AP Week in Pictures: Latin America and Caribbean

Hunter Biden's legal team filed a motion to drop his lawsuit against ex-White House aide Garrett Ziegler due to financial issues, citing a significant decrease in income and millions of dollars in debt. Biden, who experienced personal setbacks including being a victim of wildfires in Los Angeles, mentioned difficulties finding a new home and job. Despite earning nearly $1.5 million from selling artwork, Biden's income has decreased, impacting his ability to pay off debt and...

Hunter Biden asked a federal judge to dismiss his lawsuit against ex-Trump aide Garrett Ziegler, citing financial difficulties due to a downturn in income and millions of dollars in debt. Biden's attorneys stated that wildfires in California had further aggravated his financial situation, making it challenging to find a new home and earn a living. The lawsuit, which involves the publication of emails attributed to Biden, had previously been rejected for dismissal, and Biden detailed...

ISIS-K member Mohammad Sharifullah, accused of plotting the 2021 Abbey Gate bombing that killed 13 U.S. military members and 160 civilians in Afghanistan, has been extradited to the U.S. to face charges of providing material support to a designated terrorist organization resulting in death. President Donald Trump announced Sharifullah's capture and extradition during a speech to Congress, revealing his involvement in scouting the attack route and training gunmen. The bombing occurred at Kabul's Hamid Karzai...

Arizona State Senator Eva Burch, known for her public revelation about planning to get an abortion last year, has announced her resignation citing financial struggles and the lack of balance between her legislative and healthcare provider roles. Burch, who criticized Arizona's abortion restrictions, hopes for lawmakers to earn a living wage to better represent working-class constituents. Her resignation, effective March 14, comes just months into her second term, after speaking out about the practical effects...

House Republicans grilled the mayors of four major American cities during a contentious congressional hearing, accusing them of hindering President Trump's mass deportation agenda. The mayors defended their cities' policies and immigrants, refuting claims of sheltering criminals and insisting on cooperation with federal agents when presented with criminal warrants. The hearing showcased the deep partisan divide over immigration, with Democrats invoking faith and Republicans citing Trump as their guide on the issue. Full Article

When jewelry designer Pamela Love was hired as creative director by Alex and Ani in 2023, she was promised royalties and fees but was allegedly not paid $6 million owed. Love filed a lawsuit against the company's owners, accusing them of orchestrating a fraudulent foreclosure to avoid payment. Despite the company's financial struggles, Love's designs continued to be sold online, leading to a legal battle over unpaid funds. Full Article