62-year-old illegal alien left to die alone by compatriots at foot of Trump wall



An older foreign national died earlier this month after falling off a wall along the U.S. southern border near San Diego, California, and if not for American Border Patrol agents and first responders, he would have died alone.

At 5:42 in the morning on November 8, a group of suspected illegal aliens were spotted attempting to cross the double-barrier wall just west of the Otay Mesa Port of Entry in San Diego.

Apparently recognizing that they had law enforcement on their heels, the group scattered. One person returned to Mexico. Three managed to scale the second barrier wall using an "improvised pompier ladder" and head north, according to a press release from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

However, two men were still atop the second barrier when Border Patrol agents arrived in the zone between the two barrier walls. One man managed to make his descent into America and head north but was apprehended a short time later.

His fellow traveler — later identified by the San Diego Medical Examiner’s Office as Edgar Guillermo Hernández, a 62-year-old Colombian national — was not so fortunate.

At about 5:44 a.m., Hernández "fell as he descended, and landed on the north side of the secondary barrier," said the press release, which also noted that the secondary barrier is "approximately 30 feet tall and ... constructed of vertical metal bollards."

'This was one of the most dangerous areas. We have a double wall. We have a wall on both sides.'

From behind the barrier, Border Patrol agents noted that despite the fall, Hernández was still alive and moaning in pain. They quickly radioed for emergency medical assistance.

It seems there may have been some confusion about their exact location, because by 6:09, a Border Patrol supervisor had ordered agents to "escort" EMTs to the right spot, the press release said. They arrived about five minutes later, but within 60 seconds of their arrival, Hernández had become "physically unresponsive and stopped moving."

Hernández was pronounced dead at 6:25 a.m.

The medical examiner's office conducted an autopsy and determined that Hernández died of blunt-force injuries, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported.

An investigator from the medical examiner's office initially "took custody" of Hernández's body, the press release stated, but whether his body remains with the medical examiner is unclear.

The Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General has been notified of the incident, and the CBP Office of Professional Responsibility is "reviewing" it, the press release said.

During his first term, President-elect Donald Trump paid a visit to the Otay Mesa Port of Entry to celebrate progress on the border wall, one of his central campaign promises.

"This is an area — because it’s so highly trafficked, this was one of the most dangerous areas. We have a double wall. We have a wall on both sides," Trump said in a speech in September 2019.

"It’s a very powerful, very powerful wall," he added, "the likes of which, probably, to this extent, has not been built before."

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'Not a good look for the US': Soccer fans riot in Miami, delay start of Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia



The final for the Copa America soccer tournament was delayed for more than 75 minutes after fans rioted and breached the gates of the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida.

The final between Argentina and Colombia was the championship match of the Copa America, an international tournament that features teams from South America and North America.

With an intended start time of 8 p.m., the game didn't get underway until about 9:22 p.m; fans caused disturbances by jumping gates, pushing through fences, and even attempting to enter the stadium through ventilation systems.

Police eventually completely closed off the stadium gates, causing ticketed fans to wait outside as police and security attempted to contain the chaos and arrest those busting their way into the stadium. According to the Mirror, a number of fans grappled with police despite some having small children with them, as well.

'This [is] also not a good look because this is happening on our watch.'

Miami-Dade County police released a statement at the time about "several incidents" outside the stadium gates:

"These incidents have been a result of the unruly behavior of fans trying to access the stadium," the police said, according to Fox Sports. "We are asking everyone to be patient, and abide by the rules set by our officers and Hard Rock Stadium personnel. We are actively working with Hard Rock Stadium to ensure a safe environment for all those attending. Unruly behavior will get you ejected and/or arrested."

At that point, the game was given a new start time:

"We inform that people who do not have tickets will not be able to enter the stadium. Only those who have purchased tickets will be able to enter once access is enabled again," said CONMEBOL, the governing body of South American soccer.

"We inform that the match will be delayed 30 minutes, starting at 8:30 p.m. local time."

Mostly Colombian fans were seen in videos online rushing stadium entrances and evading police.

Due to delays in the 88-degree weather, several individuals received medical treatment while waiting outside the stadium.

As the start time approached, Fox Sports reporter relayed that the situation had "not been de-escalated," which led to another delay until 8:45.

Argentina players reported feeling "helpless" as some of their family members were unable to get into the stadium just minutes before the new start time. Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez was one of those players, concerned about his young kids not getting inside safely.

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After yet another delay, pushing the start time back to 9:15, soccer analyst Alexi Lalas commented that the security issues were a sight for sore eyes given that the 2026 World Cup is set to take place in the United States, along with Mexico and Canada.

"This [is] also not a good look because this is happening on our watch, in our country ... this is not a good look for the U.S. less than two years out of the World Cup," he said.

After an eventual 9:22 p.m. start, Argentina won the game 1-0 with a goal in extra time, in the 112th minute by Lautaro Martínez.

During the game, fans were seen getting ejected from seats that appeared not to be theirs, which highlighted another gripe fans had with the final. According to Forbes, tickets started as low as $2,000 and went as high as $66,765. The average cost was just over $4,000. For the rest of the tournament, tickets were about $200.

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American activist kidnapped, killed in Colombia after reportedly going on date with woman he met on social media



An activist from Minnesota was reportedly kidnapped and killed while visiting Colombia, according to his family. The American tourist was murdered after going on a date with a woman he met on social media, according to local reports.

Tou Ger Xiong, 50, was a popular activist, comedian, motivational speaker, and day trader. Xiong reportedly traveled to Medellín, Colombia, on Nov. 29.

The brother of Xiong, Eh Xiong, said he got a call from Tou Ger on Sunday night and that he asked to borrow $2,000. He said Tou Ger was a day trader, so it wasn't unusual for him to ask for money.

"This time he's like, 'Do you have a couple thousand?' And I'm like, 'Yeah, no problem,'" Eh told KARE. "I said, 'When you do you want it?' And he said, 'I want it now because I'm in a bit of a situation here.'"

Eh wired the money the next morning but wasn't sure if his brother received the money or not.

Suddenly, Tou Ger stopped responding to text messages from his brother. Eh contacted Tou Ger’s friend in Colombia, who then filed a police report.

KSTP-TV reported, "Tou Ger’s roommate also told Eh that Tou Ger had called him saying he was 'held at gunpoint.' Eh made contact with the U.S. Embassy as well as Sen. Tina Smith and Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s office."

The body of Tou Ger Xiong was discovered on Tuesday.

“It is with immense sadness that we share the heartbreaking news of the discovery of the body of our beloved family member, Tou Ger Xiong, who had been the victim of a kidnapping and murder,” his family said in a statement. “This has been an incredibly challenging time for our family and we appreciate the support and understanding of our community during this difficult period.”

“They found some clothes, blood, you know, on the bag, and they were able to confiscate that and apprehend one of the suspects,” said Eh.

Local newspaper El Colombiano reported, "His body was found in the waters of the La Corcovada ravine, in the La Pola neighborhood, with multiple stab wounds and blunt force trauma."

The Colombian news outlet added that Tou Ger went on a date with a woman he met through social media networks, which "led to the kidnapping and subsequent death" of Xiong.

The sectional director of the Medellín Prosecutor's Office, Yiri Milena Amado, said Xiong "went out to meet a woman who had been contacted by him." At 7 p.m., Tou Ger "makes a call to a friend in the United States, from his cell phone, saying that they were asking him for 2,000 dollars for his release."

Authorities believe that at some point during the date, several men kidnapped Xiong and then forced him to contact friends and family for ransom money.

Investigators added that thieves robbed the apartment where he was staying.

"We were able to identify a woman who was taking some things out of an apartment and when the authorities were present, this person managed to escape," Amado said.

Eh told the New York Post about a mystery woman Xiong was close with. "He had been in contact with this woman before, and she was part of the ‘new friends’ he made on his trips down there."

Xiong's murder is the 27th violent death of a non-migrant foreigner this year in Colombia.

Eh said his brother knew about the dangers of traveling to Colombia as a tourist.

Eh told the Star Tribune, "He was aware of it. But he’s one of those people who only assumes the best in people. It’s almost like a second home, he loved it there."

Politicians from Minnesota expressed their heartbreak over Xiong's tragic death.

Minnesota Rep. Betty McCollom (D) said, "This is devastating news. My heart goes out to Tou Ger Xiong’s family & our entire Hmong community. As a comedian and activist, his work touched many lives in the Twin Cities and beyond."

Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) stated, "This is a heartbreaking tragedy. Tou Ger was an incredible person who was constantly working to uplift his community. My office is in contact with Tou Ger’s family and the embassy in Columbia as they work to bring his body back to Minnesota. My thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones during this difficult time."

Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) added, "What happened to Tou Ger is heartbreaking. Archie and I can't imagine what his family is going through. We're praying for all of them. I have been in contact with the State Department since we first learned he was missing and I will work to ensure his remains are safely transported back to Minnesota. My thoughts are with his family, his friends, and the entire Hmong community as they grieve the loss of Tou Ger, and hope they find strength in their memories of him."

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Unapologetic mom and CEO sounds the alarm: ‘Our babies are under attack’



Over in Colombia, the country’s highest court this week ruled in favor of decriminalizing abortion in the first twenty-four weeks of pregnancy.

Abortion rights supporters gathered outside the courthouse in Bogotá under green umbrellas, adorned in green handkerchiefs – the symbol adopted for abortion rights that began in Argentina – and upon hearing the announcement that the ruling had gone in their favor, erupted in fits of joy.

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The case was brought to the high court by Causa Justa, the coalition of abortion rights groups, the New York Times reported. Activists present at the courthouse this week, and quoted by the NYT, appeared to gloat about the group’s ‘legal strategy,’ ‘tactics,’ and the impact they’d have on Americans.

“We are going to inspire people in the United States to defend the rights set out in Roe v. Wade,” said Catalina Martínez Coral, Colombian lawyer and member of Causa Justa.

Their celebratory displays did inspire one American, but maybe not in the way they hoped.

Sara Gonzales, mother of two, CEO of American Beauty, and Blaze TV host of "The News & Why It Matters," made it clear she would not be standing idly by as women continued to rejoice in favor of the idea that it is okay to hurt a child – and neither should you, she challenged.

“Let me just ask you, that every chance you get, you fight. You fight for your babies, you fight for my babies…we have to save our children, NOW," Gonzales proclaimed. “We have to make some noise. We have to piss people off. We need to be as bold and unapologetic about SAVING our babies, as they are about killing them.”

“The children of this world are under assault every day," Sara said. “Whether they are being trafficked at the border, killed by their own mothers in the womb…our babies are under attack.”

“And you need to do it now, before it is too late," Gonzales concluded.

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Women in the streets of Colombia boldly rejoiced over being legally allowed to kill their own babies in the womb.\n\nGod must be weeping.\n\nWe have to save our children. We MUST be as bold & unapologetic about SAVING our babies, as they are about killing them.\n- @SaraGonzalesTXpic.twitter.com/KgEXJ0Znhx
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A Colombian woman diagnosed with ALS was slated to die by euthanasia despite not having a terminal prognosis, but the fatal procedure was canceled



Martha Sepúlveda, a 51-year-old Colombian woman diagnosed with ALS, had been slated to become the first individual in that country without a terminal prognosis to die via legally permitted euthanasia. But the procedure planned for 7 a.m. Sunday Oct. 10 was canceled after a medical committee decided that she no longer satisfied the requirements because her health had apparently improved, according to The Washington Post.

Until this year, euthanasia had been legally available in the country to individuals with a life expectancy of half a year or less, according to the Post.

The outlet also noted that while ALS is a deadly disease without a cure, it advances at different rates and people can live for years or even decades.

According to the Post, Colombia's constitutional court ruled earlier this year that the choice of euthanasia applies not just to the terminally ill, but also to individuals experiencing "intense physical or mental suffering from bodily injury or serious and incurable disease."

A committee of the Colombian Pain Institute (Incodol) said in a statement that they were calling off the planned euthanasia, saying that the woman's case "does not meet the termination criteria," according to a report.

Camila Jaramillo is a lawyer for Sepúlveda, and Jaramillo's law firm, the Laboratory of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, has pledged to push back against the decision, according to the Post.

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The Colombian Institute of Pain, or Incodol, which had been scheduled to carry out the procedure on Sunday, said Sepúlveda's condition had improved between July and October, and that affected an earlier decision to allow her euthanasia procedure to proceed.

After discussing the case at length, the committee found no evidence meeting the requirements of degenerative, progressive and incurable illness, according to an explanation from the committee that was provided to The Washington Post by Jaramillo. Sepúlveda's illness "does not completely affect the functionality of the patient in instrumental activities or daily life as the patient and her family had expressed in previous medical records."

Determining that Sepúlveda "has a high probability of expecting a life of more than 6 months," the committee ruled that she wasn't eligible for euthanasia.

Responding to the news that the woman's planned euthanasia had been nixed, the Colombian health ministry said that an individual who does not have a terminal diagnosis cannot be cleared for euthanasia because the constitutional court has not put out its full ruling on the issue, according to the Post.

Legal experts pushed back against this, saying that court rulings take effect immediately, the Post said.

'Promoting a culture of death': Woman with ALS slated to die by euthanasia in Colombia on Sunday despite not having terminal prognosis



Martha Sepúlveda, a 51-year-old Colombian woman suffering from ALS, plans to become the first individual in that country without a terminal prognosis to die via legally permitted euthanasia, according to The Washington Post.

Until this year the nation had just permitted euthanasia for individuals with a life expectancy of half a year or less, according to the outlet.

Although ALS is a deadly disease with no known cure, people who have it can live anywhere from two years to a decade or even more, the Post reported.

In the months after Sepúlveda got diagnosed she lost control over the muscles in her legs. "What happens once I can no longer get into bed or use the bathroom without help?" Sepúlveda would ask her son, according to the outlet. "How far am I going to go?"

"From the spiritual level, I am totally calm," Sepúlveda, who identifies as "a Catholic person, very believing," said during an interview with the Colombian television network Noticias Caracol, according to a report, which linked to the Spanish-language interview.

"I need my mother, I want her with me, almost in any condition, but I know that in her words she no longer lives, she survives," the woman's only child, Federico Redondo Sepúlveda, reportedly told Noticias Caracol.

According to the Post, the nation's constitutional court ruled this year that euthanasia, which had already been available in the country, applies not just to the terminally ill, but also extends to individuals with "intense physical or mental suffering from bodily injury or serious and incurable disease."

Last year, lawyers lodged a suit requesting for the constitutional court to allow those with non-terminal diagnoses to die via euthanasia, according to the Post. The court indicated that euthanasia should be available for people with "intense physical and mental suffering."

"It opens up the possibility for people who are depressed or simply don't want to live anymore," noted Sen. María del Rosario Guerra, who belongs to the Democratic Center party of President Iván Duque, according to the Post. "We are promoting a culture of death."

Sepúlveda is planning to die at 7 a.m. Sunday.

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