Year: 2024
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ANALYSIS
The Early Release of Drug Lords Imprisoned in the U.S. and the Latin American Confusion
The early release of notorious drug lord Osiel Cárdenas from a U.S. prison highlights the confusion and insecurity caused by…
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Brazil’s Bold Move for Pathogen Research and Safety
Brazil’s new Orion facility, set to become Latin America’s first maximum-security biosciences lab, is a significant step in pathogen research.…
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
The Violent End of Chilean Cerro El Plomo’s Incan Child
The discovery of the Plomo Mummy, an Incan child ritually sacrificed over 500 years ago on Chile’s Cerro El Plomo,…
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Politics
Inside Colombia’s Elite Sky Soldiers Trained for Jungle Warfare
In the heart of the Colombian jungle lies the Tolemaida military base, where the nation's elite soldiers, known as "sky…
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AMERICAS
The Deadly and Terrifying Beauty of Brazil’s Ilha da Queimada Grande
Ilha da Queimada Grande, or Snake Island, is infamous for its dense population of golden lancehead vipers, one of the…
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LIFE
Colombian Karol G’s Scholarships Empower Women in STEM
Colombian singer Karol G’s Con Cora Foundation has launched a groundbreaking "Con Cora Geek Girls Scholarships" initiative to support women…
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Entertainment
Mexican Legend Juan Gabriel’s Legacy Exhibited in Immersive Museum Experience
Eight years after his passing, Juan Gabriel's house in Ciudad Juárez has reopened as an immersive museum, offering fans an…
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SPORTS
Fallen Stars: Izquierdo and Other Latin American Soccer Players Who Died on the Pitch
The soccer world is still in mourning after Uruguayan defender Juan Izquierdo tragically passed away at the age of 27…
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BUSINESS AND FINANCE
The Business of Latina Sex Workers in a Major U.S. City
In a major U.S. city, the business of Latina sex work reveals complex intersections of immigration, health, and safety. This…
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ECONOMY
Colombia’s Farmers and the Coca Dilemma of Nothing to Replace the Crop
As Colombia's National Illicit Crop Substitution Program stalls, struggling farmers are increasingly tempted to return to coca cultivation. With global…
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