Honduras has issued a stark warning to the United States, threatening to expel US troops in response to President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed mass deportations of undocumented immigrants. The move, announced by Honduran President Xiomara Castro in her New Year’s...
Honduras Pushes Back: US Military Presence Under Scrutiny
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Venezuela Fines TikTok $10 Million Over Deadly Viral Challenges
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Thousands of Colombians Protest Against Petro’s Reforms
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Maduro Braces for Trump’s Return, as Pressure Builds on Venezuela’s Dictator
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Pegasus and Colombia: The Urgency for Transparency in the Use of Surveillance Technology
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A Controversial Crackdown on Violence
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SOS Orinoco NGO Denounces “Farce” in Venezuelan Regime’s Fight Against Illegal Mining
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Uruguay’s Presidential Race Heads to Runoff with Center-Left Orsi in the Lead
Uruguay’s presidential election is set for a runoff next month as center-left candidate Yamandú Orsi emerged as the front-runner in Sunday’s first-round vote, coming ahead of two conservative contenders who split the conservative vote. Orsi, a former mayor and history...
Colombian President Petro Alleges ‘Coup’ Amid Rising Political Challenges
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Colombia in Mourning as Brayan Campo Confesses to the Kidnapping and Murder of 12-Year-Old Sofía Delgado
The small town of Villagorgona, in Valle del Cauca, is reeling after the tragic discovery of 12-year-old Sofía Delgado’s body, ending a search that lasted 18 painful days. Brayan Campo, a 32-year-old local, confessed to kidnapping and murdering the young girl,...
Outrage in Chiapas as Mexican Priest is Murdered for Opposing Cartel Violence
The recent murder of Father Marcelo Pérez in Chiapas, Mexico, has shocked the local community and reignited concerns about escalating cartel violence in the region. Father Marcelo, a Jesuit priest and outspoken advocate for indigenous rights, was gunned down after...
COP16 in Colombia: A Crucial Moment for Global Biodiversity Conservation
The 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) is taking place in Cali, Colombia, from October 21 to November 1, 2024. This event, which traditionally focuses on diplomatic discussions, has successfully engaged the Colombian public with a rich cultural and academic...
Mexico Makes Record Seizure of 8.3 Tons of Drugs in Pacific Waters
In a historic operation, Mexican authorities seized a massive 8.3 tons of drugs in the Pacific, marking the largest maritime drug seizure in the country’s history. The operation, carried out by Mexico’s Navy, intercepted six small vessels carrying the illicit cargo...
Ecopetrol Subsidiary Liquidated After Six Years in Energy Sector
Ecopetrol Energía, a subsidiary of Colombia’s largest oil company Ecopetrol, was established in March 2018 with a capital of 3,000 million pesos. The company was created to oversee energy commercialization, reflecting Ecopetrol’s strategic move towards diversifying...
Colombian Properties Meant for Conflict Victims Illegally Occupied by Politicians
The Colombian government has revealed that hundreds of properties intended for victims of the country’s armed conflict were instead acquired by politicians and other influential individuals. These properties were supposed to be part of a restitution process aimed at...
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While the world is busy speculating about who the next pope will be, perhaps the more important question is: what will he do once he’s elected? As the cardinals gather behind the closed doors of the Sistine Chapel, it's not just about choosing a spiritual leader, but...
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