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A New Texas Law Threatens Residents and Migrants Alike
The policy would grant broad new powers to police, may be unconstitutional, and illustrates the trend towards ever-more draconian border policy from…
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We made some big LATAM predictions for 2023: this is our crystal ball scorecard
Rising authoritarianism, difficulties in peace-building and chaos in Peru were just a few of the trends we got right
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Photo Essay: Thousands march against gender-based violence in Latin America
The region has the highest rates of violence against women and femicides in the world
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7 Years of Covering Colombia has taught me one thing— Peace is messy
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A Scandal in Colombia with an unlikely origin now threatens Petro's administration
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Colombia’s cocaine market has collapsed, say farmers
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War During Peace-Time in Colombia
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Ship's Log: In Colombia Corruption is So Widespread Even the Fantastic is Mundane
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A Power Struggle is coming to Peru
Dual charges against the country's top cop and the president have put the two at odds— and could lead to a Constitutional crisis
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Who exactly voted Milei into power?
Young men form the core of his support, but diverse votes from traditional parties were key to victory
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Nobody does football like Latin America
A dramatic set of events on the pitch got me thinking about what the sport means to me, to LATAM and for cultural unity
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Guatemala may be headed for a showdown
As protesters hold the streets, prosecutors continue trying to block president-elect Arévalo
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Peace Crisis in Colombia
A full explainer of "Total Peace" as Petro faces setbacks from two armed groups and violence continues
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Amnesty International Criticizes Colombian Government Over Violence Against Land Defenders
Again the most dangerous country in the world for land defenders, report shows disproportionate violence against indigenous communities
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One Kidnapping too far?
ELN promise to release the father of iconic footballer, but have they already broken the peace?
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