Financially Desperate Colombians ‘Recruited’ to Fight For Ukraine To Pay Off Debts

Financially Desperate Colombians ‘Recruited’ to Fight For Ukraine To Pay Off Debts

As the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues, an increasing number of Colombian nationals are being drawn into the war, motivated by financial desperation. These individuals, many of whom are former soldiers, are recruited as mercenaries to fight for Ukraine against Russian forces, often at great personal risk. Last Tuesday, Russian authorities detained a Colombian national near Sudzha, … Read more

Colorado immigrants consider self-deportation, Canada as Trump takes office

Colorado immigrants consider self-deportation, Canada as Trump takes office

Maynebel Quevedo doesn’t want to be stereotyped as a lawbreaker just because he’s Venezuelan. And he’s adamant that he shouldn’t be lumped in with migrants “that did bad” — a worry that reflects the impact of the rhetoric used by President-elect Donald Trump, who often focuses on the crimes committed by a small minority of … Read more

Nicolas Maduro: Venezuela’s Iron-fisted ‘Worker President’

Nicolas Maduro: Venezuela’s Iron-fisted ‘Worker President’

Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro, due to be sworn in Friday for a third six-year term after elections he is widely accused of stealing, has been written off many times during a turbulent decade in power. But the former bus driver has stubbornly clung to the wheel. With neither the charisma nor the flush oil revenues … Read more

González calls on Venezuelan military to reject Maduro: “I represent the will of millions”

González calls on Venezuelan military to reject Maduro: “I represent the will of millions”

Venezuelans gather in Doral, hours after Maduro is sworn in as president Venezuelans gather in Doral, hours after Maduro is sworn in as president 03:25 MIAMI – Edmundo González, a retired diplomat and political newcomer recognized by several countries, including the United States, as the winner of Venezuela’s most recent presidential election, released a video … Read more

Rosita Missoni, matriarch of Italian fashion house famous for zigzag knitwear, dies age 93

Rosita Missoni, matriarch of Italian fashion house famous for zigzag knitwear, dies age 93

Rosita Missoni, the matriarch of the iconic Italian fashion house that made colourful zigzag-patterned knitwear high fashion and helped launch Italian ready-to-wear, has died. She was 93. Missoni died peacefully on Wednesday, Missoni SpA and the Missoni family said in a joint statement. Local officials offered condolences on Thursday and recalled Missoni’s ties to the … Read more

Russians replace wealthy Western visitors on Venezuela’s down-at-heel holiday island

Russians replace wealthy Western visitors on Venezuela’s down-at-heel holiday island

One of the five stars that used to adorn the facade of the Margarita hotel on the Venezuelan paradise island of the same name has fallen off. Not that there are any guests to notice. The hotel is abandoned, its peeling facade a symbol of the decline of an island once dubbed the “Pearl of … Read more

Iran condemns US’ ‘illegal interventions’ in Venezuela’s internal affairs

Iran condemns US’ ‘illegal interventions’ in Venezuela’s internal affairs

Iran and United States Tehran: Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has condemned the US “illegal interventions” in Venezuela’s internal affairs. He made the remarks in a post on Saturday on social media platform X while reacting to a post earlier this week by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who said his government recognised … Read more

Immigration drives votes for Donald Trump, Kamala Harris in election

Immigration drives votes for Donald Trump, Kamala Harris in election

Cynthia Hawkins and Bill Christopher both depict themselves as moderates whose vote preferences this year are being steered, at least in part, by worries over immigration. But it’s not driving their votes the same way. Instead, their shared concerns about the sheer number of new arrivals to the country in recent years, along with the … Read more

Renting a car abroad? These 10 countries scare drivers the most

Renting a car abroad? These 10 countries scare drivers the most

Driving in a foreign country can be pleasant or harrowing — ranging from a bucolic slow-roll through the countryside to a heart-pumping slog through a maze of city streets.   But some countries make motorists more nervous than others. A survey published in October shows drivers are most concerned about getting behind the wheel in … Read more

Police arrest suspect in fatal Aurora liquor store shooting

Police arrest suspect in fatal Aurora liquor store shooting

A 20-year-old Denver man was arrested Sunday in connection with last week’s shooting death of a Venezuelan man at an Aurora liquor store on East Colfax Avenue. The Aurora Police Department Major Crime Homicide Unit announced Monday it had apprehended Davonte McCoy Bletson on suspicion of second-degree murder in the death of the 38-year-old Aurora … Read more