Violence
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Politics
U.S. Grants $110 Million to Haiti Amid Rising Gang Violence
The Biden administration allocates nearly $110 million in security and police assistance to Haiti despite months-long opposition from Republican lawmakers.
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Honduras Faces Grave Challenge Combating Violence Against Youth
Honduras faces a "complex" and "enormous" challenge addressing persistent violence against children, adolescents, and young people. Experts warn that over…
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Mexico’s Chiapas Violence Displaces Thousands Amid Gang Clashes
Amid escalating violence in Chiapas, Mexico, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador confirmed the displacement of 4,200 residents from Tila after…
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Politics
Emerging Violence in Chile’s Araucania Signals Deeper Crisis
Two years after the Chilean government declared a state of emergency in La Araucania to curb Mapuche's low-intensity violence, the…
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AMERICAS
Haiti Descends Further into Chaos as Protests Erupt Against Unelected Government Amid Gang Violence
Hundreds of Haitians took to the streets in a powerful demonstration against the unelected government of Prime Minister Ariel Henry…
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ANALYSIS
Jamaica’s Bold Steps to Combat Domestic Violence is A Historic Move
Jamaica's recent strengthening of domestic violence laws marks a pivotal shift in the Caribbean, aiming to offer better protection and…
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Rising Violence in Costa Rica Is A Disturbing New Trend in a Former Safe Heaven
Costa Rica, traditionally known for its peaceful environment, is facing a record high in homicides for 2023, indicating a disturbing…
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Redefining Victimhood: Addressing Men’s Plight in Gender-Based Violence
While the majority of gender-based homicide victims are women and girls, the significant number of male victims often goes unnoticed.…
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Assassination of Social Leaders in Colombia, an Invisible Problem?
The month of April 2023 saw the highest number of assassinations of social leaders in Colombian territory. Different global and…
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United States: Are the States with the Most Mass Shootings the Ones with the Laxest Laws?
The frequency of mass shootings in the United States keeps the debate on whether the use of guns should be…
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