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Argentina human rights organization marks 47 years of searching for children kidnapped by military

March 21, 2024

Argentina human rights organization marks 47 years of searching for children kidnapped by military

Mothers of Plaza de Mayo, a human rights organization created by women whose children were kidnapped by an Argentina military dictatorship, is marking 47 years of work.

Venezuelan authorities arrest campaign staffers of opposition candidate in alleged violent plot

March 20, 2024

Venezuelan authorities arrest campaign staffers of opposition candidate in alleged violent plot

Arrest warrants were issued Wednesday for the presidential campaign manager of Venezuelan opposition politician Maria Corina Machado, as well as 8 other staffers.

Colombia's largest criminal group accepts president's offer to broker peace deal

March 19, 2024

Colombia's largest criminal group accepts president's offer to broker peace deal

The Gaitanista Self Defense Forces of Colombia, or Gulf Clan, has accepted left-wing President Gustavo Petro's invitation to begin peace negotiations.

Colombian president suspends ceasefire with rebels after attack on Indigenous community

March 18, 2024

Colombian president suspends ceasefire with rebels after attack on Indigenous community

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has suspended a ceasefire with an armed rebel group, Estado Mayor Central, after they attacked an Indigenous community.

Maryland thieves connected to theft ring from South America, in US illegally: ICE

March 17, 2024

Maryland thieves connected to theft ring from South America, in US illegally: ICE

Five Chilean nationals in the U.S. illegally, allegedly burglarized multiple homes in Maryland as well as in Florida, North Carolina, Alabama and Oklahoma, according to ICE.

Venezuelan gangs are importing next-level brutality, fear to our streets. We must stop them now

March 15, 2024

Venezuelan gangs are importing next-level brutality, fear to our streets. We must stop them now

The Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua is no longer a foreign threat. It's here and bringing horrible brutality and fear to our streets. Congress is calling on the president to take action.

Illegal migrant charged with assaulting girls at Maryland church was deported twice: ICE

March 14, 2024

Illegal migrant charged with assaulting girls at Maryland church was deported twice: ICE

An illegal migrant who has been charged with more than 20 counts of sex abuse of minors during his time working as a church teacher in Maryland has been deported twice.

Colombian women forge path in emerald mining in an effort to escape poverty

March 14, 2024

Colombian women forge path in emerald mining in an effort to escape poverty

In the emerald mines of Colombia, women are challenging traditional gender roles by taking up power tools and chiseling away at boulders in search of gems.

Indigenous communities in Argentina and Chile grapple with soaring demand for lithium

March 13, 2024

Indigenous communities in Argentina and Chile grapple with soaring demand for lithium

The prevalence of lithium mining is threatening to disrupt traditional ways of life for indigenous groups living in a region spanning Argentina, Chile and Bolivia.

Brazilian police free 17 hostages from bus overtaken by gunman

March 12, 2024

Brazilian police free 17 hostages from bus overtaken by gunman

Police in Rio de Janeiro released 17 hostages Tuesday from a crowded bus overtaken by a gunman, who is confirmed to have wounded at least two people.