Violence
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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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AMERICAS
Brazil’s Children Caught in Crossfire Demand Urgent Solutions
In Rio de Janeiro, a stark reminder of the urgency of the issue stands on Copacabana Beach. It commemorates 48…
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ECONOMY
Fuel Theft and Violence Cripple Ecuador’s Oil Industry
Ecuador's oil sector is bleeding hundreds of millions due to fuel theft and violence orchestrated by organized crime. With Petroecuador's…
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LIFE
Colombia’s Musical Power Sounds Through Guapi’s Tough Times
Music gives hope in Guapi, a small town in Colombia's Cauca region. It shows the strength of the people. Violence…
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LIFE
Dreams and Struggles of Venezuelan Youth Through Music
A decade in the making, Los niños de Las Brisas is Venezuela's entry for the 2025 Goya Awards. This documentary…
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AMERICAS
The Tale of How Mexican Mafia Tracked Man from U.S. Prison to Homeless Camp
Samuel "Negro” Villalba died violently in 2021. Decades before, he lost the support of the Mexican Mafia. His life story…
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ANALYSIS
Overlooked Gun Flow from U.S. Fuels Violence Across Latin America
The steady flow of U.S.-sourced firearms into Latin America and the Caribbean has become a quiet yet devastating crisis. This…
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