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Palma Lawyer’s Vision Realized: New Orphanage and School Opening in Liberia to Transform Lives

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Kingsville, Liberia — After seven years of dedication, Palma-based lawyer Alejandro Bellapart will see his vision come to fruition with the opening of a new orphanage and school next month, aimed at supporting local children in need. The facility is located a few hours from Monrovia, where Bellapart, known as Father Sandro in Liberia, first met Mother Victoria in 2018. She has cared for orphans for over three decades, providing them with both a home and an education. Accompanied by his two children, Carlos and Mariá, Bellapart will celebrate the unveiling of the complex. Both … Read more

Federal Court Backs Harvard Amid Trump’s Controversial Bid to Limit Foreign Enrollment

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BOSTON — A federal judge’s recent decision has temporarily safeguarded Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students while a legal dispute with the federal government continues. This ruling is seen as a significant victory for Harvard amid a broader confrontation with the Trump administration regarding university policies. U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs issued her ruling on Friday, which allows the prestigious Ivy League institution to maintain its international student enrollment during the ongoing lawsuit. The judge clarified that while the university can continue its admissions processes, the federal government retains the right to evaluate Harvard’s … Read more

Attorney General Takes Action Against D.C. Nonprofit for Misappropriating Grant Funds

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Washington, D.C. – The District of Columbia’s Attorney General, Brian Schwalb, has taken legal action against a local nonprofit and its former CEO, accusing them of misappropriating grant funds intended for violence reduction initiatives. The lawsuit seeks to recover significant amounts of money that the city claims were improperly handled. The nonprofit organization, Women in H.E.E.L.S., received financial support during the fiscal years 2022 and 2023 to implement programs aimed at reducing violence in the Congress Heights neighborhood, specifically to assist women and girls. The grants were part of the Cure the Streets initiative, a … Read more