AMERICAS
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El Salvador’s Assembly Passes Fast-Track Constitutional Reform
El Salvador's Legislative Assembly approved a controversial amendment that could allow swift changes to the Constitution, sparking concerns about the…
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Granada, Nicaragua’s Colonial and Tourist Jewel, Celebrates 500 Years
Nestled on the shores of Central America's largest lake, Lake Nicaragua, the colonial city of Granada marks its 500th anniversary,…
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Echoes of Genocide: Unearthing Guatemala’s Dark Past
In Guatemala, forensic archaeologists unearth the harrowing remnants of a brutal campaign against the Maya Ixil community, revealing the depths…
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City of Gold, City of Peril: Life at the Edge in Peru’s La Rinconada
High in the Peruvian Andes, where the air thins and the wind bites, a harsh reality tarnishes the golden dreams…
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Ana Estrada: Peru’s First Person to Access Euthanasia
Ana Estrada, at 47, became the first person in Peru to legally undergo euthanasia after a prolonged legal battle, setting…
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Ritual Sacrifice in Mexican Senate Sparks Legal Controversy
A senator's involvement in a ritualistic chicken sacrifice at the Mexican Senate building has ignited debates over indigenous customs versus…
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Brazil Officially Recognizes Carnival “Blocos” as a Cultural Heritage
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has signed a law designating street carnival bands, known as "blocos," as an…
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Severe Hunger Detected in the Dry Corridor of Central America
Over four million people in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras—nations forming the Central American Dry Corridor—are facing urgent food assistance…
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Mexico’s Church Criticizes Cult of Santa Muerte Amid Political Tensions
Amid recent controversy, the Mexican Catholic Church has openly criticized the "distorted cults" like that of Santa Muerte, especially following…
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Dominica Decriminalizes Same-Sex Relations
Dominica's High Court landmark ruling overturns a longstanding ban on consensual same-sex relations, marking a significant stride for LGBTQ rights…
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