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World Hispanic News
May 01, 2008 2:02 PM
Mexico is currently facing a drug war and a crisis on its border. Mexican authorities say that in the past year, drug gangs have killed two thousand Mexican law officers. In almost every case, they killed them with guns purchased in the U.S., then smuggled across the border. Recently, President Bush promised to crack down on arms smugglers in Mexico.
Soccer superstar Ronaldo, who’s won two world cups with Brazil, including the 2002 title in which he scored eight goals, was questioned by police this week. He was said to be involved in a run-in with transgender prostitutes in a Rio De Janeiro motel. Ronaldo admitted that he knew they were prostitutes, but said he didn’t realize they were transgender, until they got to the motel. The athlete told police that he offered to pay anyway. Then, one of the prostitutes allegedly asked for thirty thousand dollars to keep the story from the media. One of the three prostitutes also accused Ronaldo of asking for drugs.
Immigration rallies are expected throughout the United States on May 1st. Last year, in Los Angeles, violent altercations between police and protestors stunned the city. However, crowds are not expected to be as large as they were two years ago, when millions of immigrants hit the streets around the country, asking for immigration reform and a workers program.
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