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Alejandro Giammattei achieves the Presidency of Guatemala on the fourth attempt
Giammattei, former director of the Penitentiary System, doctor and surgeon by profession but entrepreneur and career politician, became the ninth…
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Brazilian judge orders former billionaire Batista released from jail
Batista was arrested by police investigating the Lava Jato (Car Wash) corruption case
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Toddlers and pensioners join Hong Kong weekend protests
Campaigners of all ages, from toddlers to pensioners, took to the streets of Hong Kong in a flurry of anti-government…
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Women gain more political and economic power, but gender gap persists
The decline in egalitarian attitude was starkest among highly educated, high-salaried white people in professional jobs, researchers said
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Elections in Guatemala: Torres or Giammattei?
The fight against corruption could be decisive in determining who of the two candidates would be the next president of…
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Millionaire Jeffrey Epstein found dead in his cell
The 66-year-old man, implicated in a case of sexual exploitation of minors, was found dead in his cell
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Thousands of peasants demonstrate in Mexico to demand dialogue with the Government
The farmers demand AMLO not to neglect their requests after reducing the budget for the countryside
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German President warns of the internal and external challenges of the EU
"There is nothing to indicate that things will be quieter in the future," said President Frank-Walter Steinmeier
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According to a report, Mexican cartels are financing electoral campaigns in Colombia
The document identified 98 questioned candidates out of 243 who aspire to mayors and governorships in 27 of the 32…
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Judge orders preventive detention against Rafael Correa for alleged bribes
"I order the preventive detention ... to ensure the appearance at trial," said Judge Daniella Camacho
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