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Border arrests plunge 29% in June to the lowest of Biden's presidency as asylum halt takes hold
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Arrests for illegally crossing the border from Mexico plunged 29% in June, the lowest month of Joe Biden's presidency, according to figures released Monday that provide another window on the impact of a new rule to temporarily suspend asylum. Arrests totaled 83,536...
Convicted instigators in murder of Ecuador presidential candidate get 34-year prison sentences
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — The two instigators of the 2023 assassination of Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio were sentenced on Friday to 34 years and eight months in prison. Three accomplices were sentenced to 12 years in prison. The Prosecutor’s Office had...
The UN condemns increasing gang violence and criminal activity in Haiti that is undermining peace
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council unanimously approved a resolution condemning “in the strongest terms” the increasing gang violence and criminal activity in Haiti that is undermining peace, stability and security in the country and the region. Friday's resolution...
Lionel Messi will start vs. Canada in Copa America semifinal, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni says
NEW YORK (AP) — Lionel Messi won't be stopped by a leg injury and will play in Argentina's Copa America semifinal against Canada on Tuesday night. Messi has been dealing with a right leg problem since the group stage win over Chile on June 25. He missed the first-round finale four...
A court rules that pollution has violated the rights of a river that runs through Ecuador's capital
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — In an usual ruling, a court in Ecuador ruled Sunday that pollution has violated the rights of a river that runs through the capital, Quito. The city government appealed the ruling, which is based on an article of Ecuador’s Constitution that recognizes the...
Argentina reaches Copa America semifinals, beating Ecuador 4-2 on penalty kicks after 1-1 draw
HOUSTON (AP) — Lionel Messi stepped up to take Argentina's first penalty kick in a Copa America shootout against Ecuador, just like he did in the 2022 World Cup final victory over France. Only this time, Messi hit the crossbar, jeopardizing a trip to the semifinals. ...
Mexico eliminated from Copa America as Ecuador earns spot in quarterfinals after 0-0 draw
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Mexico was eliminated from the Copa America after a 0-0 draw against Ecuador, which advanced to the quarterfinals Sunday night after avoiding a penalty in stoppage time thanks to a VAR review. Mexico was initially awarded a penalty kick by Guatemalan referee...
Judge in Ecuador orders judges, attorneys and officials held in jail as part of corruption probe
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — A judge in Ecuador on Sunday ordered that more than a dozen suspects including judges, attorneys and government officials be held in jail while authorities investigate judicial rulings that allegedly favored criminals. The suspects were arrested Saturday...
Venezuela advances to Copa America quarterfinals with a 1-0 win over Mexico on Rondón goal
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Arriving at Copa America seeking redemption after disappointing performances in the World Cup and in the CONCACAF Nations League, Mexico is on the verge of an early exit. Salomón Rondón scored on a penalty kick in the 57th minute, and Venezuela advanced...
Ecuador beats Jamaica 3-1 for first Copa America win since 2016 as Reggae Boyz eliminated
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Seventeen-year-old Kendry Páez scored in first-half stoppage time, Alan Minda added another goal late in the second half and Ecuador beat winless Jamaica 3-1 on Wednesday night in the Copa America. Ecuador, which rebounded from a 2-1 loss to Venezuela, won its...
