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103-year-old woman defeats COVID-19

103-year-old Jennie Stejna recovered from Covid-19, and did so by celebrating with her favorite drink, a cold beer.

When Jennie tested positive for COVID-19, her family prepared for the worst. One night they even received a call from the hospital regarding Jennie’s poor health and said goodbye to her over the phone.

However, couple of days later, instead of receiving a catastrophic call, they received the news that the patient had recovered favorably, that she no longer had any symptoms and that her test was negative.

International

U.S. targets visa restrictions on cuban medical mission exploiters

The United States announced on Tuesday that it is expanding the current visa restrictions imposed on those benefiting from the “labor exploitation” of Cuban workers abroad, including those involved in medical missions.

The State Department stated in a communiqué that this expanded policy applies to current or former government employees and other individuals, such as foreign government officials, believed to be responsible for or involved in the “exploitation” of labor, particularly in Cuba’s medical missions abroad.

The U.S. government has also targeted the immediate family members of these individuals.

The statement detailed that the State Department has already taken steps to restrict visas for several individuals, including some Venezuelans, under this expanded policy.

International

Pope Francis health remains critical but stable, Vatican reports

The health condition of Pope Francis, who is suffering from double pneumonia, “remains critical but stable,” the Vatican announced on Tuesday evening, marking the 12th day of his hospitalization. It was emphasized that the 88-year-old pontiff had been working during the day.

“The clinical condition of the Holy Father remains critical but stable,” stated the Holy See in a brief communiqué, adding that “the prognosis remains reserved.”

Pope Francis’ health continues to be a global concern, but the Vatican clarified that the Jesuit remains active: “In the morning, after receiving the Eucharist, he resumed his work.” Additionally, he underwent a “scheduled CT scan for the radiological monitoring of bilateral pneumonia,” a potentially life-threatening infection of the lung tissue.

Earlier, the Vatican had announced that the Pope had received a visit from the Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, and Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra, the second and third in command of the Holy See, respectively.

During this visit, his first since being admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, the Pope authorized the canonization of two laypersons from Venezuela and Italy, and called for a consistory — an assembly of cardinals — although he did not specify the date.

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Tren de Aragua registered as terrorist entity in Argentina’s RePET Registry

Argentina’s Ministry of Security, led by Minister Patricia Bullrich, has declared the Tren de Aragua as a terrorist organization.

In a joint statement with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was outlined that the criminal gang, originally from Venezuela, represents a “serious and multifaceted threat to national security.”

The decision was formalized in the Official Gazette, and the Tren de Aragua has been registered in the Registry of Entities Linked to Terrorism (RePET). This registry includes organizations such as al-Qaeda and Hezbollah’s allies, among others.

CNN has reached out to the Ministry of Security to inquire whether there are any records of Tren de Aragua’s activities in Argentine territory and whether they are coordinating their efforts with other countries, and is awaiting a response.