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Grupo Frontera catapults to spotlight with help from Bad Bunny

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Grupo Frontera catapults to spotlight with help from Bad Bunny

Earlier this year, the band Grupo Frontera earned Puerto Rican rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer Bad Bunny’s attention.

The Texas based group earned their first Hot 100 top 10 hit with their song “Un x100to” with Bad Bunny. The song was produced and composed by Latin music makers Edgar Barrera and MAG and has had more than 28.6 million streams and 6.3 million airplays. The song focuses on a story of a lover trying to reconnect with their ex despite them only having 1 percent left on their phone battery.

Bad Bunny’s guest spot on the song wasn’t revealed to the group until the day they filmed the music video. Grupo Frontera’s producer had promised them a special surprise on the first day of filming, and Bad Bunny walked out of the trailer and surprised them.

Grupo Frontera and Bad Bunny joined forces again at the popular music festival Coachella earlier this year where they performed three songs together. And although they admitted they were worried the crowd wouldn’t know their lyrics, everyone at the festival sang along to the music.

The music group was formed in MacAllen, a town in Texas, and focuses their music on norteña cumbia rhythms and grupera music. They entered the music scene by playing music at parties, and weddings, and had considered music more of a hobby. Grupo Frontera is made up of Payo, Julian Pena, Carlos Guerrero, Alberto Beto Acosta and Jaun Javier Canto, all of whom identify as Mexican.

Photo courtesy: Grupo Frontera Instagram

The music group entered the norteño music scene thanks to the release of a cover of Morta’s “No Se Va” which has had hundreds of millions of views on YouTube. The single charted on the Billboard Hot 100 and is only the fifth regional Mexican song to ever make the list.

TikTok played a part in the group earning popularity thanks to a TikTok that featured a couple dancing to “No SeVa.” The TikTok went viral, and many people recreated the dance the couple did to the song.

In general, Mexican regional music has become more popular in recent years. Grupo Frontera has gained significant traction in other Latin American countries thanks to their style and social media presence. The group typically focuses their lyrics on love and heartbreak that they combine with catchy rhythms. Billboard credited the group’s success for helping Mexican regional music breakthrough.

Thanks to their popularity, Grupo Frontera began a 23-date tour earlier this year that included a stop in Denver. They also sold out shows in places like Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, California and Mexico.

Grupo Frontera’s music can be found on YouTube, Apple Music, Spotify, and other streaming service providers. More information about the group can be found at grupo-frontera.com.

Celebrating our history, culture and pride on August 5th

Pauline Rivera
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Celebrating our history, culture and pride on August 5th

On Saturday, August 4-6, 2023, former and current residents of Costilla-Amalia, New Mexico and neighboring communities will come together in celebration of 175 years of a Costilla-Amalia settlement dating back to 1848.

Costilla and Amalia have been agricultural and ranching communities which also include sawmills, tourist attractions (fishing, hunting in Amalia). They are also home to many who graduated from the local (now closed) Costilla High School, then set their sights on the city, yet never forgot their home.

A 15-member committee, chaired by this writer, Pauline Rivera, formed in 2021 to plan this awesome historic event. How many times does anyone have the opportunity to celebrate 175 years . . . of anything?

On this historical weekend, kicked off by an incredible parade to include families and their family banners, military personnel, veterans, floats, vintage cars, local businesses and other groups. Our beautiful local churches, Sagrado Corazón in Costilla, established in 1865, the Santo Nino Church in Amalia, the Sacred Heart Church in Garcia, established in 1944 are part of this beautiful event. Many returning for the first time in years, come home to celebrate with pride. The main ceremony is scheduled on Saturday, August 5 at the Plaza de Arriba hosted by Dennis and Miriam Santistevan. The ceremony includes a memorable opening, notable speakers, entertainment slated as a Torres Musical presentation by the Torres Family, titled Mi Tierra, Mi Gente. Food, arts and jewelry vendors are scheduled to provide the best of the best and music is scheduled by Gino Rael and the Mighty Nice Band, other entertainment, and New Mexico’s own, Roberto Griego that evening.

Costilla and Amalia, two little villages in northern New Mexico both have a long list of A-listers, people who went on to higher education and became professionals in their field. Also, many successful locals tried their hand at farming, ranching, surveying and other private businesses.

Commercially, many family-owned businesses earned their living by way of grocery stores, gas stations, post offices, community halls, restaurants and more. We will pay tribute to the many that helped their community survive. The Malouff, Martinez, Lovato, Meyer and Gallegos families are but a few of those merchants.

The community boasts a once heavily student populated Costilla High School that educated students from Costilla, Amalia, Garcia, Questa and Cerro. In 1965 due to a shift in population and the opening of Moly Corp., Costilla students were then accommodated at Questa High School.

The town of Costilla is home to an S.P.M.D.T.U (Sociedad Protección Mutua de Trabajadores Unidos) chapter, where my late father Fermin Padilla was once president. Founded by Celedonio Mondragon, the S.P.M.D.T.U is the oldest Hispanic organization founded in 1900 in an effort to protect property and civil rights. The home office was based out of Antonito, Colorado and its historic building still stands. Today, a Denver chapter still exists, whose focus is education and providing scholarships for Hispanic students.

Another organization that serves the Costilla and Amalia communities, is the RCCLA (Rio Costilla Co-operative Land Association), now a membership organization that owns thousands of acres of land that was orginally slated from a Spanish land grant as part of the 1848 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. The community enjoys the benefits.

Amalia has been a tourist attraction for decades, with its scenic views, the Box Canyon, the beautiful Latir Lakes for fishing and mountains for hiking and hunting. This writer spent many a weekend and 4th of July holiday in this best kept secret.

In its heyday it has been reported that Costilla and surrounding areas, boasted close to 10,000 in population. Today, both communities hang on to their decreased populations but the pride of so many who were born and raised in those communities will never die.

Thanks to our sponsors, LaVozColorado, Albertson’s Market, Farmers Insurance/Taos and Duran’s Gas & Grocery. Thanks to the generous and gracious people who contributed to the effort that proudly celebrates the Costilla-Amalia 175th Anniversary Reunion – 1848-2023.

So, Mi Tierra, Mi Gente, reserve your room, your camping space, visit relatives and stay awhile. Enjoy your New Mexico food, dance to your favorite songs, and visit your primos and primas! Come celebrate your home, your heritage, your pride.

Is Denver getting a women’s pro-soccer team

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Is Denver getting a women’s pro-soccer team

Denver based entrepreneur Ben Hubbard and Major League Cricket executive Tom Dunmore teamed up, to announce ‘For Denver F’C, an initiative that intends to submit a bid to join a Division 1 pro league for women’s soccer by the end of 2023 with the ultimate goal of having a Denver/Colorado team playing by 2026.

Colorado has not had a presence in the two largest women’s sports leagues, the NWSL and the WNBA. With the recent championship wins by the Denver Nuggets and the Colorado Avalanche, the Denver and Colorado markets have rightfully become more appealing for potential expansion teams.

While there’s still a lot of work ahead of this endeavor, it brings a sense of excitement that Denver could be home to another professional sports team soon.

In other sports, the town of Eaton is elated over the recent MLB draft after their very own Walker Martin was drafted 52nd overall, to the San Francisco Giants on Monday. What makes Martin’s draft all the more impressive is he became the 10th highest pick ever out of a Colorado high school.

Martin was offered a $3 million signing bonus on top of his contract a practice uncommon for a pick at 52. The shortstop was impressive enough for the Giants to take a chance on the young shortstop from a small farming town in Northern Colorado.

The Colorado Rapids added Brazilian forward Rafael Navarro as a designated player on Monday. The addition will be considered under the MLS DP rule with allows teams to extend beyond their salary cap to sign players. Navarro will cost the Rapids $5 million should they choose the option to purchase after a year. Navarro comes from the championship team the Brazilian Palmeiras where he scored 11 goals since 2022.

Good news for Broncos fans as running back Javonte Williams told reporters on Monday that he has been cleared for training camp after rehabbing from a knee injury he suffered in week 4 last season.

The Broncos have been rumored to be in talks with running back Dalvin Cook likely due to the Williams injury. Under new coaching, Sean Payton is a coach who strongly believes in depth, which is why Denver has been on top of the list of suitors to land Cook. Cook has been with the Minnesota Vikings his entire career and had his second best season last year racking up 1,173 yards on 264 attempts with 8 touchdowns and 39 receptions.

The NL West basement dwelling Rockies have won 1 of their last five games after losing their last two in San Francisco to the Giants. The Rockies are now 15.5 games behind the Giants, 9.5 games behind the second-to-last place San Diego Padres, and 18 games behind the division leading L.A. Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks.

Bennet, Lankford introduce legislation to address high prescription drug costs

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Bennet, Lankford introduce legislation to address high prescription drug costs

U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and James Lankford (R-Okla.), members of the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance, introduced the Prescription Drug Supply Chain Pricing Transparency Act to require the Government Accountability Office conduct a study to increase transparency in the flawed drug pricing supply chain.

“Lifesaving medicine is still unaffordable for far too many Americans. This bill is an important step toward increasing transparency in the drug pricing supply chain and making high-quality health care more accessible for every American,” said Bennet.

“I’ve said it many times: Congress can’t fix what we can’t see, and the dark alley of prescription drug pricing is an area that needs as much sunlight as possible,” said Lankford. “A lack of information and reluctance on the part of those involved in pricing prescription drugs have made it difficult for Congress to provide oversight and make positive change. Our bill helps Congress better understand the realities of drug pricing scheme so we can better untangle the messy, complicated system in favor of better patient access and affordable prices for patients at the pharmacy counter.”

The United States spends more on prescription drugs on a per capita basis than any other country. In Colorado, prescription drug costs are rising faster than other types of health services. At the same time, relationships in the pharmaceutical drug supply chain between pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), health insurance plans, pharmacies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and other actors have grown increasingly complex. More transparency will help identify which parts of the supply chain contribute to inflated drug prices.

Specifically, the Prescription Drug Supply Chain Pricing Transparency Act will require the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study and submit a report to Congress about the ways the current pharmaceutical drug supply chain structure incents drug manufacturers, PBMs, insurance companies, and other actors to price drugs higher. Bennet is working to bring down the cost of prescription drugs for Coloradans. Last Congress, Bennet helped secure enhanced health insurance premium tax credits and the requirement for Medicare to negotiate drug prices in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). He first proposed both policies as part of his Medicare-X public option bill. This Congress, Bennet joined U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) in reintroducing the Improving Health Insurance Affordability Act to make permanent the premium tax credits in the IRA.

In April, Bennet reintroduced the Ensuring Timely Access to Generics Act to increase competition for generic drugs and lower drug costs for Americans. In May 2023, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee unanimously voted to advance the Ensuring Timely Access to Generics Act to the Senate Floor. In March, Bennet and his colleagues successfully urged Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure to release the names of common Medicare Part B medications that will be subject to price reductions this year. Seniors may save between $1-$449 per average dose for drugs ranging from blood thinners to antibiotics.

The text of the bill is available at here. 

A summary is available at here.  

Source: Senator Michael Bennet’s Office

Board votes to stop sale of dirtiest gas-powered lawn tools by 2025

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Board votes to stop sale of dirtiest gas-powered lawn tools by 2025

A gas-powered leaf blower produces as much ozone-forming pollution in one hour as driving 1,100 miles, fueling region’s dirty air days

As Colorado approaches the heart of ozone air pollution season, the Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC) board voted today to approve policies that will clean up our air and protect public health by accelerating the shift away from certain gas-powered lawn and garden machinery in the Denver Metro/North Front Range region in favor of cleaner electric equipment. The region has been out of compliance with air quality standards for years, and was downgraded in 2022 from “serious” to “severe” violator status.

The measures under consideration include a 2025 prohibition on the sale of new gas-powered push lawn mowers and handheld landscaping tools such as leaf blowers and trimmers, and seasonal use restrictions on this same type of equipment for public entities and commercial operators that kick in in 2025 and 2026 respectively.

“Pound for pound, gas-powered lawn and garden tools produce a shocking amount of pollution that contributes to asthma and other serious health issues, so phasing them out is a critical way that we as a community can tackle our dirty air problem,” said CoPIRG Foundation Clean Air Advocate Kirsten Schatz. “We suffer from some of the worst air pollution in the country, so it makes no sense to allow extremely dirty and loud lawn equipment when there are lots of electric options that don’t blast fumes in your face and are quieter and easier to maintain. There’s also lots of funding available to help people make the switch.”

Smaller gas-powered lawn and garden tools lack basic emissions controls and are extremely polluting. Operating a commercial leaf blower for just one hour can result in as much ozone-forming emissions as driving a car 1,100 miles – approximately the distance between Denver and Calgary, Canada.

A 2022 CoPIRG Foundation report showed that fully shifting the lawn and garden sector in the region away from gas-powered equipment could achieve nearly 20 percent of the cuts needed to bring ozone concentrations down below federal health-based air quality limits. Breathing ozone can cause harmful health effects including lung damage, worsening of existing respiratory conditions such as asthma and cardiovascular disease.

“Since 2006, I have led a nationwide franchise of electric lawn care businesses, headquartered in Fort Collins. Air pollution is terrible in our region, which is one reason I decided to use only electric equipment when launching my business – and why I support policies to restrict the use of small gas-powered equipment,” said Clean Air Lawn Care Founding Owner Kelly Giard. “These days, battery-powered tools have plenty of power to get the job done, and our costs are less over a 5 year period than if we were using gas. If our company can use this model and be successful, I know others can do the same.”

Electric lawn and garden equipment tools are cleaner, quieter and readily available at a range of price points comparable to gas-powered equipment. A number of companies along the Front Range already use electric-powered equipment. In interviews with CoPIRG Foundation staff they report:

  • “Electric equipment has been getting the job done for our company since 2018. Each year the equipment gets better and better as more companies move towards electric products creating competition and innovation.”
  • “Electric equipment tends to require less maintenance, vibrates less while in use (better for joints of operator when using 8+ hours per day), quieter which is better for the customer and neighbors of customers (noise pollution), and using electric equipment over gas equipment reduces the amount of local pollution. This last reason is important to us here in Denver specifically since we often struggle with air quality issues during the summer and small 2 stroke engines are a massive contributor to this problem.”
  • “Another benefit of electric equipment is that it’s quiet. Our clients will frequently be in their backyard and not even realize we’re there, mowing their front lawn.”

A suite of financial incentives exist to help people make the switch to electric:

  • A new state law will go into effect in January 2024 to provide a 30 percent discount on electric mowers, leaf blowers, trimmers and snowblowers at participating retailers.
  • The RAQC itself just launched a program offering matching grants of up to $3,000 for small businesses to make the switch.
  • When the RAQC’s Public Entity Grant reopens for a second round, public agencies such as municipalities, counties, public schools and universities can apply for grants of up to $100,000 to make the switch.
  • For individuals, the RAQC offers the Mow Down Pollution voucher program worth up $75 to $150 towards the purchase of electric equipment for those who recycle old gas mowers or leaf blowers, as well as grants for public entities to purchase electric lawn care tools.
  • In Boulder County, Partners for a Clean Environment and the City of Boulder have teamed up to offer grants of up to $10,000 to commercial operators making the switch.
  • Federal tax credits of up to $7,500 are available thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act for some large electric mowers.

“We want to live in a world where taking care of your lawn or garden doesn’t mean spewing tons of pollution into your face and into our community,” said Schatz. “The health and financial costs of gas-powered equipment just aren’t worth it.”

Now that they are approved, the measures will go to the Air Quality Control Commission for consideration.

For general information on air quality challenges in Colorado and the harmful health effects of ozone, visit www.cleanaircolorado.org.

Source: CoPIRG Foundation

What’s Happening?

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What’s Happening?

Exhibits

From Indigenous keepers of the land in Colorado’s mountains and plains to Mexican Land Grants and the Homestead Act of 1862, to building communities in rural Colorado, women have played an integral and often invisible role in shaping the land of our state. In More Than Place: Colorado, Women, and Land, the Center for Colorado Women’s History examines the legacies of Western women, their role and place on the land, challenges perceptions of access, and centers diverse communities of Colorado women.

Visit https://www.historycolorado.org/exhibit/more-place-colorado-women-and-land for more information.

Photo courtesy: History Colorado

Que Pasa? is compiled by La Voz Staff. To submit an event for consideration please email attractions@lavozcolorado.com with Que Pasa in the subject line by Friday at 5 p.m.

Student Debt Relief may be a bridge too far

David Conde
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Student Debt Relief may be a bridge too far
David Conde, Senior Consultant for International Programs

The decision by the United States Supreme Court to deny President Biden’s debt relief for the 43 million college and university student borrowers puts the nation in the grips of dilemma. This is reflected in the latest ABC poll that has 43 percent supporting the initiative, 42 percent against and 14 percent that do not know.

The dilemma precipitated by the Court includes having many former students continue to put their lives on hold until they can manage a solution knowing that a debt is a debt and paying it is the right thing to do. The dilemma also takes us back to the welfare state created to help the poor navigate their socio-economic condition that was largely abolished during the Clinton years largely because of the “handout” image associated with the programs

At the same time, the rapidly increasing costs of study at public colleges and universities caused by the great increases in tuition and fees resulted in increased debt.

The beginning of my educational experience predates the dilemma as there was little to support attendance at a college other than personal desire and family resources. I found that out when I returned home from military service.

I began by working nights cleaning offices and attending the University of Denver (DU) during the day until I found out from a fellow student that I could attend the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) for a whole year for the same tuition I was paying at DU for a quarter. I quickly applied for admission and registered at UNC for Fall classes.

Working all night and driving to UNC for day classes lasted a short time before I fell asleep on my way back, hit a bridge and ended in the river.

The UNC leadership was supportive but could only find a lender that could help the following quarter.

That little bit of assistance helped me settle, work and study in Greeley. Later, after graduate work at the University of Kansas, I went into college teaching and found that there was an abundance of financial aid programs available to students.

That abundance is coming due for payment now. Liberal borrowing especially from federally guaranteed sources along with the rapid rise in the cost of study has created a ballooning debt.

The question in the minds of many is, “How does the federal government help ameliorate this obstacle to normalizing life without it appearing to be a “handout?” On the other hand, one can also ask, “what has been the role of lack of public support for higher in helping to create unmanageable student debt?”

Those are the questions that appear to split American thinking about higher education. The Supreme Court has avoided the issue by prohibiting the President from dealing with the problem in his manner at the same time that it does not provide a road map to a solution.

I finished my graduate education with a debt of $11,000. I found out that I could have half of the debt forgiven if I taught for at least 5 years.

The teaching profession was a priority for the nation at the time. The resulting generation of a 50 percent discount on my debt can be offered as an excellent model for what we may want to do with student debt today.

We need to feel that we are not giving a “handout.” We also need to provide for institutional justice.

The views expressed by David Conde are not necessarily the views of LaVozColorado. Comments and responses may be directed to News@lavozcolorado.com.

RTD suspends L Line service for rail repair work on Welton Street

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RTD suspends L Line service for rail repair work on Welton Street

Disruption will take place for 20 days; customers are encouraged to explore bus Route 43 as an alternate

Photo courtesy: RTD

In order to repair a section of rail near 30th and Welton streets, the Regional Transportation District (RTD) will suspend L Line light rail service for 20 days beginning today and continuing through the end of service on Sunday, July 30. L Line customers are encouraged to explore Bus Route 43 as an alternative service.

The project will replace a segment of one of the oldest sections of track on the RTD light rail system and make improvements to the crossings at Downing and 30th Streets.

  • D and H Line trains will continue to operate and serve downtown stations (16th•California, 18th•California, 16th•Stout and 18th•Stout).
  • The 30th•Downing light rail station will remain accessible for Bus Routes 12, 28 and 38.
  • Welton Street will be closed at 30th Street during the work, and there will be a lane shift on 30th Street to accommodate construction of an ADA curb ramp.
  • Southbound Downing Street will be closed at 30th Street; traffic will be detoured to California Street.
  • Work will take place every day of the project sched- ule. Work hours are Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.and Saturday-Sunday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • The work will be loud. RTD’s contractor willremove and replace all track, paving, rail, ties, switches and ballast rock, the rock beneath the rail, from the intersection of 30th and Welton streets through the southern end of 30th•Welton Station.

Normal service will resume on Monday, July 31. Customers are encouraged to use RTD Next Ride web app to plan their trip, view other options and receive Service Alerts.

RTD thanks L Line neighbors and customers for their patience as the agency works to make lives better through connections.

During the months of July and August, RTD will offer zero fares across the entire system as part of the Zero Fare for Better Air initiative. This collaborative, statewide initiative is made possible by Colorado Senate Bill 22-180, the ozone season transit grant program in partnership with the Colorado Energy Office.

Our Government

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Our Government

White House

While in Vilnius, Lithuania, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that an emergency exists in the State of Vermont and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions in the areas affected by flooding beginning on July 9, 2023, and continuing.

Colorado Governor

Governor Polis welcomed Taylor Swift back to Colorado with a special “Jared’s Version” letter reminding concertgoers to be responsible, stay safe, and have fun. Taylor Swift will perform two concerts at Mile High Stadium on July 14th and 15th for more than 140,000 fans. “Even though it’s been five long years since you have been in Colorado on tour, we would never say I Forgot That You Existed. I hope you have time to enjoy some of the sights and natural beauty of Colorado while you’re here. If you need any recommendations for food, entertainment, or sights to see while in town, I Know Places,” Governor Polis said in the letter.

Denver Mayor

Mayor Michael B. Hancock’s Office released the following statement today on the Administration’s decision to not submit a proposed contract for migrant sheltering with GardaWorld Federal Services: “While we had hoped to conclude negotiations, community engagement and City Council approval prior to the change in administrations, there is much more work to do and therefore we will not be submitting the proposed contract to Council for final action at this time. The current financial and operational burden is not sustainable. As the city assesses the most viable and sustainable path forward, Denver will continue to welcome and meet the immediate needs of new arrivals for temporary shelter, food and connections to other resources in partnership with our nonprofit and faith communities.”

A Week In Review

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A Week In Review

Africa

South africa gets snow for first time in a decade – For the first time in over 10 years, South Africa’s largest city had snow fall. Temperatures in Johannesburg are expected to remain cold throughout the week, and meteorologists are keeping a close eye on the weather. Snow hit other parts of the country including the Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga and the Gauteng region which includes Johannesburg.

Air strike kills 22 in sudan – At least 22 people were killed by a Sudanese army air strike. Among the victims were women and children. The area has seen heavy conflict since April between the army and a paramilitary force who have been battling for control of the capital Khartoum. Nearly three million people have been forced from their homes because of the conflict.

Asia

China kindergarten stabbing – Police say they arrested a 25-year-old man who is accused of stabbing six people at a kindergarten in China. Among those who were killed include three children, a teacher and two parents. It is unknown what the attacker’s motive was, but police said the stabbing was an intentional assault. China has seen a rise in knife attacks in recent years.

Vietnam bans Barbie movie – The upcoming Barbie film has been banned in Vietnam because of a scene that shows a map depicting Chinese territorial claims in the South China Sea. A senior Vietnamese official called a scene in the movie offensive, but it is unclear which scene they are referring to. China, Vietnam, the Philippines and other countries all have competing claims in the South China Sea.

Europe

France bans fireworks purchases – Residents in France have been banned from selling, possessing or transporting fireworks in anticipation of the Bastille Day festivities. The day falls on July 14 and is a celebration of France’s national day. Fireworks were used as a weapon during protests over the police killing of a 17-year-old. France’s Prime Minister said many people are worried about more violence during the holiday.

First openly gay president in eU sworn in – Lativa President Edgars Rinkevics became the first openly gay head of state of a European Union country when he was sworn into office. He served as the country’s foreign minister since 2011 and said fighting against corruption, crime and cartels must be a national priority. Gay marriage is illegal in Lativa but same sex unions are recognized.

Latin America

Mexican journalist’s body found Police in the Mexican state of Nayarit discovered the body of a journalist for one of Mexico’s top newspapers. The body of Luis Sánchez was found in the village of El Ahuacate, a day after he was reported missing. Sánchez is one of three journalists to have been abducted in the state recently. Many journalists who have been targeted in Mexico covered corruption or powerful drug cartels.

Bolsonaro banned from elections for eight years – Former Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro has been banned from running for office for eight years after he was found guilty of abusing his power ahead of last year’s election. He falsely claimed election ballots were vulnerable to hacking and fraud. Bolsonaro will not be eligible to run for office again until 2030. He called the decision a stab in the back and plans to keep advocating for right-wing politics.

North America

Larry Nassar stabbed in prison – Former U.S. national gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar was stabbed multiple times during a fight with another inmate. He is currently serving a sentence up to 175 years for molesting gymnasts and is in stable condition. Reports read he suffered a collapsed lung after being stabbed twice in the neck, twice in the back and six times in the chest. Over 330 women and girls accused Nassar of sexual abuse.

Walmart gunman sentenced – A 24-year-old in El Paso, Texas pleaded guilty for killing 23 people at a Walmart in 2019. The shooting was one of the deadliest of its kind in American history, and the killer, Patrick Crusius could still face the death penalty on capital murder charges in state court. He targeted mostly Hispanic shoppers during the attack and had posted anti-immigrant content online minutes before shooting shoppers.

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