In a concerning development, Colombia has been newly identified as one of the countries grappling with acute food insecurity, as reported by the United Nations. The annual assessment conducted by the Global Network Against Food Crises (GNAFC), in partnership with the...
Colombia Joins List of Nations Facing Acute Food Insecurity, UN Reports
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Mexico detains brother of drug kingpin ‘el Mencho’
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Massive Protests Erupt Across Colombia Against President Petro’s Reforms.
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Ecuador’s President Seeks Approval for Security Measures in Sunday Referendum
President Daniel Noboa of Ecuador is rallying for public support in a national referendum slated for Sunday, focusing on a series of security measures amidst a surge in violence gripping the nation. The urgency of the situation was underscored by the tragic death of a...
US Sanctions Freeze PDVSA’s Plans in Colombia
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Indigenous Resistance Mounts Against Petrobras’ Amazon Oil Drilling Plans.
Brazil's ambitions to tap into the vast oil reserves off its northern coast face a formidable challenge as Indigenous groups fiercely oppose Petrobras' push to drill in the ecologically fragile Amazon region. Despite environmental concerns and Indigenous rights...
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As Hurricane Helene approaches the U.S., it’s crucial to recognize that the storm’s effects will be felt far beyond the National Hurricane Center's (NHC) forecast cone. The cone shows where there’s a two-thirds chance of the storm's center tracking, but it doesn't...
Mexican President Blames US for Escalating Violence in Sinaloa
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