Violence
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AMERICAS
Mexico Unveils Secrets: Cartels, Reforms, and Soccer Dreams
In a whirlwind of revelations, Mexico's government has confirmed the existence of a suspected cartel training ground, fueling concerns about…
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ECONOMY
Ecuador’s Gold Rush and Illegal Mining Upend Tranquil Frontier
In the border town of El Chical, Ecuador, it was once a quiet community that overlooked green mountains. The rise…
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ANALYSIS
Ecuador’s Diana Salazar Bravely Battles Gangs Politicians Amid Escalating Violence
Diana Salazar, Ecuador's attorney-general, is a steady leader in a nation troubled by increased violence and apparent corruption. Drug lords…
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AMERICAS
Latin America Braces for Newly Labeled Cartel Terrorists
As eight prominent Latin American cartels are labeled terrorist organizations by the United States, a new spotlight shines on these…
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LIFE
Cuban State T.V. Drama Actally Revealing Hidden Violence Truths
In a landmark moment for state television, a groundbreaking Cuban series delves headlong into the stark realities of gender-based violence,…
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LIFE
Mexican Icon Yuri Embraces Corridos Tumbados if Lyrics Reject Violence and Machismo
Yuri's latest album, Yuri y sus Amigos del Regional Mexicano, reveals a seasoned pop star eager to explore new styles…
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LIFE
Costa Rica’s Masks Conceal A Rich And Violent Past
Throughout Costa Rica's lush landscapes, vividly painted balsa wood masks catch the eye of travelers in souvenir shops and local…
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AMERICAS
Trump Seeks Labeling Latin American Cartels as Terrorists
In a decisive step, the US government labeled multiple Latin American cartels plus criminal networks as terrorist groups. The decision…
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AMERICAS
Haiti's Displacement Deepens to Over 1 Million as Gang Violence Escalates
More than one million people in Haiti have been forced to flee their homes by relentless gang violence, marking a…
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ANALYSIS
Colombia Reflects on Drug Cartel History After Ochoa’s Return
EFE@MigracionColombiaAs Fabio Ochoa Vásquez, a former lieutenant of the Medellín Cartel, returns to Colombia after two decades in a U.S.…
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