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Hours after the country celebrated the election of Claudia Sheinbaum as the nation's first woman president, a female mayor was shot dead by gunmen in Mexico.

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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.

In a significant turn of events, the relationship between the United States and Mexico is poised for change. The recent election of a new Mexican president has sparked discussions and speculation about the future dynamics between the neighboring nations.

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Nine people have died and a presidential candidate  briefly taken to hospital after a stage collapsed under heavy winds at a campaign rally in Mexico on Wednesday.

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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.

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In a strategic move to diversify its tourism sector, Cuba has recently abolished the need for Chinese visitors to obtain tourist visas. This groundbreaking decision aims to foster stronger bonds between the Caribbean island nation and China while enticing travelers from the world’s most populous country.

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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.