A look back at 2024 reveals many global stories beyond the US presidential election, including political unrest in Venezuela, gang violence in Haiti, energy crises in Ecuador and Cuba, and soaring poverty rates in Argentina.
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US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized for two weeks due to complications from prostate cancer surgery and an ensuing infection, which he kept secret from senior administration officials including President Biden. His secrecy triggered reviews on procedures for notifying the White House if an official needs to transfer…