Year: 2024
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SPORTS
Mexico’s Israel Vázquez: A Fighter’s Legacy of Grit and Greatness
The boxing world mourns the loss of Israel "El Magnífico" Vázquez. Vázquez was a former world champion. Many remember him…
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ANALYSIS
Mexican Cartel Kingpin Takedowns Create More Chaos Than Stability
Capturing or killing cartel leaders often worsens violence rather than diminishing it. In Sinaloa, Mexico, the arrest of Ismael "El…
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ECONOMY
Argentina’s Shocking Policies and A Year of Changes
Lead One year into President Javier Milei's bold economic changes, Argentina confronts the harsh truth꞉ that achieving fiscal balance has…
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Environment
Climate Change in Latin America: The Growing Risk of Wildfires
Climate change may seem like a 21st-century buzzword but it is a long-standing problem. This phenomenon refers to a long-term…
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ANALYSIS
A Safe Haven for Drug Users in South America’s First Supervised Site
In Bogotá, Colombia, a unique supervised drug consumption site provides a safe space for people to inject substances under professional…
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Ancient Maize in Brazil Challenges Domestication Origins Theory
Brazilian researchers have uncovered evidence that partially domesticated maize samples from Peruaçu Valley may point to South America as a…
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BUSINESS AND FINANCE
Bolivian Women-Driven Taxi Services Transform Safety
In Bolivia, sexual violence is very common. Women-led taxi services offer security and independence. These new initiatives protect passengers who…
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AMERICAS
Argentina’s Turning Point: The Tragic Case of Axel Blumberg
In March 2004, the kidnapping and murder of 23-year-old Axel Blumberg shocked Argentina. People were outraged. They demanded change loudly.…
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Brazilian Scientists Discover Gene Offering Resistance to COVID-19 Infection
Brazilian researchers have identified the IFIT3 gene as a potential shield against COVID-19. Their groundbreaking study, analyzing resistant women in…
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ECONOMY
Argentina Eases Courier Import Limits to Boost Price Competition
Argentina has raised the simplified import limit from $1,000 to $3,000 per shipment. Citizens now have access to more affordable…
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