TheLittleTwentieth – Renowned Papers Edition, AI Infused

Local sources from Mexico: López-Dóriga, BBC.com.
UK coverage: BBC.

Kim Ki Nam, the former propaganda master of North Korea, has passed away at the age of 94. Known for his role in building a personality cult around the ruling Kim dynasty and leading propaganda efforts in the totalitarian state, Kim Ki Nam’s death marks the end of an era. The funeral was attended by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who praised him as a ‘veteran revolutionary’ and highlighted his loyalty to the regime. Despite sharing the family name, Kim Ki Nam had no blood relations with the ruling patriarchy, leading some to draw comparisons to Nazi Germany’s propaganda boss Joseph Goebbels.

In other news, the parents of the two Australian surfers who were tragically murdered in Mexico, along with an American citizen, are seeking to bring their children’s bodies ‘home.’ Debra and Martin Robinson, the grieving parents, expressed their broken hearts and their desire to lay their children to rest in Australia. The Robinson brothers, Jake and Callum, went missing on their surfing trip along the Mexican west coast. After an extensive search operation, their burnt vehicle and abandoned tents were discovered. Mexican authorities later found their bodies on a cliff, with gunshot wounds to the head. The Baja California State Attorney General’s Office suspects that the trio resisted the theft of their vehicle, which ultimately cost them their lives. Jesús Gerardo García Cota, also known as ‘El Kekas,’ has been accused of the forced disappearance of the three tourists, while his brother and a woman are currently detained in connection with the crime.

The victims, Callum Robinson, 33, and his younger brother Jake, 30, were passionate surfers who embarked on the ‘trip of their lives’ with their friend Jack Carter Rhoad. Callum, a player for the Australian Lacrosse team, was described as an outstanding student, athlete, and friend. He had dreams of returning to Australia, starting a family, and growing. Jake, on the other hand, had plans to work as a doctor in Geelong, Australia, after his travels. He was known for his love of adventure and had previously documented his trips on social media. Jack Carter Rhoad, a resident of San Diego, had a passion for humanitarian work and had volunteered on trips to South Africa, Guatemala, and Mexico. His relatives are currently going through an unimaginably difficult time, as they mourn the loss of a young man who radiated joy, love, and kindness.

The deaths of these three surfers have sent shockwaves through the international community, highlighting the dangers faced by tourists in certain areas of Mexico. The incident has also raised concerns about the presence of drug cartels and the escalating violence in the region. As investigations continue and the families grieve, it is a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of safety precautions when traveling abroad.