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Brazil Congress Approves Bill Cutting Bolsonaro’s Prison Sentence

Brazil’s congress overturned President Lula’s veto to reduce former president Jair Bolsonaro’s prison sentence, pending supreme court confirmation. Lula also faced a rare senate rejection of his supreme court nominee, signaling a challenging election ahead.

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In a white shirt, Jair Bolsonaro looks pensive while his son Flávio, wearing a yellow short-sleeved sports top, smiles while holding a microphone

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

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.

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.

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

Trump Allows Russian Oil Delivery to Cuba Amid Fuel Shortages

US President Trump has allowed a Russian tanker carrying 100,000 tonnes of crude oil to dock in Cuba, easing fuel shortages amid ongoing sanctions and a deepening humanitarian crisis on the island.

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Two Cuba-Bound Aid Ships Located Days After Losing Contact in Caribbean

Two humanitarian aid ships traveling from Mexico to Cuba were located days after losing contact. The vessels, carrying supplies amid a US oil blockade, are continuing their journey to Havana with crews safe. The situation highlights ongoing tensions and shortages in Cuba.

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Reuters The sailboats Friendship and Tigger Moth, carrying humanitarian aid for Cuba and crewed by activists taking part in the Nuestra America Convoy flotilla, depart Isla Mujeres, in Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo state, Mexico.

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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BBC A map shows Colombia and neighbouring Ecuador and Peru. It marks the location of Puerto Leguízamo, a town near Colombia's border with Peru.

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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