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Costa Rica’s Building a Mega-Prison — and El Salvador’s Helping

Costa Rica’s Building a Mega-Prison — and El Salvador’s Helping

Costa Rica, usually seen as Central America’s peaceful paradise, is gearing up to build a massive new maximum-security prison — taking cues from El Salvador’s controversial mega-prison. Why? The country’s facing a surge in gang-related violence, with 2023 marking its...

Uruguay Poised to Make History with Landmark Euthanasia Law

Uruguay Poised to Make History with Landmark Euthanasia Law

Uruguay just took a huge step toward becoming the first country in Latin America to legalize euthanasia through legislation. The Chamber of Deputies passed a “death with dignity” bill 64-29, and now it’s headed to the Senate — where it’s expected to pass by the end of...

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Death of Cuban rapper El Taiger confirmed

Death of Cuban rapper El Taiger confirmed

The death of popular Cuban rapper El Taiger, whose real name was Jose Manuel Carvajal, has been confirmed. A post on his Instagram account made the tragic announcement on Thursday. The 37-year-old...

Mexican mayor murdered days after starting job

Mexican mayor murdered days after starting job

Alejandro Arcos, the mayor of Chilpancingo, Guerrero, was found decapitated, days after taking office. His murder intensifies pressure on President Claudia Sheinbaum’s new administration to address...

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