National Strike To Protest President Set For Friday In Nicaragua
A national strike has been called for Friday in Nicaragua, as the calls for President Daniel Ortega and his wife to step down from power intensify.
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ACLU Family Separation Hearing
Lawyers from the ACLU and the federal government appear in a San Diego courtroom Friday to update a federal judge on compliance with the order to reunite families separated at the border.
Meme Goals: Brazil's Star Neymar Is On A Roll At The World Cup
The Brazilian soccer player is the focus of an onslaught of mockery for his habit of hurling himself to the ground and rolling to cry foul. But some Brazilians have come to his defense.
At Least 19 Dead, 40 Injured In Firework Workshop Explosion In Mexico
Officials said paramedics and other emergency responders were at the scene of the first explosion caused by an ignited powder keg on Thursday, when a second blast went off.
Deported Migrant Waits Anxiously To Be Reunited With His Daughter
A Guatemalan farmer and his young daughter were apprehended crossing the border illegally and were separated. Six weeks later, he's been deported and his daughter remains in a New York shelter.
Mexico's Next President Gets 'Respectful' Call From Trump After Huge Win
Leftist populist Andrés Manuel López Obrador swept Mexico's presidential election. That could mean a big shift in its economic policies and dealings with the U.S.
Glencore Shares Dive After Subpoena From Justice Department
The Swiss mining and commodities trading giant disclosed that a unit received a subpoena from the Justice Department over questions about compliance with anti-corruption and money laundering laws.
For Some Gang Members In El Salvador, The Evangelical Church Offers A Way Out
"Our message is that [the gang members] should understand there is a life outside of the gang," says evangelical pastor Nelson Moz. "That they can make it, with the help of God."
Mexico Elects Leftist Manuel López Obrador
Leftist candidate Andrés Manuel López Obrador won the Mexican presidency on Sunday. The Mexican ambassador to the U.S. explains how the new leadership could affect relations between the two countries.
Leftist Candidate Is Victorious In Mexico's Presidential Election
Mexican presidential candidate Andrés Manuel López Obrador — who campaigned partly on a platform of standing up to President Trump — wins the presidency in a landslide.