US migrant caravan: Trump’s asylum ban halted by judge
Craig TaylorThe US president issued the proclamation at a time of political tension over a migrant caravan. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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San Ysidro border crossing briefly shut to beef up security
The US briefly shut parts of the busy San Ysidro border crossing to boost security. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Wreck of Argentine Submarine ARA San Juan Found
Just over a year after its disappearance, the missing Argentine Submarine ARA San Juan has been found with the help of US search firm Ocean Infinity. The Sub disappeared in November 2017 with the loss of all 44 crew and how the issue is how to raise the sunken vessel so the family and relatives of the…
Jair Bolsonaro – Questions Cuban Doctors Qualifications
Brazil’s president-elect, Jair Bolsonaro continues to stir up controversy, this time both questioning the qualifications of Cuban Doctors, while angering the Cubas government by questioning how they are treated by them. Although he doesn’t take office until January 1st he has already begun to shape policy and this move which could lead to 8,000 Doctors leaving the…
Odebrecht Corruption Saga May Have Claimed Its Latest Victim
In the latest twist in what is probably the largest corruption case in world history, an investigation is now underway into the untimely death of Columbian whistleblower Jorge Enrique Pizano. His passing was originally attributed to a heart attack, however, His son has now died from Cyanide poisoning after drinking from a bottle at his fathers…
Joaquín ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán is scapegoat, says defence lawyer
Defence lawyer’s statement opens alleged Mexican cartel leader’s trial in the US amid high security. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean