Americas
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A constitutional reform would require a three-quarters majority in congress to overturn Latin America’s most draconian ban
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‘Trump had threatened Mexico with tariffs if it let in this caravan from Honduras. Two hours after crossing this river, many were teargassed then deported’
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A convoy of Spaniards and allies was ritually sacrificed in 1520 at Tecoaque – ‘the place where they ate them’ – before Hernán Cortés wreaked revenge
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Creators say they hope the work encourages people to build bridges between communities
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Army and police used teargas and riot shields on migrants in caravan of about 8,000 that left Honduras for US last week
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Gus Jaspert’s extraordinary step comes amid claims of a climate of fear in the UK overseas territory
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Watchdog says none of the officers who opened fire on pickup truck in Ontario in November have spoken to investigators
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In his final months in office, Donald Trump has ramped up construction on his promised physical border between the US and Mexico – devastating wildlife habitats and increasing the migrant death toll
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Grim milestone comes as Joe Biden’s incoming chief of staff says 500,000 could die in US next month; EU states raise concerns about Pfizer slowdown. This blog is now closed
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Troops detain 600 people at Honduras border as caravan of thousands heads north
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Feigang Fei, who runs the Aunt Dai Chinese restaurant, says patrons appreciate his bracingly frank descriptions of the food
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State hopes to transfer at least 60 babies from neonatal units as air force evacuates coronavirus patients from Amazon city
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