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Ecuador Election: Crime Takes Center Stage

Ecuadorians vote in a presidential election between incumbent Daniel Noboa and Luisa González, focused on reducing widespread crime linked to drug trafficking; high crime rates directly affect voters' daily lives and choices.

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Ecuador's Presidential Election: Crime Takes Center Stage

Ecuador holds a presidential election on Sunday, with President Daniel Noboa and Luis González as frontrunners; the election's main focus is on reducing crime, which has sharply increased in recent years due to drug trafficking; the winner needs 50% of the vote or 40% with a 10-point lead to avoid a...

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Middlemen in Luxury Goods Burglary Ring Charged, \$5 Million in Stolen Property Recovered

Two men, Dimitriy Nezhinskiy and Juan Villar, were arrested in Brooklyn federal court on Wednesday and charged with conspiracy and receipt of stolen property; prosecutors believe they possessed approximately \$5 million in stolen luxury goods, acting as middlemen for a South American theft crew.

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Argentina's Inflation Plummets Under Milei, Reaching Lowest December Rate Since 2018

Argentina's inflation rate plummeted from 211.4% in 2023 to 117.8% in 2024 under President Milei's new economic policies, despite high poverty and uneven economic impacts; the monthly rate dropped from 25.5% to 2.7% in the same period, with the lowest December inflation since 2018.

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Software Recalls, Mergers, and South American Tech Hubs Reshape the Auto Industry in 2025

In 2025, the auto industry will grapple with a 42% surge in software recalls (up from 13% in 2023), pushing major automakers like GM and Ford toward mergers or alliances to share software development costs, while simultaneously expanding into South American tech centers for lower labor costs and a r...

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Paraguay-Parana Waterway: Economic Lifeline, Drug Trafficking Route, and Environmental Threat

The Paraguay-Parana waterway, vital for South American agricultural exports, faces challenges from the environmental damage caused by large freighters, impacting fishermen, and is significantly used for drug trafficking by cartels such as Brazil's First Capital Command, leading to increased violence...

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Zero Hunger
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Ecuador Closes Borders Ahead of General Elections

Ecuador closed its land borders with Colombia and Peru from February 8th to 10th, 2025, due to security concerns related to the general elections, allowing only Ecuadorian citizens and legal trade to pass.

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Ecuador Election: Noboa Faces Gonzalez Amidst Soaring Crime

Ecuador holds a crucial presidential election amid rampant drug trafficking, high crime rates, and economic instability; incumbent Daniel Noboa faces Luisa Gonzalez, who criticizes his "iron fist" approach and proposes technology and anti-corruption measures.

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Nazi Fugitives in Brazil: Capture, Escape Attempts, and Differing Fates

Following the capture of Franz Stangl in São Paulo in 1967, a failed escape plan was devised, highlighting the efforts to bring Nazi war criminals to justice; the article details the experiences of several prominent Nazi fugitives in Brazil, contrasting their fates and exploring the reasons behind B...

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Venezuelan Opposition Leader Defies Arrest, Launches International Tour

Exiled Venezuelan presidential candidate Edmundo González Urrutia returned to South America on January 5th, meeting with Argentine President Javier Milei and planning further meetings in Uruguay and the US, defying a Venezuelan arrest warrant and challenging Nicolas Maduro's recent reelection.

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Milei's attacks strain Argentina-Chile relations

Argentine President Javier Milei's repeated verbal attacks on Chilean President Gabriel Boric since July 2023 have severely strained bilateral relations, despite Chile's attempts at de-escalation through diplomatic channels and ambassadorial appointments, leading to several diplomatic incidents and ...

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Chancay Megaport to Boost South America's Asia-Pacific Trade

The newly inaugurated Chancay megaport in Peru, a joint project with China, is expected to significantly reduce transit times to Asia by 30 percent, facilitating trade and attracting foreign investment to boost South America's integration with the Asia-Pacific region.

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