Crime
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Politics
Chile Accelerates Maximum Security Prison Construction Amid Crime Concerns
President Gabriel Boric announced the expedited construction of a new maximum security prison in Santiago to combat organized crime. The…
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Politics
Brazil’s Rio Deploys 2,000 Officers in Major Crackdown on Organized Crime
Rio de Janeiro's state law enforcement launched a massive operation involving nearly 2,000 officers across ten low-income neighborhoods to reclaim…
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ANALYSIS
The Fight Against Crime Impunity in Peru
The sentencing of retired soldiers in Peru for crimes against humanity highlights the ongoing struggle against crime impunity, but the…
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ECONOMY
Brazil Pushes Swift Action Against Amazon Crime
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva urges expedited actions to combat organized crime in the Amazon, emphasizing the need…
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Politics
Ecuador’s Massive Police Operation Strikes at Organized Crime
A major police operation in Ecuador's Manabí province targeted extortion, child pornography, and drug trafficking, resulting in 27 arrests. The…
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ANALYSIS
Nicaragua’s New Council Targets Organized Crime Amid Controversy
Nicaragua's National Assembly has approved a Presidential Council to combat organized crime and narcotrafficking involving sanctioned officials, sparking international scrutiny…
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Politics
Ecuador’s New State of Emergency: A Bold Move to Combat Crime
President Daniel Noboa has declared a state of emergency in seven Ecuadorian provinces and one additional area, citing a surge…
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SPORTS
Uruguayan Goalkeeper Sosa Released on Bail Amidst Abuse Charges
Uruguayan goalkeeper Sebastián Sosa was released from his contract with Argentina’s Vélez Sarsfield as he faces charges in a sexual…
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AMERICAS
Medellín, Colombia’s Harsh Face of Tourism – Child Abuse, Sex, and Drugs
Medellín's six-month ban on sexual services highlights a struggle against minor exploitation, reflecting a city's complex battle with its rising…
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AMERICAS
Latin America Shifts Towards Tougher Approach to Crime
Images from Argentina showing prisoners in degrading conditions have ignited debate over "tough-on-crime" policies in Latin America, where escalating gang…
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