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A human rights group is calling for an independent investigation into conditions at Fort Hood, the Army base in Texas where Pvt. Ana Fernanda Basaldua was found dead on March 13. The incident highlights the growing crisis in military recruitment, experts say.

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Death of Private Basaldua: call for independent investigation at Fort Hood amid crisis in military recruiting

The alleged involvement of three US government informants in the operation that culminated in the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse has raised questions about how much Washington knew about the plan partially hatched in Miami. Does the FBI have a conflict of interest if it is investigating a case involving one of its informants? (
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Haiti assassination: how much did the US government know about the plot against Moïse?

Florida’s “culture war” is targeting alleged “lewd” drag queen performances in front of children. The state has sought to revoke liquor licenses from venues that stage inappropriate drag performances. A new law would also impose tighter restrictions, including fines and jail time. (
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DeSantis targets drag performers, a new battle in Florida's "culture wars"

Tourists face warnings about toxic red tide off the beaches on Florida's west coast and the foul stench of dead fish. Another algae - sargassum seaweed - is arriving in Mexico and will soon be headed for South Florida. Meanwhile, scientists are trying to figure out what causes the blooming of sargassum and red tide.

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Florida beaches face double threat: red tide and giant floating mass of seaweed

Despite new laws to protect soldiers from sexual abuse, the death of Pvt. Ana Fernanda Basaldua, and a new Pentagon report on elite military academies, suggest the problems are far from being resolved. (
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Sexual harassment hits "historic highs": death of Pvt. Ana Basaldua at Fort Hood sounds alarm bells again

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The U.S. has more covid-19 patients now than ever before. Los Angeles county is in crisis and New York is taking measures to prevent the new strain in the UK from reaching its borders. Meanwhile vaccinations continue, the first doses of the Moderna vaccine are already being administered.

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Los Angeles breaks new record of daily pandemic cases

President Trump is downplaying a massive cyberattack on the government after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo linked the attack to Russia. To talk about this massive data breach we spoke to Max Bergmann, a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress.

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Trump downplays suspected Russia hack, blames China without evidence

Amid a winter storm blast in the northeast, covid-19 vaccine shipments are still on track. Front line workers and now nursing home residents becoming the first to receive the vaccine, while an FDA panel of outside advisers is weighing the safety and effectiveness of Moderna’s vaccine today.

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Winter storm could delay deliveries including covid vaccine

Miami International Airport is one of the most important hubs for vaccine distribution to the South-East and Latin America. To talk about those efforts, we spoke to Emir Pineda, he's the cargo spokesperson at MIA.

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Find out how the Miami airport prepared for the massive vaccine distribution

There is finally a sign of what is hopefully the beginning of the end of the covid-19 pandemic. After a record-breaking effort, the first deliveries of the coronavirus vaccine have now begun as planes and cargo trucks distribute them to locations across the country.

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First Pfizer covid-19 vaccine doses ship out across the U.S.

The FDA is just hours away from a major decision regarding Pfizer’s vaccine an emergency use authorization, which could change the course of the pandemic. This as the country recorded the deadliest day so far and hospitals nationwide are nearing breaking point.

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U.S. records highest single-day death toll since the pandemic began

In Washington, the long-awaited national museum of the American Latino might become a reality before year's end. A Senate committee advanced the proposal and it's now awaiting a full vote. We spoke to Estuardo Rodriguez, he’s the president and CEO of Friends of the American Latino Museum.

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Congress may soon vote on national Latino museum

American Airlines says it will offer home coronavirus testing kits to passengers traveling domestically. The idea is to simplify the procedures for travelers because at some destinations a negative test is required in order to avoid quarantine.

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American Airlines offering take-home test for U.S. travelers

Courts have rejected President Trump's lawsuits hoping to overturn the election, but some fear it could have a lasting impact, especially among black and Latino voters. “What it does is cement in the mind of some segments of the American populace the fact that elections are unfair when minorities participate,” says Justin Levitt, a professor at Loyola Law School and a former attorney at the Department of Justice.

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Attacks on U.S. election integrity could have lasting damage

Several counties in California are once again under threat and rapidly growing mass evacuations are underway as several people are reported missing and at least two firefighters have already been injured. Here's the latest.

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California wildfires erupt amid strong Santa Ana winds

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Yet Texas, with a $33 billion budget surplus, spends far less on this devastating form of dementia than other large states. 
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Rio Grande Valley is epicenter of Alzheimer’s spike among Latinos

The U.S. investigation into the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise took a giant leap forward on Tuesday when four key suspects were flown to Miami from Haiti. (
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More suspects in assassination of Haitian President Moïse transferred to U.S.

Alex Bello-Ortiz was a model Air Force cadet whose death devastated his family in 2020. The initial investigation by Daytona Beach police closed the case as a suicide. Armed with new evidence, the family contends that he was murdered by a fellow cadet. The case has since been reopened. (
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Death of a Latino cadet: the police say he committed suicide but the family believes he was murdered

The life of a young Air Force cadet, Alexander Bello-Ortiz, was cut short in tragic circumstances in 2020. His death was declared a suicide but his family suspect foul play.

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The life of Air Force cadet Alexander Bello-Ortiz - in photos

Their adoptive parents in the U.S. refused to pay a bribe in Mexico. As a result, the Polinske children have been waiting 37 years for their Mexican adoption - and U.S. citizenship - to be recognized.

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An unprecedented adoption case in the US seeks to rectify an injustice in Mexico

The US has rarely resorted to sanctions in Haiti, leading some to ask why the punitive tool wasn't used sooner? But some potential sanctions targets live in the United States, making execution more difficult.

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U.S. and Canada turn to sanctions against Haitian politicians and businessmen accused of ties to gangs

More and more Cuban rafts are appearing in U.S. waters due to the political and economic crisis on the communist-run island. 
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US officials report massive increase of Cuban rafters in Florida waters

Many Hispanics are being left in the dark about long Covid. This is what some patients have learned through self-advocacy. Lee artículo en español.

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What Hispanics and other minorities should know about long Covid

Donald Trump announced this week his third campaign for the presidency. Although he remains popular, his star no longer dazzles so much in the Republican Party, or the media that supported him. But he thrives on uphill battles.

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Trump 2024: will the former president get the support he needs to return to the White House?

Many experts predicted that eroding support for Democrats in the Hispanic community would help consolidate a 'red wave' in the US mid-term elections. It never happened (outside Florida). (
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Analysis: Democrats continue to dominate the Hispanic vote, despite Republican gains in Florida

Retired Colombian soldier Mario Antonio Palacios made a taped confession to the FBI before he was arrested in Miami for his alleged role in the assassination of Haiti's president, Jovenel Moise. His lawyers say it was obtained illegally and have asked a judge to block it. (
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Lawyers contest confession of Colombian soldier accused in assassination of Haiti's president

The colorful dolphinfish, or mahi-mahi, is one of the most coveted species for recreational fishermen as well as the commercial vessels. Charter boat captains in Florida and Puerto Rico say they are seeing far fewer and much smaller fish in recent years. But who is to blame isn’t clear, and some point to climate change. (
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Mystery of the disappearing mahi-mahi divides fishermen

Hurricane Ian impacted Southwest Florida which has seen some of the fastest population and housing growth in the country. While some residents are among the wealthiest in the nation, living in Naples beachfront mansions, others are poor farm workers in Immokalee, living in trailers.

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Florida's population growth and climate change make a recipe for disaster

Cubans are leaving the island in record numbers thanks to an informal network of charter flights set up by less-than-transparent tour operators. Some question the motives of the Cuban and Nicaraguan governments. 
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Hundreds of planes and $4,000 tickets: Cubans migrating via charter flights

Hurricane Andrew was bad. But our preparedness is "actually worse now than it was then,” says legendary meteorologist Bryan Norcross. He spoke with Univision about the lessons learned in 1992. (
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Are we better prepared? Remembering Hurricane Andrew, 30 years ago today



The Guillen family is challenging a longstanding military doctrine that does not allow members of the military who suffer any type of injury while on active duty to sue the federal government in civilian courts.

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Vanessa Guillen's family files lawsuit against Army for $35 million in damages

Despite the challenge from former Vice President Mike Pence and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, it is Donald Trump who remains the favorite for the Republican Party nomination in 2024, according to some analysts.

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Trump still the man to beat in the Republican field ahead of the 2024 election

The 1985 murder of DEA agent Kiki Camarena was a major part of the plot of the popular Netflix series 'Narcos: Mexico'. Following the arrest last week of Rafael Caro Quintero, the notorious Mexican drug lord, US authorities say they want to extradite him to stand trial for numerous crimes, including the kidnapping, torture and murder of Camarena. (
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After Caro Quintero's arrest in Mexico, is the Camarena case any closer to being solved?

Some Republicans are beginning to realize the dilemma they face if Trump decides to run again in 2024. Despite having lost popularity, will anyone dare to challenge him given his strong grassroots support?

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After latest Jan. 6 revelations will Republicans back away from Trump and his possible 2024 bid?

On his second try, Jose Cervera will finally become a U.S. citizen on Thursday. It took him more than a decade to unravel his identity, and even now he remains unsure of who he is.

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U.S. Army vet wins citizenship after long legal battle over his identity

Russia continues to devote enormous resources to its war effort in Ukraine. Some experts say the West needs to inflict more pain on Putin to ensure that economic sanctions take effect. (
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World

Sanctions on Russia slow to bite as experts call for tougher “package” to end Putin's war


Insurance is literally going up across the country, especially in Florida, where the industry is being hit by a perfect storm of hurricanes, roofing fraud and litigation. In Florida, property insurance premiums are expected to rise as much as 40% this year. (
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Money

The new insurance crisis: homeowners hit by rising premiums in 2022

Juan Orlando Hernández's defense team plans to call high-profile witnesses to prove he was an ally in the war on drugs. He is due to make his first appearance in a New York federal court on Tuesday facing drug trafficking and firearms charges. (
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Former president Hernandez’s ‘Dream Team’ mounts a bold and sometimes bizarre legal defense

The government says evidence in the court case of a Colombian accused of participating in the assassination of President Jovenel Moise involves classified information. But it's unclear what is the link to U.S. intelligence agencies. 
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Is there a U.S. intelligence agency link to the assassination of Haiti's president?

Le Roy Torres was exposed to toxic smoke from burning trash while serving in Iraq. He and his wife, Rosie, have taken their cause all the way to the Supreme Court and Congress. (
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Hispanic Iraq war veteran leads the fight against exposure to toxic waste from 'burn pits'

The 53-year-old former head of state, whose term as president from 2014 to 2022 was plagued by corruption allegations, could spend the rest of his life in prison if convicted of allegedly aiding a conspiracy to smuggle 500 tons of cocaine to the United States.

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Former president of Honduras and U.S. ally, Juan Orlando Hernández, extradited

Title 42 is a Covid-19-related immigration policy inherited from the Trump Administration and taken advantage of by the Biden Administration for more than a year. But it's coming to an end in May.

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Opinion

The wave that's coming

When the fighting is done, vast sums of money will be needed in the future for reparations to rebuild Ukraine and to help ensure its long-term security. So who will pay for that?

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Can Russia be forced to pay for the cost of the war in Ukraine with frozen assets?

With a total of 9,655 sanctions against it, Russia is now the most sanctioned country in the world, ahead of Iran. Of these, 6,901 have been imposed since February. But the high price of oil and gas, ironically a result of the war, is fueling Vladimir Putin's war machine. (
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After 50 days of the war in Ukraine, are the Russia sanctions having any effect?

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An Oscar nominated documentary on the bloodiest prison uprising in U.S. history highlights the lack of clarity still shrouding the events in which 39 people died from gunshots fired by law enforcement. Many of the prisoners were Hispanic.

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Attica: the largest prison massacre in U.S. history reaches the Oscars. A Hispanic witness, Jorge Nieves, tells his story

The US and its allies are trying to squeeze Putin by going after his super rich oligarchs. While that’s no easy task in today’s complex world of secret accounts, it may curtail ‘Russian influence operations’ in the West. (
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How easy is it to sanction a Russian oligarch? And will it really help to pressure Putin?

Oil prices are likely to remain high for the rest of this year, but the war in Ukraine could give Biden a patriotic boost.

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High gas prices: the new headache for Biden and Democrats

From bank accounts to yachts to football clubs, the impact of international sanctions is being felt around the world as the United States and the European Union put the squeeze on Vladimir Putin and the notorious oligarchs who feed off his regime. (
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The party may be over for Russian oligarchs, but will sanctions work?

US officials are exploring a possible partial lifting of oil sanctions imposed on Caracas as part of their strategy to isolate Russia, as well as the possible release of Citgo executives jailed in Venezuela, sources tell Univision.

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Secret talks in Venezuela: US officials visit Maduro in effort to further isolate Putin

Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine this week, the conversation has inevitably turned to a possible escalation that could potentially spark World War III. How great is the risk? (
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World War III: is that a possible outcome of the Ukrainian crisis?

Thousands of Haitians flocked to the United States last year after the election of Joe Biden in the hope of benefiting from a more generous welcome from the White House than what awaited them under Donald Trump. But those hopes quickly evaporated. (
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The migration lottery: Haitian migrants abandon 'American dream' and head to Canada

The narcos, the bribes, and the recordings: The DEA has spent almost a decade building the case that led them to Juan Orlando Hernández, until recently the president of Honduras.

ANALYSIS: “State-sponsored drug trafficking”; the case against Juan Orlando Hernández

The DEA and federal prosecutors investigated the former Honduran president for several years after discovering alleged links to several traffickers. What kind of evidence convinced them to bring charges against him?

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What is the alleged evidence of drug trafficking against former President Juan Orlando Hernández?

Until he left office on January 27 after two-terms as president, Juan Orlando Hernández had been protected from prosecution by a Department of Justice policy to not indict sitting heads of state. On Tuesday he was arrested and taken from his house in chains.

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Ex-Honduran president Hernandez arrested after U.S. requests his extradition on drug charges

“According to multiple, credible media reports, Juan Orlando Hernandez has engaged in significant corruption by committing or facilitating acts of corruption and narco-trafficking, and using the proceeds of illicit activity to facilitate political campaigns,” the State Department said.

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US revokes visa for Juan Orlando Hernandez, 10 days after leaving office

President Joe Biden signed an executive order to make sexual harassment a crime under the military's code of justice, part of historic changes in stemming from the murder of Vanessa Guillen.

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Sexual harassment is now a crime in the military after Biden signs executive order

Rodolphe Jaar is the second suspect charged in the United States for the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse on 7 July 2021.