AMERICAS
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Colombia Battles Devastating Fires Amid Latin America’s Worsening Drought
Colombia faces raging forest fires across multiple regions as the worst drought in decades continues to fan flames throughout Latin…
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Argentina and El Salvador Unite in Historic Anti-Crime Pact
In a landmark agreement, Argentina and El Salvador signed a joint declaration pledging cooperation in the fight against organized crime.…
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Rising Crime in Paradise: The Dark Side of Turks and Caicos
Once known for its serene beauty and crystal-clear waters, the Turks and Caicos Islands now face a growing wave of…
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Lost Over the Amazon: The Tragic Journey of Varig Flight 254
On September 3, 1989, a routine domestic flight in Brazil turned into a life-or-death struggle as the pilots of Varig…
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Peru Strengthens Fire Prevention at Kuélap Amid Rising Wildfires
Peru's Ministry of Culture has ramped up preservation efforts at the pre-Inca fortress of Kuélap to protect it from increasing…
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El Salvador Ranks Among World’s Safest Nations for First Time
According to Gallup's Global Security Report, El Salvador is among the safest countries. With 88% of its citizens feeling safe…
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Remembering How Argentina’s Robbers Almost Pulled Off The Greatest Bank Heist
In January 2006, a group of bold thieves in Buenos Aires nearly executed one of the greatest bank heists in…
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Improving Maternal Health: PAHO and MSD’s Lifesaving Efforts in Latin America
In a crucial step toward improving maternal health, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and MSD (Merck & Co. Inc.)…
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Europe’s Alarming New Data Sheds Light on Latin America’s Deepening Crisis for Children
The alarming housing crisis in Europe, with 400,000 homeless children, exposes an even graver situation in Latin America, where poverty,…
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Forty Years After San Juan Ixhuatepec: How One Industrial Disaster Still Haunts Latin America
On November 19, 1984, San Juan Ixhuatepec, a modest town on the northern outskirts of Mexico City, was turned into…
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