AMERICAS
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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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High Costs, Anti-Immigrant Sentiments Erode Latino Belonging in the U.S.
Rising living costs and growing anti-immigrant sentiments are diminishing the sense of belonging among Latinos in the United States, particularly…
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Uncovering Uruguay’s Dark Past as Dictatorship-Era Remains Found
Human remains discovered at a Uruguayan army battalion may belong to a victim of the country’s 1973-1985 civic-military dictatorship, shedding…
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Haiti’s Children Caught in the Crossfire: A Crisis Unfolds
As gang violence spirals out of control in Haiti, children are increasingly becoming the most vulnerable victims. With rising casualties…
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