Fire Breaks Out During Riot At Venezuelan Jail, Leaving 68 Dead
Venezuela's prisons are notoriously overcrowded. Relatives of detainees clashed with police in riot gear outside the facility.
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Dozens Die In Fire At Venezuela Police Station
A fire at a police station in Venezuela has killed at least 68 people, according to officials there. Anguished family members are waiting to hear the news about their loved one.
Gunmen In Mexico Kidnap 3 Film Students
The government is offering a reward for details about the students abducted outside Guadalajara last week. Prosecutors are investigating reports that police might be involved in their disappearance.
Ecuador Disconnects Julian Assange From The Internet
The government of Ecuador said WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who has been living inside its London embassy, was jeopardizing its relationships with other countries in his social media posts.
Mexico's #MeToo Faces Backlash After Celebrities Air Accusations Of Rape And Assault
Women in Mexico's entertainment industry began coming forward with accusations last month. "You speak out and they assassinate you in the media," said Mexican actress Natalia Cordova-Buckley.
José Antonio Abreu, Venezuelan Who Envisioned Musical Education For All, Dead At 78
Abreu began El Sistema in Venezuela in 1975 with fewer than a dozen students — 40 years later, his system has been used throughout the world to unite children through musical education.
As Big Beer Moves In, Activists in Mexicali Fight To Keep Their Water
Constellation Brands, which makes beer like Corona, is building a new plant in Mexicali. Local activists say its cozy relations with the government threaten residents' already-limited water supply.
Martin Vizcarra Sworn In As Peru's New President
Former President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski stepped aside amid allegations of corruption and vote-buying. Meanwhile, his successor and ally, pledges to take up "head on" fight against government graft.
In Mexico, Candidates Move Away From Cambridge Analytica
The data-mining company being scrutinized in the U.S. may have been involved in Mexican politics since last year, and presidential candidates are scrambling to distance themselves from the firm.
Facing Allegations Of Corruption, Peru's President Resigns
Peru's president has resigned after 19 months in office. Facing allegations of corruption and vote buying, Pedro Pablo Kuczynski stepped down a day before the Peruvian congress planned to fire him.