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Blood, Feathers, and Pride: Latin America’s Cockfighting Culture
Last week's shocking crime in rural Ecuador, where twelve people were brutally murdered amid an illicit cockfighting event, underscores a…
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Venezuelan Maduro’s First 100 Days of Tension Scrutinized
Reaching the milestone of 100 days into his disputed third term, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro grapples with unrelenting legitimacy challenges,…
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Ecuador’s Noboa Achieves Electoral Victory as Leftists Call for Election Recount
Daniel Noboa declared a decisive reelection win against Luisa González, who ran as Rafael Correa's political ally. Official election results…
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Bridging Oceans: Conflict in Lebanon, Hope in Latin America
Fifty years since its civil war started Lebanon remains engaged with the same divisions that originally destroyed the nation. Lebanese-descended populations…
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Mexico’s High-Stakes Water Pact with Washington
Texas immediately requires water deliveries, and Washington is threatening sanctions. Mexico is at a key point in its relationship with…
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Panama Accord Sparks Debate on Expanded U.S. Presence
Panama and the United States have a new security agreement. It formed because Washington wanted to control the historic interoceanic…
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Mexico Resists Drone Strikes: Tensions Grow Under Trump
As the Trump administration contemplates drone attacks on cartel operations within Mexican territory, President Claudia Sheinbaum doubles down on her…
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Ecuador Decides: Constitutional Reforms, Controversies, and Democratic Future
Ecuador faces a decisive presidential runoff that could dramatically redefine its political path. Incumbent Daniel Noboa battles challenger Luisa González,…
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Mexican Narco Ballads: Visa Revocation, Monsters and the Glorification Debate
U.S. authorities canceled visas for a Mexican band. This action restarted discussions regarding free speech and a culture's draw to…
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Trump’s Tariff Earthquake Rattles Latin America’s Trade Balance
The U.S. levied fresh tariffs—a ten percent charge on most Latin American imports that begins on April 5—causing worry and…
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