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Nazi War Criminal's Role in South American Drug Cartel Revealed

A Der Spiegel report reveals that Nazi war criminal Klaus Barbie, while living in Bolivia under the alias Klaus Altmann, deeply involved himself in the Roberto Suarez drug cartel in the 1970s and actively aided Bolivian military regimes, including helping organize the 1980 coup, leveraging his secur...

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Tsunami Warning Lifted After Earthquake off South America

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake 219 kilometers south of Ushuaia, Argentina, triggered a tsunami warning, causing the evacuation of hundreds in Chile and Argentina before being lifted a few hours later due to smaller than expected waves; no critical damage or casualties were reported.

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Colo-Colo Banned from Fans After Fan Deaths

CONMEBOL banned Colo-Colo from having fans at five home and five away matches after two teenage fans died in a crush before their April 10 Copa Libertadores match against Fortaleza; the club was also fined $80,000 and forfeited the match.

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The Littlest Drop": A Children's Book on Collective Action

The Littlest Drop", a new children's book by Sascha Alper and illustrated by Brian and the late Jerry Pinkney, tells a Quechua parable about a hummingbird's attempt to put out a forest fire, emphasizing the importance of collective action against overwhelming challenges.

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Erik Prince Joins Ecuadorian Police Raids Amidst Presidential Election

Erik Prince, founder of the former Blackwater, participated in a joint law enforcement operation in Guayaquil, Ecuador on Saturday, leading to 10 raids and 40 arrests; this is part of a new alliance with President Noboa to fight organized crime, but the future of this alliance depends on the next we...

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Peruvian President Calls for 2026 Elections Amidst Political Instability and Security Crisis

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte announced general elections for April 12, 2026, aiming to resolve years of political instability following a security crisis involving a state of emergency declaration and ongoing investigations into her personal finances and accusations of crimes against humanity.

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Peruvian Roots of Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost in the US, spent over 20 years in Peru, working as a missionary and later as a bishop, where his commitment to social justice and victims of abuse significantly influenced his papacy, culminating in his election as Pope.

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Death of Former Surinamese President Jules Wijdenbosch

Former Surinamese President Jules Wijdenbosch died at 83; his presidency (1996-2000) was marked by large infrastructure projects that increased national debt, leading to public protests and early elections; he will receive a state funeral.

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Death of Former Surinamese President Jules Wijdenbosch

Former Surinamese president Jules Wijdenbosch died at 83; his presidency (1996-2000), marked by populist policies and large-scale projects, ended in a financial crisis and electoral defeat due to soaring national debt and alleged corruption.

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Erik Prince Joins Ecuadorian Law Enforcement in Anti-Drug Operation

Erik Prince, founder of Blackwater, participated in a joint law enforcement operation in Guayaquil, Ecuador on Saturday, resulting in 10 house raids and 40 detentions, as part of a strategic alliance with President Noboa to combat drug trafficking.

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Paraguay Recalls Ambassador, Suspends Dam Talks After Brazil Admits Espionage

Paraguay recalled its ambassador to Brazil and suspended negotiations on the Itaipu Dam after Brazil admitted its intelligence agency spied on Paraguayan officials in 2022, violating international law and reviving historical tensions.

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Peruvian President Announces 2026 Election Date Amidst Political Instability

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte announced the next general elections will be held on April 12, 2026, following a period of political instability marked by violent protests and a low approval rating for her administration; 73 political groups may participate.

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