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Mexico: US Agents Killed in Crash Were Not Authorized to Operate in Country

Mexico confirms two US agents killed in a crash were not authorized to operate in the country amid tense US-Mexico counter-narcotics relations.

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Reuters A suspected clandestine methamphetamine processing lab, according to the Attorney General's Office of Chihuahua, discovered during an operation by Mexican authorities in a mountainous area near Guachochi, in Chihuahua state, Mexico, in this handout photo distributed on April 18, 2026.

Academic Escapes Mexico Pyramid Shooting by Climbing Down Steep Ledges

Dr Giovana Guidicini recounts escaping a shooting atop Mexico's Teotihuacán pyramids by climbing down steep ledges amid chaos that left one dead and 13 injured.

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Giovana Guidicini A woman with shoulder-length curly brown hair and red framed glasses looks into the camera.

Brazil’s Deadly Floods Reveal Women Are Most Vulnerable in Climate Disasters

Brazil’s deadly floods reveal how climate disasters disproportionately displace and harm women, who face layered vulnerabilities and lead recovery efforts.

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Viviane de Souza carries her dog after a deadly mudslide in Petropolis, Brazil

Investigation Launched into US Officials' Role in Fatal Mexico Crash

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has ordered an investigation into the role of two US officials who died in a crash during a counter-narcotics operation in Chihuahua, highlighting concerns over unauthorized joint operations and sovereignty.

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Canadian Woman Killed in Shooting at Mexico's Teotihuacán Pyramids

A Canadian woman was killed and several injured in a shooting at Mexico's Teotihuacán pyramids. The gunman died by suicide. Authorities are investigating, with multiple nationalities among the injured. The site is a UNESCO World Heritage and will host a World Cup event.

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AFP via Getty Images A police officer seen from behind stands by her car. In the background there are gates and people about.

Remains of 50 Infants and Six Adults Found Dumped in Trinidad Graveyard

At least 50 infant and six adult bodies were found dumped in a Trinidad graveyard. Police investigate unlawful disposal amid ongoing security concerns and a state of emergency.

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AFP via Getty Images An open grave at the site in Cumuto, the rest of which shows graves with crosses on overgrown grass

Mexico's Sheinbaum Rejects Diplomatic Crisis with Spain Amid Conquest Dispute

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum denies any diplomatic crisis with Spain amid historical disputes over colonization, highlighting recent efforts to improve bilateral relations during a summit in Barcelona.

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EPA A woman wearing a black dress shakes hands with a man wearing a blue suit and shirt, both are smiling warmly

US Military Reports Killing Four in Eastern Pacific Boat Strike Amid Ongoing Operations

The US military reported killing four people in a boat strike in the eastern Pacific, marking the third such attack in four days and raising legal and human rights concerns over extrajudicial killings.

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Black-and-white aerial image of a small boat with smoke billowing out of it.

Retrial Begins in Death Case of Argentina Football Legend Diego Maradona

A retrial has begun for seven members of Diego Maradona's medical team charged with negligent homicide following his 2020 death. The trial includes testimonies from around 100 witnesses and is expected to last until July.

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Getty Images Diego Maradona smiling as head coach of Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata

US Pressured Latin American Nations to End Cuban Doctors Program, Cuba Claims

Cuba accuses the US of pressuring Latin American countries to end medical missions, while human rights reports highlight abuses in the Cuban doctors program.

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doctors stand in a formation while holding Cuban flags

Chile’s New Government Cancels Memorial Plan at Pinochet-Era Torture Site

Chile’s new far-right government cancels the expropriation and memorial plan at Colonia Dignidad, a former Pinochet-era torture site led by ex-Nazi Paul Schäfer, raising concerns over human rights and justice for victims.

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an entrance to a bunker in a forested area

House Democrats Urge Lasting Solution to Cuban Crisis Amid US Energy Blockade

US lawmakers Pramila Jayapal and Jonathan Jackson call for a permanent solution to Cuba's crises after witnessing the impact of a US energy blockade during a recent visit.

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People travel on electric tricycles in street