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Peruvian Ex-President Humala Sentenced to 15 Years for Money Laundering

A Peruvian court sentenced former president Ollanta Humala and his wife, Nadine Heredia, to 15 years in prison for money laundering, involving millions in illicit funds from Odebrecht and the Venezuelan government, used to finance their 2006 and 2011 campaigns; this makes Humala the third Peruvian e...

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Noboa Re-elected as Ecuadorian President Amid Fraud Claims

In Ecuador's presidential election, Daniel Noboa secured a second term with 55.8% of the vote, while Luisa González alleged electoral fraud and demanded a recount; Noboa's win comes amid a surge in crime rates since 2021 linked to drug trafficking from neighboring countries, and his hardline approac...

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Mario Vargas Llosa: A Literary Legacy

Mario Vargas Llosa, a Nobel Prize-winning author, has produced a vast literary output, exploring themes of power, societal structures, and human nature in Peru and Latin America, marked by complex narratives and insightful social critique.

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Latin America's Limited Response to Trump's Threats

The CELAC summit in Honduras showed Latin American nations' weak response to Trump's threats, marked by a carefully worded final declaration prioritizing self-determination despite criticism of US tariffs and migration policies; the limited response is attributed to economic dependence and varying g...

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Correa's Shadow Looms Over Ecuadorian Elections

Rafael Correa, despite an eight-year corruption sentence and fugitive status from Ecuador, seeks a political comeback through his candidate Luisa González in the upcoming election; his return would depend on legal challenges and the outcome of the election.

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Panama Canal Agreement: Discrepancies Raise Concerns Amidst U.S.-China Rivalry

The U.S. and Panama have reached a deal granting preferential, toll-free passage through the Panama Canal to American naval vessels; however, discrepancies in the agreement's language raise concerns about transparency and Panama's awareness of the deal's full implications, highlighting ongoing U.S.-...

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Humala and Heredia Sentenced to 15 Years for Money Laundering

A Peruvian court sentenced former president Ollanta Humala and his wife Nadine Heredia to 15 years in prison for money laundering, finding they received illegal funds from Odebrecht for their election campaigns in 2006 and 2011, following a long investigation into the Brazilian company's bribery sca...

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Argentina Receives $42 Billion Bailout Amidst Austerity Measures

International institutions bailed out Argentina with $42 billion, led by a $20 billion IMF loan, in response to President Javier Milei's austerity measures that decreased inflation from 211% to 55.9% while causing recession and protests.

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Ecuador's Presidential Runoff: Violence, Policy, and a Tight Race

Ecuador holds a crucial presidential runoff election on Sunday between Daniel Noboa and Luisa González, amidst a record surge in violence; the country's homicide rate reached 38 per 100,000 inhabitants in 2024, with January recording 832 murders, the highest in Ecuadorian history. The election outco...

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Ecuador Runoff Election: Security Crisis Dominates

Ecuador's April 13th presidential runoff election pits Daniel Noboa against Luisa González amidst a severe security crisis involving high homicide rates and organized crime; voting occurs from 7 AM to 5 PM, with preliminary results expected around 9 PM local time.

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Ecuador Runoff Election: Lasso Faces González Amidst Soaring Drug Violence

Ecuador's presidential runoff election pits incumbent Guillermo Lasso against leftist Luisa González amid record-high drug violence; Lasso narrowly won the first round, and González seeks a comeback, supported by the largest indigenous movement; the election will significantly impact the country's f...

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Ecuador Runoff Election: González Seeks Presidency

Luisa González, a 47-year-old Ecuadorian lawyer and economist, is in a runoff election for the presidency after narrowly losing in February 2024. Her platform, "Revivir al Ecuador," promises to address Ecuador's high crime rate through increased investment in public services, contrasting with her op...

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