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Brazil’s Massive Tax Changes Set to Roil Already Struggling Consumers
While officials say they’re streamlining the country’s notoriously complex tax system, some say a high VAT will hurt low-income households.
WHO Says Comorbidities, Not Bird Flu, Caused Mexican Man’s Death, Changes Initial Report
In April the man—who reportedly had no contact with poultry or other animals—began to experience shortness of breath, diarrhea, nausea, and fever, the WHO said.
Russian Navy Ships Conduct Strike Drills in Atlantic Before Arriving in Cuba
The moves were confirmed by the Russian Ministry of Defense.
Man With First Human Case of H5N2 Bird Flu Died in Mexico, WHO Confirms
The World Health Organization said the case is unrelated to a different outbreak of bird flu, H5N1, that has been detected in the United States.
US Embassy in Mexico Warns American Travelers After Election
The U.S. Embassy in Mexico issued a warning to American citizens in recent days.
Virginia Man Returns Home After Arrest in Turks and Caicos Islands for Ammo Possession
Tyler Wenrich is the second of five Americans arrested in the Turks and Caicos Islands for carrying ammunition in their luggage.
Sen. Cruz Asks Supreme Court to Review Mexico’s Lawsuit Against US Gunmakers
A federal judge tossed the suit, saying it was barred by federal law. But an appeals court has reinstated it.
American Missionary Couple Fatally Shot in Haiti
A gang ambushed the site of the long-established Missions in Haiti Inc.
State Department Issues ‘Do Not Travel’ Warning for Venezuela
‘Violent crimes, such as homicide, armed robbery, kidnapping, and carjacking, are common in Venezuela,’ the State Department said.
