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Venezuela Earthquake Toll Rises, Cuba Suffers Another Blackout
UPDATE: Venezuela's June 24 earthquake death toll has risen to 4,333, with 17,907 displaced, prompting a new US$298 million UN humanitarian appeal. Doctors have notably converted a restaurant into a clinic for care.
UPDATE: Cuba experienced its fourth nationwide blackout this year and second this week on Friday, July 11, due to a transmission line failure. Officials blame the recurring power crisis on the U.S. energy blockade.
UPDATE: Nicaragua's government has stripped "masses of lawyers" of their certifications since July 10, a UN expert calling it a "purge of the legal profession" affecting thousands and eroding democratic checks.
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Latin America faces ongoing humanitarian crises, infrastructure vulnerabilities, and governmental actions challenging civil liberties.
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