Violence
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AMERICAS
Americas On the Edge: Climate and Violence Drive Millions from Home
Communities across the Americas face unprecedented upheaval as natural disasters and conflicts drive millions from their homes. The Internal Displacement…
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ECONOMY
Ecuador’s Golden Rush Brings Profit, Danger, And Haunting Violent Ties
A tragic ambush in Ecuador's Amazon region has left eleven soldiers and one alleged insurgent dead, spotlighting the deadly nexus…
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ECONOMY
Haitian Violence Stalls Dominican Cross-Border Commerce
In the once-busy border town of Elías Piña, Dominican Republic, the daily flow of trucks into Haiti has plummeted. Sellers…
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ANALYSIS
Mexican Corridos: Ceasing Violence Needn’t Silence Artistic Expression
Concert chaos in Texcoco, just outside Mexico City, rekindled debate over banning narcocorridos when singer Luis R. Conriquez obeyed a…
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ANALYSIS
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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SPORTS
South American Football Cup: Violence, Upsets, Surprising Twists
The 65th Copa Libertadores tournament has been defined by unpredictable disruptions, including canceled matches and shocking fan violence, while clubs…
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AMERICAS
Ecuador’s Most Violent City Battles Drug Gangs Escalating Warfare
Durán exists in Guayaquil's shadows, a municipality troubled by fierce conflict between enemy gangs. This formerly quiet industrial town became…
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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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