The 5 things you should know this December 13: Mexico and the world say goodbye to Vicente Fernández

“Chente” said goodbye on the day of the Virgin of Guadalupe. Devastation by deadly tornadoes. In a week there will be a new president in Chile. Verstappen won the pulse in F1. There is a new Miss Universe and she is from India. In addition, Atlas finally achieved the title. This is what you need to know to start the day. Truth first.

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Farewell to “Charro de Huentitán”

Vicente Fernández died on Sunday at the age of 81 in the city of Guadalajara, Mexico. His family, fans and even the president of the United States dedicated a message to honor him. His body was taken to the ranch “Los 3 Potrillos”, where he was paid a series of tributes with the music that made him a legend. Find out more details in this special coverage from CNN en Español.

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Streak of deadly tornadoes in the US

At least 50 tornadoes tore through eight states across the country between Friday night and Saturday morning. The most visible face of the tragedy is Mayfield, Kentucky, where authorities estimate dozens of deaths. These images reveal the scale of the devastation.

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Chile will elect president on Sunday

The second presidential round will be on December 19 and Chileans will have to choose between José Antonio Kast or Gabriel Boric. What is at stake in these elections? This is what Erika Guevara, Director for the Americas at Amnesty International, thinks.

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Homicide Records in US Cities

Several cities in the United States are registering historic homicide records this year, a situation that authorities say escalated during the pandemic due to easy access to weapons.

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Shirley Raines received the CNN Hero of the Year award

Presenters Anderson Cooper and Kelly Ripa presented the accolade to Shirley Raines on Sunday, following an online vote among the top 10 finalists for CNN Heroes of 2021. Raines brings beauty and hope to the men and women who live in the Skid neighborhood. Row in Los Angeles.

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At coffee time

Harnaaz Sandhu, from India, won Miss Universe 2021

The contest celebrated its 70th edition in Eilat, Israel. Miss Paraguay came in second place. This was the moment of the coronation.

Formula 1: Max Verstappen wins the championship in a dramatic finish

Lewis Hamilton fought to the end, literally. The championship was defined in the last lap of the last race, which was not without controversy. Analysis of an exciting season.

PHOTOS: This was the pilgrimage to the Basilica of Guadalupe

Almost 2 million people had arrived at the Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico City between this Wednesday and 9 am, local time, on Sunday, according to the City Government.

Solid water, the innovative bet to combat droughts in Mexico

Solid water? Yes. It is not ice, of course, but the name by which they have baptized a superabsorbent polymer developed especially for agriculture.

Anne Rice, author of ‘Interview with the Vampire’, dies

The writer of the novels ‘Vampiric Chronicles’ died on Saturday, her son reported on social media.

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The number of the day

70 years

It is the streak that the Atlas team of Mexico broke this Sunday when they won their second soccer title. They had not raised the trophy since the 1950-1951 season.

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Quote of the day

“As long as you don’t stop clapping, I won’t stop singing”

It was one of Vicente Fernández’s most popular phrases, which he used to say during his concerts.

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Selection of the day

Mobile gift guide: the best to give without spending a fortune

Give or buy a cell phone without spending a fortune. These are the best options.

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And to finish…

Who is Billie Eilish’s mother’s favorite son? She explains it herself

The star joked about her family on “Saturday Night Live,” while doing double duty as a host and musical guest.