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Construction Tragedy Strikes as Hispanic Workers from Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador Face Devastating Baltimore Bridge Collapse

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Baltimore, Maryland – A tragic incident at the Francis Scott Key Bridge has left a devastating impact on immigrant communities across the nation. Following a bridge collapse, most of the workers involved, originally from Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Mexico, are either confirmed dead or still missing. This unfortunate event highlights the dangers faced by Hispanic workers who are overrepresented in the construction industry. The collapse occurred when a cargo ship experiencing technical issues accidentally …

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Former Trump Official Richard Grenell Sparks Controversy in Guatemala Ahead of Presidential Inauguration

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Guatemala City, Guatemala – After a contentious presidential election in Guatemala, marked by allegations of corruption and threats of violence, the Biden administration faced the challenge of ensuring a peaceful transfer of power. As an anti-corruption activist unexpectedly emerged victorious, tensions ran high in the Central American country. Amidst the turmoil, former diplomat and intelligence official Richard Grenell, known for his ties to the Trump administration, arrived in Guatemala just days before the new president’s …

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Three Guatemalan illegals charged with kidnapping and sexual assault

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LAKE WORTH, FL – Three Guatemalan nationals, residing illegally in the United States, have been arrested and charged in Florida for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a woman. The accused, Marcos Felipe Ramirez, 31, Darniel Ordónez Jimenez, 30, and Andres Felipe Morales, 29, were apprehended after the victim managed to escape and alert authorities. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office announced the charges, which include sexual battery, false imprisonment, and conspiracy to commit both crimes, against …

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Guatemala Plastic Surgery Nightmare: U.S. Citizen Vanishes After Clinic Visit – Shocking Details Revealed

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GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala – Floridalma Roque, a U.S. citizen, traveled to the Perfektima clinic in Guatemala City for a scheduled plastic surgery on June 13. The next day, she disappeared without a trace, leaving her family desperate for answers as they navigate the complexities of two criminal justice systems and a frustrating criminal investigation. The family’s distress grew when it became apparent that Roque had vanished after her surgery. Her daughter, Vida Roque, spoke to …

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Eleven former police officers handed 50-year prison sentences

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CAMARGO, MEXICO – Eleven former police officers in Mexico have been handed 50-year prison sentences each for their role in the 2021 killings of 17 migrants and two Mexican citizens, according to official reports released on Tuesday. The officers, previously part of an elite police unit in the northern state of Tamaulipas, bordering Texas, were convicted earlier this year on charges of homicide and authority abuse. An additional officer, convicted solely of authority abuse, received …

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