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Ecuador’s Bold Referendum Date is Set Amid Crisis: A Call for Security and Constitutional Reform
Set against a backdrop of escalating violence and organized crime, Ecuador's electoral court has scheduled an April 21 referendum on…
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Colombia Bolsters Firefighting Arsenal With Drug Crop Fumigation Planes Amid El Niño
In response to devastating wildfires intensified by El Niño, Colombia has expanded its firefighting fleet with eight aircraft, including planes…
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Heat Waves Under the El Niño Spell as Peru’s Climate Crisis Intensifies
Peru is grappling with an unprecedented climate challenge, facing 32 daytime and 27 nighttime heatwaves, predominantly along its northern and…
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Preserving Heritage: Exploring Mexico’s Rich Tzotzil Tradition at Carnaval K’intajimol
Nestled in the heart of Chiapas, Mexico, the Tzotzil indigenous people recently concluded their vibrant Carnaval K'intajimol, a celebration deeply…
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Decrease of 33% in Armed Clashes Between Colombian Armed Groups and Military in 2023
In 2023, Colombia witnessed a significant decrease of 33% in armed clashes between armed groups and the Colombian Armed Forces,…
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Venezuelan Human Rights Advocate’s Arrest Sparks International Concern
The arrest of human rights activist Rocio San Miguel and her family members in Venezuela has stirred international concern, with…
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Trinidad and Tobago’s Environmental Odyssey as it Unravels the Complexities of Battling the Oil Spill Crisis
Against the backdrop of turquoise waters and sun-kissed beaches, Trinidad and Tobago finds itself in the throes of an environmental…
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Venezuelan Human Rights Activist Rocio San Miguel Arrested: Rights Groups Alarmed
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's administration sparked international concern after the arrest of human rights advocate Rocio San Miguel on charges…
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Mexican Armed Forces Uncover Largest Meth Lab Amid Uptick in Drug Trafficking
Mexican armed forces announced the dismantling of a clandestine meth "mega-laboratory" in northern Sonora state, marking a significant blow to…
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Strengthening Mexico, the United States, and Canada Ties to Combat Illicit Drug and Arms Trafficking in North America
In a concerted effort to address the escalating challenges posed by the surge of illicit synthetic drugs and illegal firearms…
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