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Mexico’s Search for ‘Missing’ Reveals Flawed System
In a controversial move, the Mexican government's search for falsely listed missing persons uncovered over 16,000 individuals whose homes were…
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Brazil’s Congress Challenges Presidential Veto on Indigenous Lands
Brazil's Congress has overturned President Lula's veto, reigniting tensions over Indigenous land claims and setting the stage for a critical…
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Chile’s Crucial Vote on a New, More Conservative Constitution
Chile faces a historic decision in a referendum to adopt a new constitution, moving away from its dictatorship-era charter towards…
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Green Nobel: Honoring Environmental Heroes of the Amazon
Marcus Nobel, the great-grandnephew of Alfred Nobel, introduces the United Earth Amazonia prize, a "Green Nobel," to honor those dedicated…
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New York Jury Convicts Venezuelan for Major Cocaine Trafficking
Carlos Orense, accused of bribing top Venezuelan officials, was found guilty by a New York federal jury on charges of…
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The spirit of 9,000-year-old ancestors is ‘reborn’ in Ecuador with its archaeological legacy
The Arutam Wakam Center in Ecuador, which displays artifacts from the ancient Machinaza culture, represents the spirit of ancestors from…
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Brazil Battles Bird Flu as Seal and Sea Lion Deaths Surge
An outbreak of avian influenza in southern Brazil has led to the deaths of nearly 1,000 seals and sea lions,…
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Cuba’s Harsh Sentences for Alleged Anti-Government Acts
Three Cubans face up to 30 years in prison for purported anti-government propaganda and violence in a case highlighting Cuba's…
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Mexico’s Resolve to Outlaw E-Cigarettes and Vapes by 2024
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador aims to enact a law to ban e-cigarettes and vapes, reinforcing Mexico's stringent anti-tobacco…
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U.S. Sanctions Guatemalan Figures for “Ongoing Anti-Democratic Actions”
The U.S. imposes visa restrictions on Guatemalan officials for undermining democracy amid political turmoil surrounding President-elect Bernardo Arévalo's contentious victory.
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