Chilean Chief Prosecutor Ángel Valencia reckoned Thursday that authorities in his country were grappling against transnational crime networks engaging in activities like drug trafficking, migrant smuggling, and sexual exploitation, which marks a significant shift from previous criminal activity and poses new challenges.
Add your comment!An Antonov An-24 twin turboprop operated by Angara Airlines crashed in the Amur region of Russia's Far East, during a short-haul flight between Blagoveshchensk and Tynda, resulting in no survivors.
Add your comment!An Iranian citizen has been sentenced to prison in Uruguay after attempting to enter the country using a fake Israeli passport, according to reporting this Thursday by the weekly Búsqueda. The incident took place in the context of recent hostilities between Iran, Israel, and the United States — a period referred to by Washington as the “12-day war.”
Add your comment!The new understanding will facilitate legal, safe, and orderly employment opportunities for Paraguayans in Spain, including employment guarantees and training for workers. Additionally, a cultural cooperation agreement was signed to promote artistic exchange and strengthen the shared heritage between the two nations.
Add your comment!Brazilian authorities announced Wednesday the South American country's formal decision to join South Africa's lawsuit against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing Israel of genocide against the Palestinian people.
Add your comment!Israel's Knesset (parliament) approved a non-binding motion Wednesday calling for the annexation of the West Bank. The initiative, which passed with 71 votes in favor and 13 against, asserts Israel's natural, historical, and legal right to the territory, which it refers to as Judea and Samaria.
Add your comment!Former Uruguayan military officer Juan Rebollo has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for his role as co-perpetrator in the aggravated murders of Diana Maidanic (22), Laura Raggio (19), and Silvia Reyes (19), a case historically known as “The Girls of April.” The ruling, handed down by Judge Isaura Tórtora of the 23rd Criminal Court, aligns with the maximum penalty requested by the prosecutor specializing in crimes against humanity, Ricardo Perciballe.
Add your comment!Presidents Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil and Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico held a telephone conversation on Wednesday to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and economic cooperation.
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