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Bachata Goes Global: How a Dominican Sound Took Over the World

Bachata Goes Global: How a Dominican Sound Took Over the World

What began as the soundtrack of heartbreak in the shantytowns and brothels of 1960s Dominican Republic has become a global musical force. Bachata — once stigmatized for its associations with poverty, Blackness, and working-class life — is now celebrated worldwide,...

Álvaro Uribe Becomes First Colombian President Convicted of a Crime

Álvaro Uribe Becomes First Colombian President Convicted of a Crime

In a historic ruling, former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe has been sentenced to 12 years of house arrest after being convicted of witness tampering and fraud. The 73-year-old conservative leader, who served from 2002 to 2010, is now the first former president in...

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Panama deports migrants crossing Darién Jungle

Panama deports migrants crossing Darién Jungle

Panama deported 30 Colombian migrants on Saturday who had entered through the Darién jungle, as part of a recent agreement with the U.S. This follows the first enforcement of the agreement last...

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