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World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 hours ago

Historic but not enough? Inside Gustavo Petro's antidrug strategy

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has intercepted record cocaine volumes, but faces pressure from the U.S. regarding drug policy effectiveness.
fromFortune
20 hours ago
Agriculture

Colombia approves plan to kill cocaine hippos roaming through center of country | Fortune

World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 hours ago

Historic but not enough? Inside Gustavo Petro's antidrug strategy

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has intercepted record cocaine volumes, but faces pressure from the U.S. regarding drug policy effectiveness.
fromFortune
20 hours ago
Agriculture

Colombia approves plan to kill cocaine hippos roaming through center of country | Fortune

Miami food
fromThe Washington Post
21 hours ago

Fugitive Bolsonaro ally, convicted in 2022 coup attempt, is detained by ICE

Alexandre Ramagem, a former Brazilian intelligence chief, was arrested in Florida for immigration violations after fleeing Brazil following a conviction.
fromwww.dw.com
8 hours ago

Haiti: Several police arrested over stampede which killed 25

The deadly stampede occurred at a former military citadel in the north of the country, leading to a three-day mourning period in Haiti for the 25 victims.
France politics
#immigration
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The anti-ICE resistance is working | Judith Levine

Resistance in politics mirrors physical resistance, slowing government actions and generating public response, as seen in the backlash against Trump's deportation efforts.
SF parents
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 days ago

The slow death of Jesus, the Mexican man who refused to go to a hospital for fear of ICE

Harsh immigration policies in the U.S. contributed to the death of Jesus Juarez Cruz, as fear of deportation prevented him from seeking medical care.
SF parents
fromMission Local
8 hours ago

More than 400 people in S.F. have sought to self-deport, many with no good options

Victoria Hernandez fled Colombia due to threats and violence, and now faces deportation from the U.S., prompting her to self-deport back to Colombia.
NYC parents
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

The Return of Family Detention

Thousands of immigrant children have faced medical neglect and severe mistreatment under the Trump Administration's immigration enforcement policies.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The anti-ICE resistance is working | Judith Levine

Resistance in politics mirrors physical resistance, slowing government actions and generating public response, as seen in the backlash against Trump's deportation efforts.
SF parents
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 days ago

The slow death of Jesus, the Mexican man who refused to go to a hospital for fear of ICE

Harsh immigration policies in the U.S. contributed to the death of Jesus Juarez Cruz, as fear of deportation prevented him from seeking medical care.
MMA
fromSherdog
15 hours ago

Daniel Rodriguez recounts time in Mexican jail: 'It's the worst possible situation'

Daniel Rodriguez spent eight months in a Mexican jail for marijuana possession, facing challenges with food and the judicial system during his incarceration.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

A gay Bolivian man did everything right to gain asylum. He's stuck in detention anyway. - LGBTQ Nation

A gay man from Bolivia, assaulted for his identity, is detained by ICE despite having legal work authorization and a pending asylum application.
Online Community Development
fromTruthout
2 days ago

What Do Authoritarians Fear Most? People Who Stick Up for Each Other.

Solidarity among communities is essential for resilience against economic and social pressures exacerbated by conflict and local challenges.
Social justice
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Pennsylvania's Abolitionist Organizers Win Victory Against Mandatory Life Without Parole

Pennsylvania's Supreme Court ruling overturns mandatory life sentences for felony murder, impacting over a thousand individuals, primarily Black.
#protest
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Protesters in downtown Boston demand 'complete end' to 'illegal wars' with Iran, Lebanon

Demonstrators in Boston protested against U.S. military actions in Iran and Lebanon, calling them illegal and unjustifiable.
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Protesters in downtown Boston demand 'complete end' to 'illegal wars' with Iran, Lebanon

Demonstrators in Boston protested against U.S. military actions in Iran and Lebanon, calling them illegal and unjustifiable.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

More than 200 arrests at Palestine Action protest

"Those attending should be aware that showing support for a proscribed organisation is an offence under the Terrorism Act, and we will not hesitate to act where the law is broken," said commander Claire Smart.
London politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 days ago

Video: Mexico's Police Focus on World Cup While Thousands Remain Missing

Families of the disappeared argue that the focus on safety for World Cup teams and fans ignores their desperate search for missing loved ones, highlighting a stark contrast in priorities.
US news
#venezuela
World politics
fromFortune
2 days ago

Former 'Citgo 6' political prisoner sees 'karma' in Maduro ouster, but Venezuelan oil won't rebound until there's true regime change | Fortune

Pereira believes Venezuela can thrive again with U.S. military intervention and fair democratic elections.
World politics
fromFortune
2 days ago

Former 'Citgo 6' political prisoner sees 'karma' in Maduro ouster, but Venezuelan oil won't rebound until there's true regime change | Fortune

Pereira believes Venezuela can thrive again with U.S. military intervention and fair democratic elections.
#human-rights
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Human rights groups decry US plan for Guantanamo camp for Cuban migrants

Human rights organizations oppose plans for a migrant camp at Guantanamo Bay for Cubans fleeing crisis, citing inhumane conditions and violations.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Venezuelans deported by US detail fresh claims of torture and abuse at El Salvador mega-prison

Eighteen Venezuelan men demand accountability from El Salvador for human rights violations, including torture and medical neglect, after being expelled from a US prison.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Sexual abuse claims have dragged the international criminal court into crisis but what happens now?

The ICC's chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, faces sexual abuse allegations amid geopolitical tensions, complicating his position and the court's integrity.
Higher education
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

CSU professor acquitted of assaulting U.S. agents during immigration protest

A professor was acquitted of assaulting federal officers during a protest against an immigration raid, feeling a sense of responsibility to fight the charges.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

ICE detains three men outside SoCal courthouse, raising concerns for local immigration advocates

Federal agents arrested individuals outside a courthouse, raising concerns about immigration enforcement and due process violations.
fromBusiness Insider
5 days ago

How cocaine trafficking actually works, according to a former drug smuggler

Andrew Pritchard initially smuggled cocaine for the UK club scene using hard-sided suitcases packed with concealed drugs and decoy luggage to evade airport security.
UK news
Women in technology
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Violence Against Women and Girls Is a Multifaceted Problem

Violence against women and girls is influenced by intersecting factors like racism and ableism, creating unequal risks and barriers to justice.
#argentina
SF parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Fate of Argentina's disappeared remains open wound' as more victims identified

Argentina's history of state terror and forced disappearances remains a critical issue, with recent developments highlighting ongoing struggles for truth and justice.
SF parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Fate of Argentina's disappeared remains open wound' as more victims identified

Argentina's history of state terror and forced disappearances remains a critical issue, with recent developments highlighting ongoing struggles for truth and justice.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

#MeToo movement brings wave of harassment claims across Colombia

Juanita Gomez and other journalists are sharing experiences of sexual harassment, leading to significant repercussions in Colombian media.
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
5 days ago

Brooklyn activist pleads guilty to setting fire to 11 NYPD vehicles

Jakhi McCray pleaded guilty to arson, setting fire to 11 police vehicles, causing $800,000 in damages, and faces 5 to 20 years in prison.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Chile's far-right government rips up plan for memorial at Pinochet torture site

Colonia Dignidad was a fenced enclave where Paul Schafer held as many as 300 people with minimal contact with the outside world, subjecting them to severe abuse and torture.
Germany news
Right-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Trump administration reaffirms plans to deport Abrego Garcia to Liberia

The Trump administration's deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia raises concerns about vindictiveness and legality amid mass deportation criticism.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Peru's election: A battle for the Presidency amid political chaos and crime

Peru's election features 35 candidates, reflecting political instability, with Keiko Fujimori leading but struggling to gain significant support.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Ecuador recalls its ambassador from Colombia over Jorge Glas comments

Ecuador's Foreign Minister Gabriela Sommerfeld confirmed that her country's ambassador to Colombia had been recalled, stating that the criticisms of the Glas case were uncalled for. She described the remarks as a provocation, emphasizing that such messages come out of nowhere.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 days ago

Cuba's medical missions accused of modern slavery'

The IACHR expresses its concern regarding the working conditions faced by some Cuban workers participating in medical missions, highlighting complaints of unfair compensation and excessively long working hours.
Healthcare
#ice
fromTruthout
4 days ago
US politics

Democratic Lawmakers Find Immigrants Stuffed "Like Sardines" in Arizona ICE Jail

US politics
fromJezebel
6 days ago

ICE Prepares to Deport the Wife of U.S. Army Sergeant About to Deploy

Annie Ramos was released from ICE custody likely due to public pressure, but her immigration status remains uncertain.
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago
LGBT

ICE violence against women is increasingly visible - and largely untracked

ICE agents have used violent force against women in public, with widely shared videos documenting incidents including the killing of Renee Nicole Good.
US politics
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Democratic Lawmakers Find Immigrants Stuffed "Like Sardines" in Arizona ICE Jail

Democratic Congress members expressed horror at overcrowded conditions in an ICE facility during a surprise visit, revealing serious issues with detainee treatment.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
4 days ago

New York's Latino Communities 'Under Siege' by ICE's Racial Profiling, Lawsuit Says

ICE agents are accused of racially profiling and unlawfully arresting Latino individuals in New York.
US politics
fromJezebel
6 days ago

ICE Prepares to Deport the Wife of U.S. Army Sergeant About to Deploy

Annie Ramos was released from ICE custody likely due to public pressure, but her immigration status remains uncertain.
#ice-detention
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Mother decries ICE detention after release: What the administration is doing is wrong and illegal'

Tania Warner and her daughter Ayla were released from ICE detention, highlighting the suffering of many families still incarcerated.
fromJezebel
2 months ago
US politics

A Witness Says He Saw ICE Agents Choking a Migrant. His Death Will Likely Be Ruled a Homicide.

NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Mother decries ICE detention after release: What the administration is doing is wrong and illegal'

Tania Warner and her daughter Ayla were released from ICE detention, highlighting the suffering of many families still incarcerated.
fromJezebel
2 months ago
US politics

A Witness Says He Saw ICE Agents Choking a Migrant. His Death Will Likely Be Ruled a Homicide.

US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Video undermines ICE account of officer shooting a man in Minneapolis

A city-released video contradicts ICE's account of a January shooting involving federal officers and two Venezuelan men, leading to investigations and suspensions.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Ivan Cepeda: Our fight is not with Paloma or Abelardo, it is with Uribe'

Cepeda emphasizes that he is not competing against other candidates like Abelardo de La Espriella or Paloma Valencia, but rather against former president Alvaro Uribe Velez.
US Elections
Online Community Development
fromSecuritymagazine
3 weeks ago

Mexico Security Crisis: Never Waste a Crisis

Security crises create opportunities for leaders to secure business support for enhanced security programs, technology investments, and team expansion by demonstrating value during heightened organizational attention.
Madrid food
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Farmers Describe Torture From US-Ecuadorian Joint Military Operation

The US is escalating military operations in Latin America, particularly against drug cartels, under 'Operation Total Extermination' and 'Operation Southern Spear'.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Colombian president accuses Ecuador after 27 charred bodies' found near border

The Colombian leader said on Tuesday that an attack which had left 27 charred bodies did not appear to have been carried out by Colombia's own forces or any illegal armed groups which he said do not have armed planes. The explanation isn't credible, he said, later adding that an unexploded bomb dropped from an aircraft was found 100 meters from the home of an impoverished peasant family.
World news
Social justice
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Those who do not give up: the lawyers, mothers and activists still fighting for political prisoners in Venezuela

Foro Penal lawyers document Venezuela's political imprisonment through two decades, defending over 14,000 people while tracking ongoing detentions despite government amnesty claims.
Women in technology
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

3. Colombia: Mothers for Peace

Carmen Elena, a Colombian woman displaced by violence that killed her husband and brother, lost her project to create a safe village for mothers protecting children from armed group recruitment after USAID withdrew funding.
Madrid food
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

The criminal underworlds of Mexico, Colombia, and Ecuador converge in the murder of Fernando Villavicencio

Mexico captured Angel Esteban Aguilar, a Los Lobos leader wanted for a 2023 presidential candidate murder, revealing criminal networks connecting Ecuador, Mexico, and Colombia in cocaine trafficking operations.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

ICE's growing detention footprint, and the communities fighting back

The Trump administration is significantly expanding migrant detention facilities, aiming to detain and deport a record number of immigrants in U.S. history.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

El Salvador's mass arrest policy may have led to crimes against humanity, study shows

El Salvador's mass incarceration policy under President Bukele reduced violence but involved systematic human rights violations meeting criteria for crimes against humanity.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

US urges Latin America to use military against drug cartels

Pentagon chief Hegseth convened a cartel-focused security conference with conservative Latin American allies, pledging aggressive military action against drug trafficking organizations and warning that the US will act unilaterally if necessary.
US politics
fromTruthout
4 weeks ago

US-Backed Repression in Latin America Paved the Way for ICE

Trump administration immigration policies enable mass detention, family separation, and deportations through opaque bureaucratic practices compared to enforced disappearances.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Dismay as Hegseth urges Latin American allies to join offense' against cartels

The Trump administration threatens unilateral military action against drug cartels in Latin America if countries don't adopt more aggressive approaches, while pursuing broader geopolitical and resource interests in the region.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Colombian ex-paramilitary leader jailed for crimes against Indigenous groups

Salvatore Mancuso received a 40-year prison sentence for 117 crimes against Indigenous communities in La Guajira, potentially reducible to eight years with victim-centered collaboration.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Acquittal of Chile riot officer who blinded protester raises impunity fears

A Santiago court ruled Lt Col Claudio Crespo legitimately defended his actions after shooting and blinding protester Gustavo Gatica, raising concerns about impunity and heavy-handed policing.
Social justice
fromFortune
2 months ago

I've studied nonviolent resistance in war zones for 20 years and Minnesota reminds me of Colombia, the Philippines and Syria | Fortune

Organized, disciplined nonviolent community action and mutual aid can protect migrants from violent immigration enforcement but requires courage and carries real risk.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Where the Silence Breaks | Ep 3 Colombia

Colombian military soldiers confess to extrajudicial killings of innocent civilians through the Special Jurisdiction for Peace, a transitional justice mechanism established by the 2016 peace agreement.
World news
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Resisting the Empire Next Door, Protests in Mexico Grow

A broad anti-imperialist movement in Mexico mobilized massive protests opposing U.S. attacks on Venezuela and demanding Latin American sovereignty and independence from U.S. dominance.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Clashes in Colombia between rival rebel groups kill 27 people

The two groups have been fighting for control of the Guaviare region of the Amazon, a region strategic for cocaine production and trafficking. At least 27 members of a leftist rebel group have been killed in clashes in central Colombia with a rival faction, according to military authorities, at a time of heightened tension in the region under the pall of United States military action in Venezuela and threats against Colombia.
World news
World news
fromFortune
1 month ago

Mexico's latest cartel violence prompts fears of 'narcoterrorism' in replay 1990s Colombia | Fortune

Mexican army killed Jalisco New Generation leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes; widespread cartel-led violence erupted nationwide, causing roadblocks, school closures, and heightened security.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Latin America: In the Shadow of the US | Ep 2 Wars

The 1980s bring revolutionary wars, CIA-backed conflict and the violent birth of a new democratic era. Episode 2: Wars begins with Nicaragua's Sandinista revolution, which promised egalitarian transformation through literacy crusades. But civil war erupted as United States President Ronald Reagan's administration covertly backed the Contra rebels, plunging the nation into turmoil and suffering. Panama transitioned from Omar Torrijos's diplomatic triumphs over the Panama Canal to Manuel Noriega's sinister collaboration with both the CIA and drug cartels.
US politics
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

The discovery of Camilo Torres' body revives one of the most sensitive issues in Colombia's internal conflict

Forensic experts confirmed identification of Camilo Torres's remains, resolving a decades-long mystery about his 1966 death and closing a chapter in Latin American armed struggle.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Exposure to ICE Violence Threatens Children's Health and Future Wellbeing

Dulcie and her family, who live in the Twin Cities metro, are afraid every day when they leave for work and school. "All of my friends are staying at home. No one comes out. It gets to me," said Dulcie, who declined to use her last name because she fears retribution from federal agents, who have been detaining citizens and legal immigrants.
US politics
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Guatemala declares state of siege after gang violence

Guatemala declared a 30-day state of siege after gang attacks killed at least seven police officers and triggered prison riots linked to Barrio 18.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Colombia to resume peace talks with ECG after temporary suspension

Colombia's government has announced it will resume peace talks with the powerful Gulf Clan, also known as the Gaitanist Self-Defence Forces (ECG), after the criminal group expressed concern about a recent deal with the United States. Tuesday's announcement addresses a temporary suspension the Gulf Clan announced earlier this month, in the wake of a meeting between Colombian President Gustavo Petro and his US counterpart, Donald Trump.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Cocaine in Petro's car: A new sabotage allegation reignites Colombia's shadow war

On Tuesday, during an extended Cabinet meeting, Colombian President Gustavo Petro denounced two plots that initially drew little attention but would have halted the political agenda in almost any other country. As if downplaying it, Petro claimed that earlier this week someone tried to kill him while he was traveling by helicopter. According to his account, the aircraft had to change course and fly over the ocean for four hours before it could land.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Guatemala prisoners take workers hostages in riots across three facilities

Prisoners in Guatemala have taken at least 46 workers hostage in riots across three detention centres, according to authorities. Officials said the incidents, which began on Saturday, appeared to be coordinated by gang members in response to their leader seeking a transfer to another facility for better conditions. list of 3 itemsend of list There were no reported deaths or injuries among the hostages, Interior Minister Marco Antonio Villeda said at a news conference.
World news
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Disappearances in Mexico surge by 200% over 10 years

Disappearances in Mexico have surged over the last decade, leaving over 130,000 people missing and devastating thousands of families.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

El Mencho' killing sparks overwhelming fear' as violence erupts in Mexico

El Mencho's killing triggered nationwide cartel retaliation causing widespread violence, city paralysis, and major disruptions to basic services across numerous Mexican states.
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