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The article discusses the kidnapping of Ralph Senecal, owner of private ambulance firm in Port-au-Prince, Haiti in September 2023 by gang called 400 Mawozo. Topics discussed include rise in violent crime in Haiti following assassination of President Jovenel Moise in 2021, international community called by Prime Minister Ariel Henry to send specialized armed force to combat the gangs, and Haitian government weakened by inefficiency and corruption.

The article informs that the newly elected President of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, campaign speeches suggested that he was engaged in an existential conflict. He served two previous terms as President but in 2018, he was imprisoned on charges of money laundering and corruption. It is noted that despite his campaign rhetoric, he seemed a little overwhelmed by the prospects he faced in his mission to save Brazil.

The article discusses the political and economic situation in Ethiopia under the leadership of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Topics explored include his civic and infrastructure development projects, his modernization plans which consist of sustainable agriculture and renewable energy initiatives, and the impact of the violence in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia on his governance.

The article offers information on Gabriel Boric who was appointed as the President of Chile. It mentions Boric had won office at the head of a left-wing coalition that included Chile's Communist Party, which tends to regard the U.S. as an imperialist aggressor. It also mentions about the way he will take over his tenure.

The article informs that Zabihullah Mujahid, Tokyo Rose of the Taliban, a clandestine operative who called reporters to claim responsibility for his fighters' attacks and to exult in victories and retake Afghanistan. Topics include the U.S. military's humanitarian-evacuation flight left the Kabul airport, Mujahid introduced the interim government of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan; and ecumenical Afghanistan, with an inclusive government that protected women rights and ethnic minorities.

The article discusses the implication of the drug trafficking conviction of Juan Antonio Hernández, former Honduran congressman and brother of President Juan Orlando. He claimed that the U.S. betrayed him when it failed to uphold his constitutional rights. It cites the U.S. relationship with Honduras and its president who is allegedly involved in drug trafficking. Also noted are the controversies surrounding presidential candidates Nasry Asfura and Yani Rosenthal in 2021.

The article features Flordelis dos Santos de Souza, a gospel singer, pastor of the Ministerio Flordelis and member of the National Congress in Brazil. Topics discussed include her popularity in Brazil, the murder of her husband Anderson do Carmo, the controversy surrounding the murder, her personal background, claims by her critics about her since her husband's murder, the support of the United Nations officials to de Souza, and investigation into her husband's murder.

The article examines the environmental impact of the economic growth in Kenya supported by the West and China. Topics discussed include the impact of climate change, human population growth, and tourism on the country's economy and environment, the inadequacy of Kenya's national parks to sustain wildlife, and some efforts to protect the country's forest including the television show "Wildlife Warriors."

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of spending his life traveling which began after a summer tracking musk oxen in Alaska.

The article examines whether Bolivian President Evo Morales was deposed or he just wanted to avoid justice when he went on exile. Also cited are Morales' resignation after the questionable elections in the country, the appointment of opposition member Jeanine Áñez as his successor, Morales' vow that his Movement Toward Socialism (MAS) party will return to power, and the continuous polarization in Bolivia after Morales' departure.

The article discusses the conflict between illegal miners and indigenous tribes in Brazil over the Amazon rainforest. Topics explored include comparison between the environmental effects of logging and wildcat mining, remarks from ecologist Barbara Zimmerman regarding the destruction of the land of the Kayapo tribe, and the economic cost of illegal mining in the region.

The article profiles Juan Guaido, leader of a political uprising in Venezuela that is attempting to remove President Nicholas Maduro from power. Topics covered include Guaido's political career, the 2016 referendum by Venezuela's National Assembly to oust Maduro from office, and U.S. foreign policy towards Venezuela.

The article profiles Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and examines how he demonstrates authoritarian leadership styles that may be influenced by U.S. President Donald Trump. Topics covered include Bolsonaro's military and political career, economic conditions in Brazil, and Bolsonaro's support of authoritarian violence as a way to reduce crime.

The article examines the mysterious illness which afflicted American diplomats and spies deployed in Havana, Cuba. The Americans reportedly suffered from several symptoms including dizziness that started after feeling a burst of pressure and stabbing pain in their head. Topics include the history of the relationship between the U.S. and Cuba, former president Barack Obama's role in restoring the diplomatic relations between the two countries, and the threats facing the U.S. embassy in Havana.

The article examines the protests and uprisings against President Daniel Ortega of Nicaragua that began in the country in April 2018 following announced cuts to social-security benefits. It discusses the response to the uprising by Ortega and his wife Rosario Murillo with particular attention given the the paramilitary presence in the Monimbó section of the city Masaya.

The article explores Mexican politician Andrés Manuel López Obrador, who has run for President of Mexico in 2006, 2012 and 2018. Particular focus is given to crises facing Mexico, including corruption and drug violence. Additional topics discussed include Obrador's advocacy for the working class, his promises to employ young people and those in rural areas, and current president of Mexico, Enrique Peña Nieto.

The article looks at the resignation of U.S. Ambassador to Panama John Feeley from the administration of President Donald Trump. Information is provided on Feeley's career as a Marine helicopter pilot and a Foreign Service officer prior to becoming ambassador. The article goes on to cite Feeley's views that Trump's policies betrayed American values and diplomacy as the reasons for his resignation.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of traveling to northern Colombia including its colonial towns, jungles and other attractions.

The article reports that when drug lord Roberto Escobar was the head accountant for the Medellín cartel in the nineteen-eighties , he handled billions of dollars a year. Escobar having served fourteen years in prison earns money by leading tourists around one of his family’s former safe houses. In 2014, Roberto founded a holding company Escobar, Inc. to license the family name.

The article offers information on the President of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro.

The article discusses the boundary issue between the U.S. and Mexico under the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump who pledged to build a wall separating the two countries, focusing on the protests staged by Mexicans against President Trump and his assault on Mexico. It explores the pressure facing Mexican leaders to defy and deal with Trump, the response of Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto to the criticism, and the political challenges facing Mexico.

The article discusses the ending of the insurgency in Colombia of the FARC militia group and the reintegration of young former guerrillas into Colombian society. Emphasis is given to the command of guerilla soldiers by leader Carlos Antonio Lozada and topics such as the process of transitional justice and reconciliation, a peace treaty signed by President Juan Manuel Santos, and the education and employment of former militia members.

The article discusses the plan of U.S. President Barack Obama to normalize the country's relations with Cuba. Topics covered include Obama's visit to Cuba in spring 2016 to promote the possibilities of international commerce, Cuban-Americans' positive reaction to Obama's plan, and Obama's announcement of the normalization of U.S.-Cuban relations with Cuban President Raúl Castro on December 17, 2015. Also mentioned are American companies planning to do business in Cuba such as AirBnB.

The article discusses the death of farmer and river guide Nicolás (Shaco) Flores in 2011 in relation to the Mashco Piro people of Peru who are known for living in isolation in the Peruvian rain forest. According to the article, Flores was killed after a bamboo arrow pierceed his heart. Interactions between Mashco Piro people, tourists, and other indigenous people are examined, along with the Madre de Dios River region of Peru and the death of Peruvian resident Leonardo Pérez.

The article offers a profile of Michel Martelly, President of Haiti. The author reflects on the 2010 earthquake and Haitian disappointment regarding international assistance. Emphasis is given to topics such as Martelly's emphasis on self-determination for Haitians, allegations of political corruption, the slow rate of economic development, and international investment in tourism.

The article presents information on the control that Al Qaeda had in Mali until 2013. The author looks at France's role against the Islamist rebels, the cultural scene in Mali, and the Arab Spring uprisings in 2011. The article also discusses the peacekeeping troops sent to Mali by the United Nations (U.N.) and the 2013 elections.

The article discusses the political ideology and methodology of Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez Frías, particularly commenting on his failing health and social issues in 21st century Venezuela. It addresses the impact of Venezuelan oil reserves on its economy, social conditions in the Venezuelan capital of Caracas, and the skyscraper in Caracas known as the Tower of David.

The article discusses the 2011 civil conflict in Syria between the rebel Free Syrian Army and the army of President Bashar al-Assad. Battles in cities such as Damascus, Aleppo, and Azaz are described, and shabiha, or soldiers working for Assad, and rebel leaders Abu Ibrahim and Haji Mara are discussed. Civilian casualties, international reaction to the war, and Syrian soldiers who have defected to the rebel army are discussed.

The article discusses South Sudan and its relationship with Sudan. South Sudan's economic and social conditions are covered, including its poverty, high child mortality rates, and illiteracy in a majority of citizens. Particular attention is given to the conflict over oil resources in Sudan and the subsequent violence that resulted between the two countries. Other topics include the role of Sudan's President Omar Hassan Ahmad al-Bashir, war crimes in Sudan, and racial tension.

The article discusses the conflict within Syria as of February 27, 2012 between supporters of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and those who want his removal from power including the Free Syrian Army. An overview of the religious character of the conflict is provided, with Alawites and Christians supporting the government and Sunnis supporting the rebels. Also presented is the Syrian military involvement in Syrian cities including Homs, Rankous and Zabadani.

The article reports on the author's experience in Libya at the time of the country's dictator Muammar Qaddafi's capture and execution, including touring the dictator's residence. It looks at the events leading to the execution, including the uprisings in Tripoli, Libya, the uprisings in Eastern Africa, and Qaddafi's erratic behavior. It also discusses Qaddafi's ruling history, including his hostility towards Great Britain and the U.S. and support of violence and terrorism.

The article discusses the U.S. military presence in Afghanistan and the possibility that it may be time to remove the forces from there. The city of Khost, Afghanistan served as a refuge for the terrorist Osama bin Laden, leader of the organization Al Qaeda, in 1998 and was attacked by U.S. armed forces. During a meeting between U.S. Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Lutsky and Pacha Khan Zadran, leader of the Zadran tribe, the possibility of creating an Afghan paramilitary security force was discussed.

The article discusses the uprising in Libya, which is being fought to overthrow the ruler Muammar Qaddafi, particularly focusing on the rebel forces and guerrilla warriors that are leading the uprising. Osama ben Sadik, a volunteer ambulance driver, comments on how he migrated to the U.S. only to return to Libya with two of his sons to contribute to the rebellion. The level of violence in the city of Benghazi is described. A brief history of Libya in the twentieth century is included. The movements of Qaddafi's troops are described as is the reaction of the international community to events.

The article explores the history and defeat of the insurgent group the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam in Sri Lanka. The author reflects on ethnic divisions between the Hindu minority Tamils and the ruling majority of Sinhalese Buddhists that led to civil war. Topics discussed include the death of Tiger leader Velupillai Prabhakaran, the killing of civilians, and the desire of the Tigers to create a separate homeland.

The article discusses an interview with Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and political and social conditions in Iran. The author reflects on the conservative crackdown on reform movements and the issue of nuclear weapons development as a means to enhance Iranian global power. Other topics include Zionist conspiracies, the repression of journalists, and government censorship.

The article discusses the political situation in Guinea. Forces loyal to military ruler Moussa Dadis Camara massacred over 150 people at a political demonstration in 2009. The U.S. has advised Camara that he should relinquish power. When he first assumed leadership of Guinea Camara undertook some reformist initiatives including the arrest of government figures involved in drug trafficking.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of visiting Port-au-Prince, Haiti after the city's January 2010 earthquake.

The article discusses conflict-riven Somalia. President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed controls very little of his country's territory, which is under frequent assault by violent Islamist guerrillas known as the Shabaab. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has spoken in praise of Sharif, although his viability as a leader is questionable.

The article discusses the structure of the Terceiro Comando Puro, or Pure Third Command, a gang which controls the drug trade in Rio de Janeiro (Rio), Brazil. The gang, it notes, is not export-based like those of Colombia or Mexico, but is a wholesale importer of cocaine and marijuana from other South American countries. The gang employs at least 100,000 people in Rio, it notes, and functions as the government in Rio's favelas, or slums.

The article discusses Spanish poet Federico García Lorca, who was assassinated in August 1936. The history of the Spanish Civil War is presented, particularly the role that General Francisco Franco played in it. Granada, Spain was the site of many such executions, including Lorca's. Spanish judge Baltasar Garzón ordered that Lorca's remains be exhumed from an unmarked grave sparked debate in Spain about the Civil War and protests from Lorca's family.

The article discusses politics in Iran, particularly the election of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and the work of his adviser Javad Shamaqdari. Shamaqdari's job is to make films promoting Ahmadinejad, whom he met when both men were in college. Ahmadinejad's relationship with his people and his lifestyle are discussed as is relations between Iran and the U.S. since President Barack Obama took office.

The article discusses Leo Mugabe, the nephew of Robert Mugabe, who is the President of Zimbabwe. Leo is a director of Zimbabwe Defense Industries, a company that purchases weaponry for the country's army. The author details the daily life and political attitudes of Leo Mugabe, who denies that there is political persecution or violence in Zimbabwe.

The article profiles Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez. The author notes that historical military leader Simón Bolívar and former Cuban president Fidel Castro are role models for Chávez. He discusses how Chávez nationalized the Venezuelan oil industry and increased foreign aid to Latin American nations to create political influence. He notes Chávez's political alliances with Castro and the guerrilla organization Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia (FARC).

The article presents an overview of the battle conditions surrounding the Joint Security Stations Thrasher and Maverick, the U.S. military bases set up outside of Ghazaliya, Iraq. The author describes the violent conditions of the region throughout the war and soldiers discuss the challenges they face in fighting insurgency militias.

The article discusses the efforts of the Taliban to regain power in Afghanistan by colluding with the opium dealers they once persecuted. The efforts of the United States to suppress the opium trade are described. Difficulties resulting from the need for the U.S. forces to coordinate policy with both the Afghan national government and allied military forces such as the Dutch, who have been assigned responsibility for the province of Uruzgan, are discussed.

The article presents a profile of Iraqi President Jalal Talabani. Talabani is in a vital position in the future of Iraq. A long-time Kurdish freedom fighter, he is now the popular public face of the few things that have gone right in Iraq. He will have to decide if he supports his old goal of creating an independent Kurdistan, or if he is willing to throw his lot in with a united Iraq.