Security
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Borders and migration
Colombia Border Bombings Ignite a Dangerous New Andean Security Standoff
Finding 27 charred bodies near the Colombia-Ecuador border has turned a disputed bombing into a bigger warning. Anti-gang fights, tariff…
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ANALYSIS
Ecuador’s War on Gangs Reshapes Latin America’s Security Map
Ecuador's recent troop increases and curfews go beyond a local crackdown. It sends a clear message to the region, drawing…
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ANALYSIS
Colombia and Ecuador Approach a Perilous Border Marked by Suspicion
The discovery of a bomb near the Colombia-Ecuador border has intensified an already severe trade and security rift, prompting questions…
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SPORTS
Mexico’s World Cup Dream Meets a Hard Test of Security
With cartel violence rocking Jalisco just before kickoff, Mexico sees the World Cup as more than a game. It’s a…
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Artificial Intelligence
Mexico’s Government Loves AI, but Rules Lag in Practice
Mexico is quickly adopting AI in tax enforcement, security, and citizen services. However, a review of 45 transparency requests reveals…
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AMERICAS
Chile’s La Moneda Reopens as Presidential Home After Six Decades as Kast Moves In
On March 11, José Antonio Kast will reside in Chile's La Moneda, reviving a practice abandoned since 1958. Supporters view…
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ANALYSIS
Costa Rica Chooses Continuity as Security Crisis Tests Rights and Power
On Sunday night, Costa Rica handed power to Laura Fernández in a first-round win, extending Rodrigo Chaves's confrontational era. Her…
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AMERICAS
Argentina Posts Lowest Homicide Rate While Debating Harder Punishment for Future
In 2025, Argentina recorded 3.7 homicides per 100,000 inhabitants, the lowest rate in Latin America and the Caribbean. The figure…
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ANALYSIS
Uruguay Flirts With Bukeleism While Defending Its Fragile Democratic Soul
As crime fears rise, Uruguay weighs Nayib Bukele–style security policy, testing whether a proud left-wing democracy can confront gangs, drug…
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ANALYSIS
Mexico’s Reckoning with Consent After the Assault on Its First Woman President
For years, Mexican women have marched for safety, shouted for justice, and mourned those lost to violence, and this week,…
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