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Dominican Republic closes border with Haiti, further stoking tensions
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Latin America remains a playground for Russian intelligence
The region is a good spot to nurture spies
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Mexico Extradites Son of Joaquín ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán to U.S.
Sinaloa Cartel leader was arrested by Mexican security forces in January
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Bombshell twist in Mexico ‘alien’ saga
The saga of alleged “alien” bodies has taken another turn, with the journalist behind the discovery now under investigation.
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How deadly drug fentanyl became a gold mine for Mexican cartels
Fentanyl is lightweight, discreet and easy to produce and transport.
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Haiti crisis: Can Kenyan police officers defeat the gangs?
Kenya has pledged to lead a multinational security force in Haiti in response to a plea from the Caribbean nation's prime minister for help restoring order.
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Ecuador Was a Retirement Paradise for Americans. Then the Drug Gangs Arrived.
'Magical’ beachfront towns have been transformed into violent transit points for cocaine; ‘there is so much grief watching mothers have to bury their sons’
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Biden approves new section of border wall as Mexico crossings rise
US President Joe Biden's administration is to build a section of border wall in southern Texas in an effort to stop rising levels of immigration.
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Venezuela issues arrest warrant for exiled coup leader
Juan Guaido fled to Miami earlier this year after three of four Venezuelan opposition factions deserted him
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Canada on sidelines as Haiti finally gets an armed intervention against gang violence
Under pressure to lead a force, PM Trudeau manoeuvred to dodge a potential quagmire
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Desperate to Flee Africa, Migrants Accidentally Stow Away on Ships to Brazil
African arrivals tricked to believe they were headed for U.S. or Europe
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Venezuela: Machado takes big early lead in presidential primary vote
Challenger to crisis-ridden presidency of Nicolás Maduro claims victory after Venezuelans queue for hours in rainstorm to vote
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Argentina’s election result is the worst of all possible outcomes
Sergio Massa, the economy minister, will now go head-to-head with Javier Milei
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Mexico rushes aid to battered Acapulco in wake of Category 5 Hurricane Otis
Mexican authorities rushed to send emergency aid, restore communications and assess damage in the Pacific coast resort town of Acapulco on Wednesday after a powerful hurricane left what residents described as a "total disaster".
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Search and recovery continue in Mexico as Otis death toll climbs
Acapulco was struggling Sunday to recover from the extraordinarily powerful Hurricane Otis, which claimed 48 lives across southern Mexico and provoked widespread power, water and telephone outages.
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Uruguay Reflects Latin American Drift From U.S., Turn to China
A democratic, pro-trade country in a region governed by populists strengthens ties with China after struggling to secure a free-trade deal with the U.S.
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Oil traders are flocking to sanctions-free Venezuela
But how long will that last, given Nicolás Maduro’s disregard for democracy?
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Brazil: Health warnings as country gripped by 'unbearable' heatwave
Red alerts have been issued for almost 3,000 towns and cities across Brazil, which have been experiencing an unprecedented heatwave.
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Kenya ready for peacekeeping mission in Haiti
Nairobi will send police officers to combat gang violence in the Caribbean nation
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