Category: Americas

Hurricane Fiona Slams Dominican Republic After Pounding Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico—Hurricane Fiona roared over the Dominican Republic on Monday, a day after knocking out power to all of Puerto Rico and causing damage the governor described as “catastrophic.” Many people were also left without water service. The blow from Fiona was made more devastating because Puerto Rico has yet to recover from…


Hurricane Fiona Will Intensify as Forecasters Reveal Where Its Going Next

Hurricane Fiona has weakened after hitting Puerto Rico but is forecast to strengthen again later on Monday, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). Then, Fiona will likely move to the north before heading north-northeast and may strike the Turks and Caicos islands on Tuesday before it passes near Bermuda, located far out in the…


The Ghost of Peronism: Why Argentina Keeps Making the Same Mistakes Again and Again: Part 2

Commentary Argentina’s charismatic leader Juan Domingo Perón died almost 50 years ago, but his policies live on. He gained lasting popularity by forever jeopardizing the privileged position of Argentina among Latin American nations. Ironically, Peronism continues to play an important role in the nation’s landscape—it is estimated that roughly 40 percent of the Argentine population…


Puerto Rico Under Hurricane Warning as Tropical Storm Fiona Approaches

HAVANA—Tropical Storm Fiona was expected to become a hurricane as it neared Puerto Rico on Saturday, threatening to dump up to 20 inches (51 centimeters) of rain as people braced for potential landslides, severe flooding and power outages. The storm previously battered various eastern Caribbean islands, with one death reported in the French territory of…


Puerto Rico Girds for Possible Hurricane as Tropical Storm Fiona Nears

HAVANA—Tropical Storm Fiona headed for Puerto Rico on Saturday night, with forecasters warning it likely would grow into a hurricane before hitting on Sunday with extremely heavy rains with the potential to cause landslides, severe flooding, and power outages. The storm already lashed several eastern Caribbean islands, with one death reported in the French territory…


Should Brazilians Place their Trust in Electronic Voting Machines? Part 2

Commentary The first round of the 2022 Brazilian presidential election is scheduled for Oct. 2. It will be the seventh national presidential election using electronic voting machines, which are similar to self-service touchscreen devices found at fast food restaurants. Besides Brazil, the other countries that use electronic voting machines nationwide are Bhutan, India, and Venezuela….


More than 120 Migrants Found in Abandoned Truck in Mexican Town Bordering Texas

The Mexican National Guard on Wednesday recovered 121 migrants, including several minors, in the back of an abandoned semi-trailer truck in a northern Mexican town bordering Texas, according to a report. “National Guards went to the place and had contact with the vehicle, dry box type, parked on the shoulder of the road,” the security…


Data Access Requests Expected to Grow Under US-Australia Cloud Data Sharing Treaty

Requests to access the electronic data of alleged criminals are expected to increase under a cloud data sharing treaty made between Australia and the United States. Under the Australia-US CLOUD Act Agreement, which was signed between the two countries on Dec. 15, 2021, Australian and U.S. intelligence and law enforcement agencies will be allowed timely…


Can Brazilians Really Trust in Their Electronic Voting Machines?

Commentary Brazil has a federal electoral tribunal where its judges are endowed with a high degree of power. They create rules, decide on electoral disputes, and even supervise the finances of electoral campaigns. Under Article 121 of the Brazilian Constitution, decisions of this tribunal cannot be appealed to those contrary to the Constitution. This powerful…


At Least 9 Dead, 6 Hospitalized After Stampede at Guatemala Concert

GUATEMALA CITY—At least nine people died in a stampede at a large rock concert in the western Guatemalan city of Quetzaltenango, emergency services said on Thursday. Two 12-year-old children were among the dead, according to Maria del Carmen Sajquim, spokesperson for Guatemala’s Western Regional Hospital. Six people were injured, she added. The injured people were…