. However, the reform has faced fierce opposition from conservative sectors in Congress, leading [โฆ]
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Evo Morales Fails to Register Presidential Candidacy as Boliviaโs Electoral Deadline Closes
The leftist leader attempted to register his candidacy through a party that lost its legal status two weeks ago. On Tuesday, Fernando Arteaga, secretary of the chamber of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE), announced that the registration period for presidential candidates, which began May 14, has closed with ten political organizations submitting their candidates. RELATED: [โฆ]
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Uruguayan Foreign Ministry declassifies documents on Plan Condor
Montevideo, May 20 (Prensa Latina) Documents on the Uruguayan state's participation in the repressive Plan Condor and the search for missing persons are now available to the public, announced Acting Foreign Minister Valeria Csukasi. The post Uruguayan Foreign Ministry declassifies documents on Plan Condor first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Panama: Indigenous people denounce police repression of protests
Panama City, May 20 (Prensa Latina) The National Coordinator of Indigenous Peoples of Panama denounced the police repression faced by the communities in their protests against Bill 462 of the Social Security Fund. The post Panama: Indigenous people denounce police repression of protests first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Cuba boots local development thru International Convention
Camaguey, Cuba, May 20 (Prensa Latina) The University of Camaguey will host the IV International Scientific Convention from May 21 to 24, a key event to analyze strategies for linking knowledge with local development amid Cuba's current economic challenges. The post Cuba boots local development thru International Convention first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Uruguay: Military withholds information on missing persons
Montevideo, May 20 (Prensa Latina) The Uruguayan Armed Forces refuse to provide information on the whereabouts of the missing and disappeared persons, said Elena Zaffaroni, an activist with the Mothers and Relatives of Detainees Disappeared by the Dictatorship. The post Uruguay: Military withholds information on missing persons first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Mexican ship Cuauhtemoc under US pilot control at crash
Mexico City, May 20 (Prensa Latina) The Mexican ship Cuauhtemoc was under the control of a New York harbor pilot at the time of the crash in the United States, which left two dead and 20 injured, according to an official report. The post Mexican ship Cuauhtemoc under US pilot control at crash first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Milei Dissolves Investigative Unit Probing $Libra Cryptocurrency Scandal
The unitโs mandate was to determine whether there were irregularities in the promotion of the cryptocurrency. On Tuesday, Argentine President Javier Milei dissolved the Investigative Task Force Unit (UTI), which had been created in February to investigate irregularities surrounding $Libra, a cryptocurrency whose promotion by the far-right politician caused losses for thousands of investors worldwide. [โฆ]
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Brazil: Supreme Court begins trial on another coup-plot complaint
Brasilia, May 20 (Prensa Latina) Brazil's Supreme Court begins its review of another complaint related to the attempted coup following the 2022 election results. The post Brazil: Supreme Court begins trial on another coup-plot complaint first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Canada, UK and France sign statement against Israel
Ottawa, May 20 (Prensa Latina) Canada, along with the United Kingdom and France, warned that it will take action against Israel if it does not halt its military offensive in Gaza and lift the blockade of the Palestinian coastal enclave, local media reported. The post Canada, UK and France sign statement against Israel first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Bolivian President denounces judicial moves against MAS party
La Paz, May 20 (Prensa Latina) Bolivian President Luis Arce denounced on X social media the attempts to disturb the participation of the Movement Toward Socialism (MAS for its Spanish acronym) and other parties in the general elections next August. The post Bolivian President denounces judicial moves against MAS party first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Philippines investigates fund for anomalous land acquisition
Manila, May 20 (Prensa Latina) The investigation to determine those involved in an alleged anomalous land acquisition transaction worth more than $250 million continues in the Philippines. The post Philippines investigates fund for anomalous land acquisition first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:DR seeks to reduce digital gap and technological sovereignty
Santo Domingo, May 20 (Prensa Latina) The Dominican Telecommunications Institute (Indotel) is currently working on five pillars that will allow for the reduction of the digital gap, greater connectivity, security, technological sovereignty, and strategic alliances. The post DR seeks to reduce digital gap and technological sovereignty first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Armed Men Kill Top Aides to Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada
There will be no impunity. Those responsible will be arrested and brought to justice, President Sheinbaum stated. Early Tuesday morning, armed men shot and killed the private secretary and an adviser to Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada. RELATED: The Remittance Tax is Highly Discriminatory: President Sheinbaum โUnfortunately, during a direct attack, the mayorโs private secretary, [โฆ]
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:UN Commisioner Warns of Extinction Risk for Indigenous Groups in Colombiaโs Sierra Nevada
Their physical and cultural extinction risk is a tragedy that we can and must prevent, Campbell said. On Tuesday, the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights representative in Colombia, Scott Campbell, warned of the risk of extinction facing five Indigenous peoples of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta due to the presence of illegal armed [โฆ]
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Haitiโs Prime Minister Calls for National Unity Amid Deepening Crisis
Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimรฉ urged national unity and collective action to pave the way for a constitutional referendum and free, inclusive, and credible elections, as the country grapples with a prolonged political and security crisis. Haiti has gone ten years without elections, while escalating armed violence and institutional collapse threaten prospects for stability. [โฆ]
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Limited Aid Enters Gaza Amid Worsening Humanitarian Crisis
After 11 weeks of blockade, Israel has allowed a small number of aid trucks to enter the Gaza Strip, delivering baby food and essential supplies, according to COGAT, the Israeli defense body overseeing aid coordination. The decision came after growing diplomatic pressure, particularly from the United States, Britain, and the European Union, with leaders condemning [โฆ]
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Nigeriaโs Food Crisis Deepens as Climate Change and Policy Failures Take Toll
The once-thriving rivers of northern Nigeria now lie dry and cracked, exposing the countryโs deepening food insecurity as climate change intensifies and government solutions fall short. NigeriaโAfricaโs most populous nationโdeclared a food security emergency in mid-2023, yet nearly a year later, the crisis has worsened: Dr. Fatima Garba, an agricultural economist, criticized the lack of [โฆ]
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Sky Juice: The Bahamasโ Iconic Tropical Cocktail
If thereโs one drink synonymous with Bahamian tradition, itโs Sky Juice, a creamy, coconut-based cocktail that has become a national staple and a must-try for visitors. Locally known as โGully Washโ, Sky Juice dates back to the early 20th century, when cheap liquor flowed through The Bahamas during Prohibition. Without access to canned juices or [โฆ]
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Venezuela and India Reaffirm Political, Energy, and Trade Cooperation
Foreign Affairs Minister Yvan Gil met with Ashok Babu, the Indian ambassador to Venezuela. On Monday, Venezuelan Foreign Affairs Minister Yvan Gil and Indian Ambassador to Venezuela Ashok Babu held a meeting in Caracas to reaffirm the cooperative ties both countries have developed over 65 years of diplomatic relations. RELATED: Venezuela Denounces UN Inaction on [โฆ]
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Hungary Withdrawals From International Criminal Court Over Netanyahu Arrest Warrant
Previously, only Burundi and the Philippines had withdrawn from this tribunal. On Tuesday, Hungaryโs Parliament approved the countryโs withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), in response to the tribunalโs decision to charge Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with war crimes in Gaza. RELATED: Thousands Protest in Jerusalem Against Netanyahuโs โAnti-Democraticโ Decision to Oust Shin [โฆ]
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:China Expresses Willingness to Support Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks
Beijing is open to cooperating with the international community in negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv. On Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said her country is willing to support dialogue between Russia and Ukraine as a path toward achieving a lasting and fair peace agreement between the two countries. RELATED: China Denounces U.S. Protectionism [โฆ]
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:European Union Approves 17th Sanction Package Against Russia
The new sanctions target the โShadow Fleetโ and energy revenues. On Tuesday, the Council of the European Union approved its 17th package of sanctions against Russia, targeting 189 vessels of the โShadow Fleetโ that help circumvent restrictions on Russian oil. RELATED: United Russia Party Says War Veterans To Hold 10% of Seats in Local Elections [โฆ]
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Human Rights Defenderโs Arrest in El Salvador Triggers International Criticism
The Center Against Corruption and Impunity in Northern Central America condemned the detention of lawyer Ruth Lopez. On Monday, the Center Against Corruption and Impunity in Northern Central America (CCINOC) condemned the arrest of lawyer Ruth Lopez and the attacks against Cristosal, an organization specializing in the defense of the human rights of victims of [โฆ]
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:President Maduro Calls for Popular Mobilization Ahead of May 25 Elections
โWe are in the best moment of the Bolivarian Revolution,โ he said. On Monday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro called for fine-tuning the โFive-by-Five Machineryโ to ensure that Bolivarian political forces end their campaign with a strong mobilizing effect ahead of the May 25 elections, in which Venezuelans will choose new governors and legislators. RELATED: President [โฆ]
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Seven Mexican youths shot dead at church festivity
The young men were shot dead in Guanajuato, a state where rival cartels are vying for territory.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:US Supreme Court lets Trump end deportation protections for 350,000 Venezuelans
Temporary Protected Status allows people to live and work in the US legally if their home countries are deemed to be unsafe.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Venezuela Denounces UN Inaction on Kidnapping of Venezuelan Children in the US
Venezuelan President Nicolรกs Maduro condemns UN High Commissioner Volker Tรผrk for ignoring complaints about kidnapped Venezuelan children in the United States, accusing Western powers of using international bodies to undermine Venezuela. Related: President Maduro Encourages Participation in Upcoming Venezuelan Elections Venezuelan President Nicolรกs Maduro publicly denounced the United Nations High Commissioner for...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Argentine Police Officer Detained for Shooting Pregnant Partner in the Head
An Argentine police officer was arrested after shooting his pregnant partner in the head in Santa Fe province. The victim underwent emergency surgery and a cesarean delivery. Authorities investigate the incident amid claims of accidental discharge. Related: Argentinaโs Buenos Aires Vote in Key Legislative Elections for Far-righter Milei An Argentine police officer was detained after [โฆ]
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Homeland Security says 64 people 'self-deported' on US flight
It was the first government-chartered flight under a programme offering free travel and $1,000 to immigrants in the US illegally.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Summary of Trump-Putin Talks and Subsequent Developments: Ceasefire Negotiations, Prisoner Exchange, and Western Sanctions Escalation
After a two-hour call between Trump and Putin, immediate negotiations for a ceasefire in Ukraine are announced, including a prisoner exchange agreement, while Western governments, led by the U.S. and EU, respond with new sanctions that only prolong the conflict. Related: Putin and Trump to Hold an Important Phone Conversation: Peskov On Monday, May 19, [โฆ]
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Over 100,000 March in The Hague Against Israeli Genocide in Gaza: Dutch Government Urged to End Complicity
More than 100,000 demonstrators filled the streets of The Hague, demanding the Netherlands halt support for Israelโs actions in Gaza and act decisively against what protesters and human rights groups call genocide. Related: The Netherlands Hosts the Worldโs First Museum Focused on Migration On May 18, the city of The Hague witnessed an unprecedented outpouring [โฆ]
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:President Maduro Encourages Participation in Upcoming Venezuelan Elections
Venezuelan President Maduro has called attention to the significance of Venezuelaโs upcoming regional and legislative elections scheduled for May 25, 2025. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has called attention to the significance of Venezuelaโs upcoming regional and legislative elections scheduled for May 25, 2025, while warning of thwarted terrorist plans targeting the electoral process. As the [โฆ]
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:French Police and Taxi Drivers Clash in Paris
Taxi drivers also paralyzed French roads, particularly in the รle-de-France region and Toulouse. On Monday, Paris was the scene of strong protests led by taxi drivers against a reform of medical transport fares that will take effect in October 2025. RELATED: France Strengthens Security Around All Mosques After Islamophobic Assassination This reform would introduce a [โฆ]
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