AMERICAS
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Parkinson’s Disease is a Growing Concern in Latin America
Parkinson's Disease (PD) is becoming one of the most significant neurological health challenges worldwide, and Latin America is no exception.…
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Tackling the Double Burden of Malnutrition in Latin America
The double burden of malnutrition (DBM) is a critical yet often overlooked issue in Latin America. As the region grapples…
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Brazil Has Lost a Third of its Natural Areas
Brazil will lose 33% of its natural areas by 2023, with Amazon being the most severely impacted. This ongoing degradation…
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Trinidad and Tobago Removes Columbus’s Ships From Coat of Arms Seeking Decolonization
Trinidad and Tobago is set to revise its national coat of arms for the first time since 1962, replacing colonial…
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Uruguay Sends Human Remains from Dictatorship to Argentina for Identification
The recent discovery of human remains in Uruguay, likely from the dictatorship era, underscores the ongoing quest for justice. The…
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Colombia’s First Free Town in Americas Gains Long-Awaited Autonomy
As San Basilio de Palenque regains its autonomy, the town's residents celebrate their African heritage and continue to fight to…
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Shipwreck of a Spanish Galleon in the Bahamas Fueled Rise of Caribbean Pirates
A new maritime study reveals how the 1656 wreck of the Spanish galleon Nuestra Señora de las Maravillas in the…
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Previously Impenetrable, the Darién Gap is Now a Perilous Path for Migrants
The Darién Gap, long considered impenetrable, has become a critical route for migrants fleeing desperate situations in Latin America. As…
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Venezuelan Election Sparks Regional Concerns Over Migration Crisis
President Nicolás Maduro’s contested re-election has sent shockwaves across Latin America, raising fears of a renewed Venezuelan migration crisis. As…
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Mexico’s Sacred Ceiba of Xocén Falls into the Abyss
In the heart of the Mayan world, a 30-meter ceiba tree recently fell into a cenote in Xocén, Yucatán, drawing…
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