Colombian President Gustavo Petro is under intense scrutiny, recently claiming that a "coup" is being plotted to undermine his administration. Petro, the nation's first left-wing leader, voiced his concerns on social media on October 8, after Colombia's National...
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,...
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Ecopetrol Subsidiary Liquidated After Six Years in Energy Sector
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Colombian Properties Meant for Conflict Victims Illegally Occupied by Politicians
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Mexico Reeling from ‘Zombie Storm’ John as Death Toll Rises
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Bribery and Corruption in La Guajira: UNGRD Scandal Shakes Colombian Institutions
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Colombia Suspended by Anti-Money Laundering Group Following President Petro’s Disclosure
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Mexican President Blames US for Escalating Violence in Sinaloa
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Severe Drought in Brazil’s Amazon Disrupts Lives and Economy
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Venezuela Arrests Foreign Nationals Over Alleged Plot Against Maduro
Venezuelan authorities have detained three US citizens, two Spaniards, and one Czech national on charges of plotting to destabilize the country. Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello claimed that the detainees were involved in a scheme to assassinate President Nicolás...
Salvador’s Transformation Under Bukele Sparks Debate Over Security vs. Freedom
El Salvador has experienced a dramatic transformation under President Nayib Bukele, who has used a controversial approach to bring safety to a country once plagued by gang violence. Bukele's government, in power since 2019, has implemented a "state of emergency,"...
The Revival of Anonymous Judges: Mexico’s Controversial Judicial Reform
As Mexico grapples with escalating violence and the persistent threat of organized crime, a new judicial reform proposed by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has sparked intense debate. Central to this reform is the reintroduction of "judges without faces," a...
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