Ecuador is in a tough spot. It's now the most violent country in South America. This change didn't happen overnight. It's been a mix of things. First, Colombia's peace deal in 2016 shifted drug trafficking dynamics. Then, Ecuador's location and weak institutions made it a hotspot for gangs. Life in places like Flor de Bastión, a neighborhood in Guayaquil, is tense. ...
The Middle East is no stranger to conflict, and this time, it was Tel Aviv's turn to face the storm. It all started with a U. S. move against Iran, which then retaliated by launching over 40 missiles towards Israel. The result? A scene of destruction in three cities, with apartment buildings and homes reduced to rubble. Yet, amidst the chaos, there was a surprising l...
The list of countries affected by the latest travel restrictions might seem random. Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, and others, all face severe limitations. The official reason? They supposedly pose security risks due to terrorism, visa overstays, and lack of cooperation with the U. S. But let's dig deeper. The countries on this list share some striking similarities. They...
Mexico's leader, Claudia Sheinbaum, recently shared a bold move she made. She turned down a suggestion from U. S. President Donald Trump. The idea was to send American soldiers into Mexico. The goal was to help fight drug trafficking. Sheinbaum made this clear to her supporters in the east of Mexico. This news came out after a report in a newspaper. It talked about ...
President Trump caused a stir on Monday night with a claim on Truth Social that the military had entered California to turn on water pumps. He suggested that this action would send more water flowing from the Pacific Northwest. However, the state of California quickly responded with a statement of their own. They clarified that the military had not entered the state,...