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NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesAugust 21, 2026Miami-Dade

Daily News Summary: Miami-Dade Crime, US Sanctions on Cuba, and Miss Universe Cuba 2026

This report covers the arrest of a Miami Gardens woman for attempted fraud and smuggling, the arrest of a Miami-Dade mother following her toddler's fentanyl overdose, new US sanctions against Cuban officials, a US-Liberia deportation agreement, and the crowning of Miss Universe Cuba 2026.

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Why It Matters

Residents are informed of local criminal proceedings, changes in federal foreign policy affecting Cuba, international migration agreements, and local cultural events.

Key Facts

  • Moniquie Love Turnbull was found with $3,200 hidden in her body upon jail entry and faces a $500,000 bond.
  • Pearlandria Boujolly was arrested after her 18-month-old son died from a fentanyl overdose on January 3.
  • The US Department of State sanctioned three Cuban officials and nine state-linked entities.
  • The US and Liberia reached an agreement to deport approximately 1,200 migrants to Liberia over one year.
  • Mia Dio (Miss Isla de la Juventud) won Miss Universe Cuba 2026.
  • The 75th Miss Universe pageant will be held in Puerto Rico on November 24, 2026.

Who's Mentioned

personMoniquie Love Turnbull“31-year-old Miami Gardens resident arrested for fraud and contraband.”personMia Dio“Winner of Miss Universe Cuba 2026.”personPearlandria Boujolly“29-year-old Miami-Dade resident arrested following her child's death.”organizationTelemundo 51“News outlet providing the report.”locationLiberia“Country receiving deportees from the U.S.”organizationUS Department of State“Announced new sanctions against Cuban entities.”personWilly Chirino“Musician who performed at the pageant.”