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  • Uruguay secure dominant 5-0 victory over Bolivia in Copa America

    Uruguay secure dominant 5-0 victory over Bolivia in Copa America

    Uruguay delivered a commanding performance in the Copa America, securing a resounding 5-0 victory against Bolivia, with Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez showcasing his prowess on the field.

    The match, held in the United States, marked Uruguay’s second consecutive win in the tournament, positioning them strongly in their group standings.

    The early stages of the game saw Manchester United’s Facundo Pellistri opening the scoring with a precise header in the eighth minute. Shortly after, Darwin Nunez extended Uruguay’s lead with his tenth goal in seven appearances for his country, demonstrating his consistent form and scoring prowess.

    As the game progressed, winger Maximiliano Araujo added to Bolivia’s woes by scoring his second goal of the tournament, putting Uruguay firmly in control. Real Madrid’s Federico Valverde contributed to the goal fest with a clinical finish, followed by Tottenham’s Rodrigo Bentancur sealing the victory with a powerful header.

    Manager Marcelo Bielsa expressed cautious optimism about Uruguay’s performance, emphasizing that while the team has shown individual talent, there are still significant steps to take to reach their full potential. Bielsa highlighted the importance of maintaining focus and not drawing premature conclusions about the team’s capabilities.

    Uruguay, currently ranked 14th in FIFA’s world rankings, has its sights set on securing a record 16th Copa America title. The team’s next challenge will be against the United States in their final Group C match, where a draw would ensure Uruguay’s top spot in the group standings.

    The convincing victory against Bolivia underscores Uruguay’s formidable presence in the Copa America, with their attacking prowess and defensive solidity setting a strong foundation as they advance towards the knockout stages of the tournament.

  • Children survive after 40 days by consuming ‘cassava flour’

    Children survive after 40 days by consuming ‘cassava flour’

    A member of the Colombian military’s special forces claims that the use of cassava flour contributed to the survival of four children who were discovered alive in the Amazon rainforest more than a month after their plane had crashed.

    According to spokesperson Pedro Arnulfo Sánchez Suárez, the kids consumed “three kilogrammes (six pounds) of farina,” a coarse cassava flour that is frequently consumed by native communities in the Amazon region.

    Days after the crash, they consumed the farina they had brought with them. However, they soon ran out of food and made the decision to search for a location where they could survive, according to Suárez.

    “They were malnourished but fully conscious and lucid when we found them,” he added.

    “Their indigenous origins allowed them to acquire a certain immunity against diseases in the jungle and having knowledge of the jungle itself – knowing what to eat and what not to eat – as well as finding water kept them alive – which would not have been possible (if they) were not used to that type of hostile environment.”

    The four children – 13-year-old Lesly Jacobombaire Mucutuy, 9-year-old Soleiny Jacobombaire Mucutuy, 4-year-old Tien Ranoque Mucutuy and infant Cristin Ranoque Mucutuy – are currently recovering in a hospital in the Colombian capital Bogota after being taken there by air ambulance flown by the Colombian Air Force on Saturday, officials said.

    Medical reports say they are dehydrated and still “cannot eat food” – but are well and out of danger. “What’s required now is to stabilize (their health),” Colombian Defense Minister Ivan Velasquez told reporters who were gathered outside the hospital.

    The children’s mother Magdalena Mucutuy Valencia was killed in the plane crash on May 1, leaving them alone and stranded in the Amazon jungle. The plane’s pilot Hernando Murcia Morales and Yarupari indigenous leader Herman Mendoza Hernández were also killed in the accident.

    The children’s disappearance sparked a massive military-led search operation that saw more than one hundred Colombian special forces troops and over 70 indigenous scouts combing the deep forest.

    The four were eventually found in an area clear of trees.

    They told officials that they had found a dog – a Belgian Shepherd search dog named Wilson that belonged to special forces. The dog had gone missing on May 18, Suárez said. “The kids told us that they spent three or four days with Wilson and that they (found) him quite skinny,” he added.

    Hopes for the children’s survival waned as the weeks went on.

    Their relatives shared that they endured “many sleepless nights worrying” until the children were found.

    Colombian President Gustavo Petro, who visited the children in hospital on Saturday, celebrated their return and said their survival “would be remembered in history.”

    “They are children of the jungle and now they are children of Colombia,” Petro said.