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Colombian Air Force Hercules Crashes Near Peru Border with Troops Onboard

A Colombian Air Force Hercules transport plane crashed near Puerto Leguízamo, close to Peru's border, with scores of troops onboard. Rescue efforts are underway, and the defence minister called the incident "deeply sad for the country."

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Cuba Faces Second Nationwide Blackout in One Week Amid Fuel Shortages

Cuba experiences a second nationwide blackout in a week, affecting over 10 million people amid fuel shortages worsened by a US embargo. Public protests emerge as international aid arrives and political tensions with the US continue.

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Brazil’s Varginha Marks 30 Years Since Controversial 1996 UFO Encounter

Varginha, Brazil, marks 30 years since a controversial 1996 UFO sighting that sparked debate, documentaries, and tourism, with locals divided over the truth.

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New Study Revises Monte Verde Age, Reviving Debate on Americas’ Human Settlement

New research suggests Monte Verde in Chile is younger than thought, reigniting debate on how humans populated the Americas and challenging previous migration theories.

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Delcy Rodríguez Overhauls Venezuela’s Military Leadership Amid Political Shift

Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s interim president, has replaced all senior military commanders following the dismissal of the defence minister close to Maduro, amid U.S. pressure and economic crisis.

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Ecuador Gang Leader Wanted for Presidential Candidate's Murder Arrested in Mexico

Ángel Esteban Aguilar Morales, a key figure in Ecuador's Los Lobos cartel and wanted for the 2023 murder of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, was arrested in Mexico City. The arrest highlights trilateral cooperation against organized crime in Latin America.

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Millions in Cuba Face Blackouts as National Power Grid Fails

Millions in Cuba are without power after the national grid collapsed amid fuel shortages worsened by US oil shipment blockades, sparking protests and political tensions.

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Cuban Protesters Attack Communist Office Amid Worsening Energy Crisis

Protesters in Cuba attacked a Communist Party building amid rising food prices and power outages worsened by a US oil blockade. Five arrests were made as discontent grows over shortages and economic strain.

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Cuba Engages in Talks with US Amid Oil Blockade and Energy Crisis

Cuba confirms early-stage talks with the US amid a three-month fuel blockade causing blackouts. The government plans to release 51 prisoners following Vatican discussions.

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Millions in Cuba Face Widespread Blackouts Amid Deepening Fuel Crisis

Millions in Cuba faced widespread blackouts on Wednesday due to fuel shortages worsened by US sanctions, affecting power, transport, healthcare, and prompting airlines like Air France to suspend flights.

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At Least 11 Dead After Military Cargo Plane Crashes in Bolivia

A military cargo plane crashed in El Alto, Bolivia, killing at least 11 people. The plane skidded off the runway and hit vehicles near the airport, which has been closed pending investigation.

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Trump's Policies Intensify Cuba's Economic Crisis and Threaten Revolution's Future

Cuba faces its greatest challenge since the Cold War as Trump's intensified embargo and Venezuela's oil loss deepen economic crisis, threatening the revolution's survival.

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