Year: 2024
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LIFE
How Two Debt-Plagued Scots Became Entangled with Colombian Cartel
The conviction of two young Scots entangled with a Colombian cartel and a £42 million cocaine haul has cast a…
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BUSINESS AND FINANCE
What Awaits Workers Freed from ‘Slavery-Like Conditions’ in BYD Brazil?
Upon learning about 163 Chinese workers in Brazil living in deplorable conditions ‒ similar to slavery ‒ people in Brazil…
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LIFE
Brazilian Film Reflects on Dictatorship Trauma Igniting National Conversation
In 2024, Brazil's cinema struck a chord with audiences as I'm Still Here, a drama exploring the personal and political…
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ANALYSIS
Latin America 2024 Reviewed Reflecting on Triumphs and Challenges
In 2024, Latin America experienced significant changes: new trade deals, major political changes, and surprising economic events. The EU-Mercosur trade…
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LIFE
Puerto Rican Icon Bad Bunny Reflects on Life in New Album
When you look forward to Bad Bunny's next album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos (DTMF) ‒ coming out on January 5,…
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SPORTS
South American Soccer Top Matches of 2025
In 2025, the South American soccer season offers exciting drama, famous rivalries, and thrilling atmospheres. With events such as the…
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AMERICAS
The Paraguay-Paraná Waterway Cocaine Superhighway
Originally imagined as the Mississippi River of South America, the Paraguay-Paraná waterway has turned into a major route for cocaine,…
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
The Amazon’s Oropouche Virus Emerges as Global Threat
After the Oropouche virus stayed mainly in the Amazon basin for a long time, it has spread quickly across South…
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AMERICAS
Brazil’s Mysterious’ Man of the Hole’ and Protecting Indigenous Lands
The puzzling life and demise of Tanaru, called the "Man of the Hole," spotlight the ongoing battle for native lands…
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AMERICAS
Peru’s Alexander: Topa Inca Yupanqui’s Legendary Reign
Topa Inca Yupanqui, known as the "Inca Alexander," expanded the Inca Empire to unprecedented heights through audacious conquests and transformative…
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