AMERICAS
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Honduras Faces Grave Challenge Combating Violence Against Youth
Honduras faces a "complex" and "enormous" challenge addressing persistent violence against children, adolescents, and young people. Experts warn that over…
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New Hopes for Latin American Immigrant Spouses Amid Policy Changes
Amidst evolving immigration policies in the United States, many Latin American immigrant families, like María Villanueva and Gustavo Villeda, navigate…
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Latin America’s Refugee Crisis Reaches Unprecedented Levels
With 23 million people displaced by six major humanitarian crises, Latin America and the Caribbean face an unprecedented emergency, as…
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Costa Rica Debates Referendum Threatening Oversight of Public Funds
Costa Rica's proposed referendum to reform the Comptroller General's Office sparks controversy. Critics argue it threatens oversight of public funds,…
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Tragic Landslides and Torrential Rains Devastate Ecuador and Central America
At least six people have been killed and several homes buried by landslides in Baños, Ecuador, following days of torrential…
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March for Marijuana in São Paulo, Brazil Amidst Controversial Drug Law Debate
Protesters advocate for marijuana legalization as Brazil's Parliament discusses stricter drug possession laws. Attendees demanded shelving a controversial constitutional amendment…
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Inter-American Court Condemns Argentina for AMIA Bombing Failures
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights has condemned Argentina for its failure to investigate the 1994 AMIA bombing adequately, which…
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Paraguayan Campesinos Continue Fight for Land Legalization Twelve Years After Curuguaty Massacre
As twelve years have passed since the Curuguaty massacre in southeastern Paraguay, where eleven farmers and six police officers lost…
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Brazil’s Pantanal Faces Devastating Wildfires Amid Climate Crisis
Wildfires are ravaging Brazil's Pantanal, the world's largest tropical wetland, with nearly 32,000 hectares destroyed. The intensity of this year's…
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Unearthing History: Lima Airport Construction Reveals Ancient Secrets
The construction of Lima's new airport has unveiled a rich pre-Hispanic past, shedding light on ancient civilizations previously unknown in…
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