Large Earthquake Strikes Drake Passage Near Argentina and Chile

The epicenter of the 7.5-magnitude quake was in the Drake Passage, a body of water between the southernmost tip of South America and Antarctica.

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Soccer Game in Argentina Is Canceled After Violence in Stands

Fans were hospitalized and detained after violent attacks during a match in a stadium near Buenos Aires, prompting officials to cancel the game.

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A Starfish, a President, and a Deep-Sea Frenzy in Argentina

A livestream of an undersea project has captivated Argentina as President Javier Milei wields a chain saw on the budget for science.

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Here’s What to Know About Trump’s 50% Tariffs on Brazil

Latin America’s biggest economy can weather the shock of a high tariff rate. But American coffee lovers and Brazilian ranchers are likely to feel the pain.

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The Chaotic Early Days Inside Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Detention Center

Several immigrant detainees described high tension and anxiety at the remote, hastily constructed facility over a lack of information, recreation and access to medication.

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Argentina’s President Javier Milei Undermines Press Freedom With Online Attacks

Journalists face an increasing number of attacks from Argentina’s highest office, raising concerns about the undermining of press freedom.

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Argentina’s Supreme Court Upholds Cristina Fernández de Kirchner’s Prison Sentence

The Supreme Court confirmed a corruption conviction against Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, a former president, cementing a six-year sentence from a lower court and blocking her planned political comeback.

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Interpol Arrests 20 Over Network That Distributed Child Sex Abuse Material

The international sweep included arrests in 12 countries across Europe and the Americas. The agency said there were also dozens of other suspects.

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Boxes of Nazi Material Are Found After Decades in Basement of Argentina Court

Thousands of documents in the boxes could result in new information about Nazi activity in Argentina in the early years of World War II.

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Why Did Pope Francis Never Return to Argentina?

Francis never gave an explicit answer for not returning as pontiff to his native country, but some experts say he worried about having his presence used for political purposes.

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