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With a focus on human rights, US policy toward Latin America under Jimmy Carter briefly tempered a long tradition of interventionism in a key sphere of American influence, analysts say. Carter, who died Sunday at the age of 100, defied the furor of US conservatives to negotiate the handover of the Panama Canal to Panamanian control, suspended aid to multiple authoritarian governments in the region, and even attempted to normalize relations with Cuba. Carter's resolve to chart a course toward democracy and diplomacy, however, was severely tested in Central America and Cuba, where he was forced to balance his human rights priorities with pressure from adversaries to combat the spread of communism amid the Cold War standoff with the Soviet Union. "Latin America was fundamental and his global policy was oriented toward human rights, democratic values and multilateral cooperation," political analyst Michael Shifter of the Inter-American Dialogue, a think tank in Washington, told AFP. During his 1977-1981 administration, which was sandwiched between the Republican presidencies of Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan, the Democrat sought to take a step back from US alignment with right-wing dictatorships in Latin America. An important symbol of Carter's approach was the signing of two treaties in 1977 to officially turn over the Panama Canal in 1999. "Jimmy Carter understood that if he did not return the canal to Panama, the relationship between the United States and Panama could lead to a new crisis in a country where Washington could not afford the luxury of instability," said Luis Guillermo Solis, a political scientist and former president of Costa Rica. Carter called the decision, which was wildly unpopular back home, "the most difficult political challenge I ever had," as he accepted Panama's highest honor in 2016. He also hailed the move as "a notable achievement of moving toward democracy and freedom." On Sunday, Panamanian President Jose Mulino praised Carter for helping his country achieve "full sovereignty." During his term, Carter opted not to support Nicaraguan strongman Anastasio Somoza, who was subsequently overthrown by the leftist Sandinista Front in 1979. But in El Salvador, the American president had to "make a very uncomfortable pact with the government," said Shifter. To prevent communists from taking power, Carter resumed US military assistance for a junta which then became more radical, engaging in civilian massacres and plunging El Salvador into a long civil war. Carter took a critical approach to South American dictatorships in Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and Paraguay, suspending arms deliveries and imposing sanctions in some cases. But his efforts "did not achieve any progress in terms of democratization," said Argentine political scientist Rosendo Fraga. The American president also tried to normalize relations with Cuba 15 years after the missile crisis. He relaxed sanctions that had been in force since 1962, supported secret talks and enabled limited diplomatic representation in both countries. "With him, for the first time, the possibility of dialogue rather than confrontation as a framework for political relations opened up," Jesus Arboleya, a former Cuban diplomat, told AFP. But in 1980, a mass exodus of 125,000 Cubans to the United States, with Fidel Castro's blessing, created an unexpected crisis. It "hurt Carter politically with the swarm of unexpected immigrants," said Jennifer McCoy, a professor of political science at Georgia State University. Castro continued to support Soviet-backed African governments and even deployed troops against Washington's wishes, finally putting an end to the normalization process. However, more than 20 years later, Carter made a historic visit to Havana as ex-president, at the time becoming the highest-profile American politician to set foot on Cuban soil since 1959. During the 2002 visit, "he made a bold call for the US to lift its embargo, but he also called on Castro to embrace democratic opening," said McCoy, who was part of the US delegation for the trip, during which Castro encouraged Carter to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at a Cuban All-Star baseball game. "Castro was sitting in the front row and we were afraid he would rise to give a long rebuttal to Carter's speech. But he didn't. He just said, 'Let's go to the ball game.'" Cubans "will remember with gratitude his efforts to improve relations," the island's current leader Miguel Diaz-Canel said on Sunday. In the years following Carter's presidency, Ronald Reagan (1981-1989) would go on to resume a full-frontal confrontation with Cuba. Decades later, Barack Obama (2009-2017) opened a new phase of measured normalization, which Donald Trump (2017-2021) brought to an end. US President Joe Biden promised to review US policy toward Cuba, but hardened his stance after Havana cracked down on anti-government protests in 2021. "Carter showed that engagement and diplomacy are more fruitful than isolation," McCoy said. bur-lp-rd-jb/lbc/mlr/bfm/sst/bbk/nro/acbA local activist was allegedly blindfolded and tortured after his arrest in connection with some videos claiming that Zimbabweans voted in Mozambique’s disputed October elections. Thousands of Zimbabweans allegedly voted for the ruling party Frelimo in the October election. The activist, Talent Rusere (32), who was arrested at Plumtree Border Post after his deportation from Botswana appeared at the Harare magistrates court on Christmas Eve. Rusere was remanded in custody by Harare Magistrate Rufaro Panavanhu to December 30 for bail application. The activist filed complaints before the magistrate claiming he was blindfolded and tortured upon his arrest, before being driven to Harare at night to appear in court. He is being charged with two counts of violating immigration laws and the Data Protection Act. Prosecutors alleged that Rusere was residing in Botswana without a valid passport and is currently of no fixed abode. They alleged that on December 23, 2024, Rusere was deported through the Plumtree border post after he was caught without a valid passport in that country. Rusere is said to have left Zimbabwe on an unknown date without possessing a valid passport and through an unidentified port of entry or exit. It was alleged that on an unknown date Rusere originated and distributed video messages which were meant to incite unrest in Zimbabwe and other parts of the Sadc region. The videos alleged that Zimbabweans were caught on camera casting their votes in Mozambique’s elections held on October 9. lt is alleged that as a result, some Zimbabweans responded on various social media platforms by threatening to engage in violent activities in solidarity with the opposition in Mozambique. The prosecutors claimed that Rusere was likely to commit more offences because he is the current chairperson of the Southern Africa Lawyers for Human Rights Commission. They said if granted bail, he may make public comments about the situation in Mozambique and Zimbabwe to incite hatred and violence against member states. The opposition in Mozambique has rejected the outcome of the October elections that extended the ruling Frelimo’s stay in power. Last week the neighbouring country’s Constitutional Court upheld the results, sparking deadly riots. Over 151 rioters have been killed since the unrest started in October, according to Plataforma Decide, an election monitoring group. 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CLEVELAND, Ohio — A single ticket sold in California matched the winning numbers from the Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, Mega Millions drawing, winning a $1.22 billion jackpot. The ticket was sold at Sunshine Food and Gas in Cottonwood, which is located in northern California, according to the California Lottery . A ticket sold in Ohio matched five numbers and is worth $1 million. The winning numbers are 3-7-37-49-55 Mega Ball 6 Megaplier 3X. The jackpot is $20 million for the drawing on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Ishar Gill, a son of the owner of Sunshine Food and Gas, said the winning ticket was “a blessing” for the small rural town of roughly 6,000 people. 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The Rolling Cash 5 jackpot for the next drawing is $209,000 for hitting all five numbers and the odds of winning are 1-in-575,757. Drawings for Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 5 are twice daily, at 12:29 p.m. and 7:29 p.m. The drawing for the Rolling Cash 5 is each night at 7:35 p.m. Classic Lotto draws at 7:05 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. The odds of winning the jackpot with a $1 ticket are 1-in-13,983,816. Lucky for Life draws at 10:30 p.m. each night. The odds of winning the jackpot with a $2 ticket are 1 in 30,821,472. Powerball draws on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10:59 p.m. The odds of winning the jackpot with a $2 ticket are 1 in 292,201,338. Mega Millions draws on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11 p.m. The odds of winning the jackpot with a $2 ticket are 1-in-302,575,350. The official Ohio Lottery site offers more information on instant tickets, raffles & other lottery games.Matt Duchene and Jamie Benn lead the Stars past the Blackhawks 5-1 CHICAGO (AP) — Matt Duchene and Jamie Benn each had a goal and two assists, and the Dallas Stars beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-1 on Sunday night. Jay Cohen, The Associated Press Dec 29, 2024 8:16 PM Dec 29, 2024 8:20 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger makes a save on the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley) CHICAGO (AP) — Matt Duchene and Jamie Benn each had a goal and two assists, and the Dallas Stars beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-1 on Sunday night. Jason Robertson, Evgenii Dadonov and Wyatt Johnston each had a goal and an assist for Dallas, which had lost three of four. Jake Oettinger made 24 saves. Chicago dropped its fourth consecutive game. It lost three of four in its season series against Dallas. Connor Bedard scored his 10th goal for the Blackhawks, and Arvid Soderblom made 26 stops. Next up for Bedard and company is the Winter Classic on Tuesday against St. Louis. Dallas grabbed control after Chicago forward Tyler Bertuzzi was ejected 8:11 into the second period. Bertuzzi was sent off for elbowing Stars forward Colin Blackwell in the face. Robertson made it 2-1 when he converted a wrist shot from the right circle at 8:23. It was Robertson's first goal since Dec. 14 and No. 8 on the season. Dadonov got a slick pass from Duchene and scored his 10th goal with 5:14 left in the second. Takeaways Stars: Miro Heiskanen added two assists as the Stars used their superior depth to control much of the game. Blackhawks: Once again, not enough offensive opportunities. It has been a recurring problem for the Blackhawks for much of the season so far. Key moment Johnston's stick broke right before he scored his eighth goal 10 seconds into the third period. Duchene's pass went off Johnston and past Soderblom, giving the Stars a 3-1 lead. Key stat The Stars are 12-3-0 against the Blackhawks since the 2021-22 season. Up next Dallas opens a three-game homestand on Tuesday night against Buffalo. Chicago plays St. Louis on Tuesday at Wrigley Field. ___ AP NHL: https://apnews.com/hub/nhl Jay Cohen, The Associated Press See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? 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