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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NYC executive charged with depraved sexual violence against multiple women
WARNING: This story contains graphic details that may be disturbing to some readers.Ryan Hemphill, a private equity executive and lawyer, faces a 116-count indictment, including predatory sexual assault, for allegedly torturing six women in his New York City apartment. Prosecutors claim he used violence, drugs, and psychological manipulation to control his victims, some of whom he met on dating websites, while threatening them with dire consequences if they reported him. Hemphill has pleaded not guilty...
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