Venezuelans are crossing the treacherous Darien Gap due to disillusionment following a disputed presidential election where Nicolás Maduro was declared winner despite opposition reports of a landslide victory for his competitor. The rugged jungle passage between Colombia and Panama is being traversed by migrants who have lost hope for change and are seeking a better future despite the dangers of the journey. The contentious election results have fueled desperation among Venezuelans, prompting them to risk their lives in search of a more promising outcome.
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The Senate passed a major tax and domestic policy bill by a narrow 51-50 vote, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tiebreaking vote; the bill includes tax cuts and funding for border security while adding trillions to the deficit. The House will need to approve the Senate's revised version, which has faced opposition from some Republican senators concerned about its debt implications. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The Senate voted to pass...
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