AMERICAS
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Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua Expands Its Deadly Grip to the U.S.
The Tren de Aragua gang, born in a Venezuelan prison, is expanding its violent operations across Latin America and now…
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Two Decades Later Brazil Still Haunted by the Tragic Von Richthofen Murders
Nearly 22 years after the brutal murder of Manfred and Marisia von Richthofen at the hands of their daughter, Brazil…
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Five Key Elements of Mexico’s Controversial Judicial Reform Proposal
Mexico’s proposed judicial reform, spearheaded by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum, has stirred national and international…
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Latin America’s Endangered Archaeological Sites
The Peruvian government has vowed to take immediate action to address security threats facing the ancient archaeological site of Caral,…
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Nicaragua’s New Legal Reforms: A Step Toward State Surveillance
In a controversial move, Nicaragua’s National Assembly has passed sweeping reforms granting police the authority to conduct raids, access personal…
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Continuing Impact Fifty Years After Latin America’s Deadliest High-Rise Fire
This year, Brazil marked the fiftieth anniversary of the Joelma Building fire in São Paulo, which claimed the lives of…
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New Species Saved from Extinction in the Caribbean
Thanks to dedicated conservation efforts, species once on the brink of extinction, like the white cay iguana, are making a…
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Culture of Chaos: The Untold Story Behind Latin America’s Deadliest Airline Disaster
The crash of TAM Airlines Flight 3054 in São Paulo, Brazil, remains the deadliest airline accident in Latin American history. Behind the…
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Serial Killers of Latin America: The Grim Reality Behind the Numbers
While serial killers are often associated with the United States and developed countries, four of the top ten most prolific…
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Peru’s Deadly Conflict: Balancing Progress and Indigenous Rights
The recent deaths of two loggers at the hands of the Mashco Piro tribe in Peru highlight the ongoing clash…
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