Author: Luis Pablo Beauregard
Palmetto State Armory is currently offering Labor Day deals, including a 50% discount on AR-15 rifles, 9mm ammunition for just 25 cents per round, and a .45mm Glock for $600. The Columbia-based manufacturer aims to sell as many AR-15 and AK-47 rifles as possible to put them into common use in America. However, these rifles have been linked to violence in Mexico, where the Mexican Army has recovered over 500 weapons manufactured by Palmetto over the past nine years. The recent report “The Iron River of Weapons” sheds light on the trafficking of high-powered rifles from the U.S. to Mexico.…
Agreeing to Disagree: Kamala Harris and Donald Trump Unite on Tip Tax Breaks Despite their many differences, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have found common ground on the issue of eliminating taxes on service industry tips. Harris, the Democratic candidate for president, recently announced her plan to implement this tax break if she wins the White House, a move that was well-received in Las Vegas, where the hospitality industry is a major employer. Interestingly, Trump had proposed the same idea just two months earlier in the same city, after a waitress complained about the government taking a large portion of…
Tens of thousands of users eagerly logged into X to watch a conversation between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, only to be met with fade-to-black screens and loading errors. Technical glitches delayed the chat for 45 minutes, with Musk attributing the issues to a massive DDOS attack on the platform. When the talk finally commenced, viewers were exposed to two hours of misinformation and exaggerations from Trump, with Musk seemingly endorsing and allowing his narrative. Despite the tech mogul’s claims of potential eight million viewers, only 2.1 million users tuned in, falling short of expectations. The conversation, centered around illegal…
Ismael Mayo Zambada Garcia, the infamous leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, has been apprehended in El Paso, Texas, after decades of evading capture and a $15 million bounty on his head. His arrest, along with the detention of Joaquín Guzmán López, son of Joaquín El Chapo Guzmán, was confirmed by authorities and news outlets. Attorney General Merrick Garland stated that the arrests mark a significant blow to one of the world’s most powerful drug trafficking organizations, the Sinaloa Cartel. El Mayo, born in Culiacán in 1948, has been the target of multiple legal cases accusing him of drug trafficking into…
Alessandro Pietta, a weapons manufacturer, provided a concise testimony defending the replica Colt revolver at the center of the Halyna Hutchins case. The expert confirmed that the weapon had undergone quality control processes, crucial in Alec Baldwin’s manslaughter trial. Despite Pietta’s testimony, a potential 18-month prison sentence looms if Baldwin is found guilty. The trial shed light on the gun’s history: crafted by Pietta in 2017 as a showpiece for a US event, later owned by Seth Kenney before appearing in the film Rust. Amidst speculations of a malfunction, the FBI tests revealed the gun fired without trigger manipulation. In…
The Tragedy of Rust: Alec Baldwin Faces Trial for Involuntary Manslaughter The trial of actor Alec Baldwin for involuntary manslaughter in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film Rust is set to begin in New Mexico. Baldwin, who is also the producer of the independent Western movie, could face up to 18 months in prison if convicted. Baldwin has arrived in New Mexico with his defense team, including prominent lawyer Alex Spiro. The trial is expected to last nine days, with prosecutors focusing on proving that Baldwin carelessly handled the weapon that led to Hutchins’…
President Joe Biden started his term with a strong move towards the Latino electorate by introducing legislation to reform the immigration system. The bill aimed to provide green cards to Dreamers, TPS holders, and undocumented farm workers. Despite this, Biden later implemented tough asylum restrictions, drawing criticism. The administration faced challenges due to a surge in arrivals at the southern border, leading to the use of Trump-era policies like Title 42 for deportations.Critics argued that Biden’s actions contradicted his promises to reform immigration policies. Although the administration granted humanitarian parole to many migrants, it also faced backlash for maintaining controversial…
Héctor Tobar, a renowned author with a Pulitzer Prize and five books under his belt, delves into the complexities of Latino identity in the United States in his latest work, Our Migrant Souls: A Meditation on Race and the Meanings and Myths of “Latino,” offering a personal and ambitious perspective on the subject. Inspired by his father’s journey from Guatemala after a political upheaval, Tobar explores the multi-faceted Latino experience in the U.S., highlighting the cultural richness and historical complexities that shape this community. In a candid conversation, Tobar reflects on the impact of Latino narratives in mainstream media and…
Asunción Ponce, a seasoned farmworker, shares his experience of working in extreme temperatures. Having spent most of his life toiling in the fields, Ponce recalls a harrowing incident of heatstroke that landed him in the hospital last year. His story sheds light on the challenges faced by agricultural workers, particularly in states like California, where the weather poses a serious threat to their health and safety. Asunción Ponce Espinosa, in the garden of his home in Fresno, California, on May 13, 2024. Gabriel Osorio (© Gabriel Osorio ) As efforts are made to protect workers from extreme heat, the United…
Former president Donald Trump faces a tough time as he is convicted on 34 counts of falsifying business records. Despite this, his supporters remain loyal and are hopeful he will win the November 5 election to return to the White House. Trump himself has taken to social media to denounce the verdict, claiming it is a violation of his civil rights and part of a political witch hunt. His supporters have flooded fundraising platforms, crashing them temporarily in a show of overwhelming support. Donald Trump leaving the courthouse in Manhattan (New York), on Thursday. Justin Lane (AP) The fundraising appeal…