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Peru PM Quits Ahead Of No-confidence Vote

Adrianzen was the most trusted ally of woefully unpopular President Dina Boluarte, whose government is accused of failing to tackle a wave of killings linked to extortion gangs.

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Former Uruguayan President Pepe Mujica Dead at 89

Mujica had been imprisoned and tortured by the Uruguayan dictatorship in the 1960s and 70s for nearly 15 years.

Latin America

Crossing of 'El Chapo' Guzmán Relatives Into U.S. Raises Questions About Rift Within 'Chapitos' Cartel

The surrender of several relatives of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán to U.S. authorities may indicate a rift within the family leading the powerful cartel

Rafael Ramírez Elementary School, Sinaloa

Latin America

Sinaloa Community Mourns Girls Killed in Shooting And Demands Answers: 'Their Wings Were Cut'

Students, parents and staff at the Rafael Ramírez Elementary School in Sinaloa held a tribute this week for two young girls killed in a recent shooting in Badiraguato

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Mexican Cartels Smuggle Dangerous Bootleg Gasoline into the U.S.

The oil thieves, known as "huachicoleros," steal the oil from the state-owned company, Pemex.

Latin America

Former Lawyer For 'El Chapo' Among Those Running To Be Mexico's Next Elected Judges

Roughly 850 federal judges, along with the entire Supreme Court, will be elected by voters on June 1

Latin America

Mexican President Says Motive Still Unclear in Killing Of Mayoral Candidate During Rally

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she remains in contact with state officials and that investigations into the killing of mayoral candidate Yesenia Lara are ongoing.

Latin America

On Mother's Day, Mexican Mothers March for the Thousands Who Never Came Home

"Where are our children?" the mothers chanted through the streets of Mexico City.

Latin America

Video of Traditional Wedding Between Two 12-Year-Olds in Mexico Sparks Controversy and Discussion

The video has shed light on the tradition of arranged, underage weddings in the mountainous region of Guerrero in Mexico.

Patrol vehicles that responded to the May 6 ambush

Latin America

Relative Of Young Girls Killed In Sinaloa Says They Were Executed By The Military, Not Caught in Crossfire

A relative of the two Sinaloa girls killed this week is disputing the version giving by Mexican officials, claiming their description of the incident doesn't match what actually happened

Latin America

Jalisco Councilwoman Shot Dead As Cartels Keep Targeting Public Officials In Sinaloa

A municipal councilwoman in Jalisco and head nurse at the Teocaltiche Community Hospital was shot and killed early Friday by three armed individuals.

Latin America

Two Young Girls Killed in Sinaloa Ambush as Cartel Violence Continues

Mexican authorities reported the deaths of two young girls who were caught in the crossfire during an ambush carried out by suspected cartel operatives in Sinaloa

Robert Prevost, the new Pope Leo: What you need to know

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Who Is Pope Leo XIV? 20 Fascinating Facts About the Pro-Women, Pro-Immigrant Latin America Advocate

Cardinal Robert Provost, elected as the first American pope, was a close friend of Pope Francis, lived in Latin America for many years, and is an advocate for women and migrants, among other things you should know about him.

Latin America

Mexican Law Enforcement Has Arrested Over 20,000 People in Sheinbaum's First Seven Months In Office

Harfuch called the number of clandestine labs seized as "unprecedented" and credited the Mexican Army and Navy with locating labs in 19 states across the country

World

Born in Chicago and Nationalized Peruvian: The Latino Connection of the New Pope Leo XIV

Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected as the first American pope in history, but he has a strong connection with Latin America.

Immigration

New Spanish-Language DHS Ad Featuring Kristi Noem Airs in Mexico Amid Criticism From Officials

In the ad, Noem says that "illegal migrants can self-deport to avoid fines and imprisonment" by using the CBP Home app. For now, the ad has only appeared on social media platforms.