Disappearances in Mexico have surged by 200% over the past decade, with over 130,000 people currently considered missing or disappeared, according to The Guardian. This grim statistic comes as drug cartels continue to expand their influence across the country. Meanwhile, in other global developments, Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall passed away at the age of 95, as announced by his wife on Facebook, and supporters gathered in Moscow to mourn the death of Alexey Navalny two years after his passing.
The surge in disappearances in Mexico paints a stark picture of the ongoing violence. Ángel Montenegro, a 31-year-old construction worker, was taken in August 2022, according to The Guardian, highlighting the vulnerability of ordinary citizens. Demonstrations demanding justice for the missing, such as the 43 students from Ayotzinapa, continue to take place.
Robert Duvall, known for his forceful roles, including Tom Hagen in "The Godfather," was remembered by his wife, Luciana Duvall, who stated, "For each of his many roles, Bob gave everything to his characters and to the truth of the human spirit they represented," according to Al Jazeera.
In Argentina, economic hardship continues to grip the population. Many residents are resorting to loans to cover basic needs, according to Al Jazeera. Diego Nacasio, a full-time salesman, noted that his salary, along with his wife's, runs out around the 15th of each month, forcing them to seek extra work.
The Israeli government has approved a proposal to reactivate land registration in the occupied West Bank for the first time since 1967, according to Al Jazeera. This move paves the way for Israel to gain ownership of vast swaths of land Palestinians hoped would be part of their future state.
Two years after Alexey Navalny's death in an Arctic penal colony, supporters gathered at his Moscow grave, as reported by Al Jazeera. Five European countries have stated that he was poisoned with dart frog toxin, though Russia denies any wrongdoing, claiming he died of natural causes.
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