AMERICAS
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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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Young Women Lead Climate Action in the Caribbean
In Antigua, an island where climate change manifests as a daily challenge, young women like 11-year-old Kih'Nyiah McKay are stepping…
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Warmer Nights as Climate Change Impacts Panama
As Panama faces increasingly warm nights and heightened temperatures, the implications for its ecosystem and residents grow more severe, challenging…
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Peru’s Bold Initiatives to Protect Its Biodiverse Landscapes
Peru embraces environmental responsibility with four pioneering initiatives to conserve the Amazon and its vast forests, covering 60% of the…
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