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Costa Rica becomes the first country in Central America to legalize same-sex marriage

Costa Rica becomes the first country in Central America to legalize same-sex marriage

In a landmark court ruling on Tuesday, Costa Rica became the first country in Central America and the sixth country in Latin America to legalize same-sex marriage. In August 2018, Costa Rica’s constitutional court ruled that a ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional and gave parliament 18 months to

Bolsonaro continues to downplay virus while US imposes Brazil travel ban

Bolsonaro continues to downplay virus while US imposes Brazil travel ban

Brazil now has the second-highest number of novel coronavirus cases (SARS-CoV-2) in the world, with over 376,000 confirmed cases and over 23,000 deaths. As precious test kits are frantically handed out while hospitals continue to fill, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro seems less concerned. What has become known as

For countries seeing coronavirus cases decline, WHO warns of "second wave"

WHO warns of “second wave" for countries seeing COVID-19 cases decline

On Monday, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned that countries that are witnessing a decline in COVID-19 cases could still face an “immediate second peak.” During an online briefing, WHO’s top health emergencies expert Dr. Mike Ryan explained that while case numbers are declining in many countries, for other

who is william singer

Who is William Singer?

In March 2019, self-styled college admissions coach William Singer was thrust into the national spotlight after a federal investigation into a nationwide admissions fraud scheme known as Operation Varsity Blues. Singer was accused of acting as an intermediary for wealthy parents who sought to ensure their children’s admission to

Trump announces travel ban for Brazil

Trump announces travel ban for Brazil

On Sunday the Trump Administration announced that it would deny entry to foreigners coming from Brazil, which is second to the United States in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases. The ban will take effect on Thursday and does not apply to legal permanent residents, a spouse, parent or child