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A group of humanitarians have initiated a fundraising campaign for $674 million, calling for more support and unity towards Haiti.

Ulrika Richardson, who serves as the UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Haiti, addressed the media from the city of Port-au-Prince. She spoke the day after the Government and their partners revealed a plan to offer food, housing, healthcare, education, and protection…

The country of Peru has announced a state of health crisis due to an increasing outbreak of dengue fever.

The government of Peru has announced a state of health emergency in response to the surging occurrences of dengue fever in the nation of South America. The Health Minister, Cesar Vasquez, announced on Monday that there have been over 31,000…

American manufacturers urge the US to prevent Chinese cars from being imported through Mexico.

WASHINGTON —  On Friday, a group that advocates for U.S. manufacturing stated that the government of the United States should prohibit the import of inexpensive Chinese automobiles and components from Mexico. They cautioned that such imports could potentially harm the…

Health workers in Brazil are searching for mosquitoes to combat the Dengue epidemic.

RIO DE JANEIRO —  The team of state public health workers navigated through a Rio de Janeiro junkyard, searching for any areas with standing water that could potentially contain mosquito eggs, while avoiding the scattered auto parts. They were part…

of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights expresses disappointment over Venezuela’s choice to halt the functioning of the agency.

OHCHR spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani expressed regret in a statement over the announcement and stated that the Office is actively engaging with authorities and other parties involved. “Our primary focus is and continues to be advocating for and safeguarding the human…

30 Individuals Face Charges in Cuba for Stealing Large Quantity of Chickens

HAVANA —  Cuba has accused 30 individuals of stealing 133 tons of chicken and illegally reselling it on the street, in a significant theft during a period of food scarcity in the country, which is under communist rule. According to…

The situation in Haiti is worsening as gang violence continues to increase, causing a decline in human rights.

In January, the highest number of casualties in over two years occurred, with at least 806 individuals being killed, injured, or abducted. These incidents were not linked to violent gang conflicts. Moreover, approximately 300 individuals belonging to gangs were either…

Canada has delayed the implementation of a proposal that would have allowed euthanasia for individuals with mental illness.

vancouver, british columbia —  The Canadian government has postponed the implementation of medically assisted death for individuals with mental illness. Individuals with mental health conditions were expected to have the option of utilizing Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) starting on…

Brazil has initiated a widespread campaign to vaccinate against Dengue Fever.

The country of Brazil is preparing to implement a widespread vaccination effort to combat the spread of dengue fever, as the number of cases across the nation continues to rise. Recent data from the Health Ministry shows that Brazil has…

The United States Senate has voted against a proposal for increased border security that was tied to aid for Ukraine and Israel.

On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate was unsuccessful in moving forward with a bipartisan plan that aimed to strengthen immigration regulations at the U.S.-Mexico border. The proposal also included significant financial support for Ukraine and Israel’s military. Republican politicians have continuously…