Hugs, Bullets & Everything In Between: Mexico’s Long War Against the Cartels
Mexico kills its most wanted drug lord. Within hours, the CJNG declared war. The operation was a triumph. What came next was a reminder of how deep the problem runs
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‘A Loyalty Test, Not a Shield’: How Latin America’s Excluded Leaders Are Responding to the Doral Summit
Lula warns Brazil could be invaded. Petro took his case to the United Nations. Sheinbaum draws line on sovereignty. The leaders left out of Trump’s Doral summit didn’t stay quiet—and their responses reveal a hemisphere divided
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Washington Targets Brazil’s Gangs as Terrorists as Lula da Silva’s Absence from Doral Summit Casts Shadow Over Latin America
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Dionys Duroc
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Congress Pushes Back: Senate to Vote on War Powers Resolution as U.S.-Israeli Strikes on Iran Enter Day-5
The Senate votes today on whether Trump has the authority to bomb Iran—but with seven prior war powers resolutions already defeated, the outcome is all but certain
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After Seven Years, the U.S. and Venezuela Are Talking Again—And the Oil Is Already Flowing
From enemies to partners—Washington restores ties with Venezuela and strikes a gold deal in the same week
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Dionys Duroc
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Cuba
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Washington and Havana Are Talking & a Deal to End Cuba’s 67-Year Standoff May Be Days Away
Washington and Havana are negotiating in secret—and a deal that could end Cuba’s 67-year standoff, open the island to U.S. investment, and usher out Díaz-Canel may be only days away
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Dionys Duroc
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Americas
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‘A Loyalty Test, Not a Shield’: How Latin America’s Excluded Leaders Are Responding to the Doral Summit
Lula warns Brazil could be invaded. Petro took his case to the United Nations. Sheinbaum draws line on sovereignty. The leaders left out of Trump’s Doral summit didn’t stay quiet—and their responses reveal a hemisphere divided
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Trump says “Cuba is Going to Fall” as Lionel Messi Visits the White House
Trump opened Inter Miami’s White House championship celebration with remarks on Iran strikes and a prediction that Cuba’s government would fall
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2026 FIFA World Cup
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The World Cup That Almost Wasn’t: War, Cartels, Empty Hotel Rooms & the Fight to Save the World’s Biggest Sporting Event
Iran may not show up. Spain is threatening to walk. Mexico’s hotels are cancelling rooms. With less than 100 days remaining, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is fighting on to keep dreams alive
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What are the Mysterious “Therians” Taking Over Argentina?
New and disturbing social phenomenon has region reeling as parents in South America sign petitions for governments to protect children from “brainwashing”
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Dionys Duroc
Foreign Correspondent based in Latin America; Executive Editor at Sociedad Media
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