AMERICAS
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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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South American Crime Boss Captured in New York After Deadly Rampage
Gianfranco Torres-Navarro, a notorious South American crime boss linked to at least 23 murders in Peru, was captured in New…
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The Glorification of Drug Lords in Latin America and the Caribbean
Despite their status as dangerous criminals, drug lords in Latin America and the Caribbean are often celebrated in music and…
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Jellyfish as Food: Exploring the Potential in Latin America
Jellyfish, a staple in Asian diets, is unexplored mainly as a food source in Latin America. A recent study delves…
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Ecuador’s Political Chessboard in Race for the Presidency
As Ecuador approaches its presidential elections on February 9, 2024, the announcement of Leonidas Iza as the candidate for the…
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