LATIN AMERICA

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In a controversial move, the Peruvian government has officially classified transgender, nonbinary, and intersex people as “mentally ill.” This decision, sanctioned by President Dina Boluarte, has sparked widespread concern and outrage among human rights advocates and LGBTQ+ communities both domestically and internationally.

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A transitional council responsible for choosing Haiti’s next leadership has named one of its members as council president and proposed a new interim prime minister amid efforts to control the gang violence in the Caribbean nation.

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April 14 is a day when various historical events took place, though in different years and events with different historical significance depending on context. In 1965, US president Abraham Lincoln was assassinated, in 1935, the black Sunday dust storm raved the US Midwest. In 1981,the first space shuttle Columbia 1 returned to earth, in 2003, the human genome project was completed with 99% of the human genome sequencing to an accuracy of 99.99% and in 1912, The titanic struck an iceberg.

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The man who was leading in the polls in Panama has been disqualified thus overshadowing their voting in the general election. Ex-President Ricardo Martinelli was the favorite to win until he was banned from running after being found guilty of money laundering. His replacement on the ballot, José Raúl Mulino, is leading in the polls. Whoever wins most of the votes in this round will be declared president and sworn in on 1 July.

South America boasts a rich and vibrant history of sports, filled with unforgettable moments that have shaped the continent's athletic identity and captivated the world. From football to boxing, these events not only highlight extraordinary talent but also reflect the region's cultural passion and social dynamics.

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Heavy rains, for days now, have triggered flooding and landslides Massive flooding and landslides in Brazil's southernmost state have killed 55 people, according to local authorities.