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Voters in Gabon choose a new president in the first election since the 2023 military coup – CNN

Voters in Gabon choose a new president in the first election since the 2023 military coup  CNNGabon coup leader eyes seven-year mandate in presidential vote  ReutersBrice Oligui Nguema Is Favored to Win Gabon Election  The New York TimesGabon’s first election after collapse of Bongo dynasty: What’s at stake?  Al JazeeraGabon election: First presidential vote since military coup  BBC

Border Patrol Adviser: Military Taking Over Federal Lands on Border Gives Us Extra Charges to File Against Crossers

Senior Adviser to U.S. Customs and Border Protection Ron Vitiello stated that the Trump administration's decision to have the military take over federal lands along the U.S.-Mexico border will allow for greater deterrence.
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Ecuador’s next president faces rampant drug violence and few resources to combat it – NPR

Ecuador's next president faces rampant drug violence and few resources to combat it  NPREcuadoreans Are Split Between Two Candidates Ahead of Runoff Election on Sunday  The New York TimesFacing drug-related violence, Ecuador goes to the polls Sunday  NPREcuador will choose its next president on Sunday amid surging violence and crime  CNNU.S. intelligence report favors incumbent Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa in election  CBS News

Former Brazil President Bolsonaro hospitalized with abdominal pain – Reuters

Former Brazil President Bolsonaro hospitalized with abdominal pain  ReutersBrazil's Bolsonaro may need new surgery after being hospitalized  ReutersBrazil’s Bolsonaro ‘stable’ after being hospitalised with abdominal pain  Al JazeeraBrazil’s Jair Bolsonaro says he may need surgery after being hospitalized with abdominal pain  CNNAiling Bolsonaro being transferred to Brasilia hospital  The Times of Israel

World Uyghur Congress Spokesman Detained as Chinese Spy

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC), an international coalition of Uyghurs who fled persecution in China, issued a statement Wednesday that confirmed a man detained in Sweden on suspicion of spying for China was a longtime spokesman for the group.
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Ecuador Prepares to Elect President on Sunday

Incumbent President of Ecuador Daniel Noboa and establishment socialist candidate Luisa González on Thursday closed their respective campaigns ahead of Sunday's highly polarized runoff election.
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Feds Agents Deport Imprisoned Mexican Former Governor Working for Cartels, Protected by Mexico’s Government

Federal agents deported a Mexican politician who spent years on the run before spending many years in a U.S. prison on money laundering charges tied to embezzled funds and cartel bribes. During his time on the run, the former governor of Tamaulipas, Mexico, had protection from the Mexican government and even had police officers assigned as his bodyguards.
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