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Venezuelan Prison Director Removed Amid Inmate Allegations of Abuse

The director of a Venezuelan prison was dismissed after inmates protested alleged mistreatment, including solitary confinement and beatings. An investigation has been launched amid ongoing unrest and prisoner transfers.

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Australian Man Dies After Falling Down Ravine on Machu Picchu Hike

Matthew Cameron Paton, 53, an Australian man, died after falling down a ravine on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Authorities found his body near the "50 Gradas" section after he fell through a broken railing while hiking with a group.

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Rubio Calls Cuba a National Security Threat Amid Rising US Tensions

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio calls Cuba a national security threat amid tensions following charges against Raúl Castro. Cuba denies the claims, while the US pushes for diplomatic and humanitarian efforts.

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Russia and China Condemn US Indictment of Former Cuban Leader Raúl Castro

China and Russia condemn the US indictment of former Cuban president Raúl Castro over a 1996 plane downing, criticizing US pressure tactics amid ongoing sanctions and diplomatic tensions.

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Tom Phillips Reports on Venezuela Four Months After Maduro's US Abduction

Tom Phillips reports on Venezuela's political climate four months after the US abduction of Nicolás Maduro, highlighting renewed activism and ongoing anxieties.

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Cuba Declares Diesel and Fuel Oil Depletion Amid Energy Crisis

Cuba has run out of diesel and fuel oil amid a critical energy crisis worsened by a US-led blockade. Power outages have sparked protests, impacting hospitals, schools, and tourism. The US offers $100m aid contingent on reforms, which Cuba denies.

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Mexican Parents Criticize Early School Year End for World Cup Travel

Mexican parents criticize the plan to end the school year early for the FIFA World Cup, citing childcare challenges and questioning the decision amid safety concerns in host cities.

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No New Evidence Reported in Liam Payne Death Investigation

Senior coroner Crispin Butler reports no new evidence in the ongoing investigation into Liam Payne's death in Argentina, with the inquest adjourned until December.

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US Revokes Tourist Visas for La Nación Board Members Amid Political Tensions in Costa Rica

The US has revoked tourist visas for most board members of Costa Rica’s La Nación newspaper amid political tensions involving President Rodrigo Chaves and his alliance with the US, raising concerns over press freedom and political repression.

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Brazil Congress Approves Bill Cutting Bolsonaro’s Prison Sentence

Brazil’s congress overturned President Lula’s veto to reduce former president Jair Bolsonaro’s prison sentence, pending supreme court confirmation. Lula also faced a rare senate rejection of his supreme court nominee, signaling a challenging election ahead.

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US Charges Mexican Governor and Officials with Supporting Sinaloa Cartel

US prosecutors charge Sinaloa Governor Rúben Rocha Moya and nine officials with conspiring with the Sinaloa Cartel to traffic narcotics into the US. Mexico disputes evidence and launches its own investigation.

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US Strike Kills Three on Alleged Narco Boat, Campaign Death Toll Reaches 185

The US military killed three men in a strike on an alleged narco-trafficking boat in the Eastern Pacific, raising the campaign's death toll to 185 amid ongoing legal debates.

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