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Violent crime and gender-based violence rise in Latin Am/ES

10 clusters · 162 sources · last updated

Latest: Latin American authorities process multiple homicide and feminicide cases

Violent crime and gender-based violence continue to escalate across Latin America and Spain. In Mexico, security concerns persist following fatal shootings in Huejotzingo and Michoacán, a domestic knife killing in Jalisc

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Criminal activity and law enforcement in Latin America

3 clusters · 487 sources · last updated

Latest: Latin American law enforcement conducts widespread crime operations

Law enforcement agencies across Latin America continue to report diverse criminal incidents and subsequent arrests. Recent operations in Colombia included a crackdown in Bogotá where authorities seized over 8,500 bottles

[ACTIVE] [HEALTH] [AR] [CL] [MX]

Rising syphilis infections across the Americas

12 clusters · 42 sources · last updated

Latest: Syphilis prevention and testing emphasized in Argentina and Mexico

Syphilis infections are rising significantly across the Americas, with Latin America and the Caribbean accounting for 90% of new infections in the region. Data from the AIDS 2026 conference indicates that in 2024, there

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Violent crime trends in Costa Rica and Panama

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: Costa Rica reaches 600 homicides in 2026

Crime statistics in Costa Rica and Panama show varying trends in violent crime. In Costa Rica, the Limón province reported a rise in intentional killings, reaching 147 as of late September 2026, compared to 129 during th

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Infrastructure and security developments in Ecuador and CR

4 clusters · 13 sources · last updated

Latest: Infrastructure projects launch new bridge developments in Ecuador and Costa Rica

Infrastructure and public works initiatives continue in Ecuador and Costa Rica, focusing on road maintenance, technological monitoring, and security. In Ecuador, road maintenance efforts by Lowell Mineral Exploration Ec

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AI data center and infrastructure development

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Qualcomm and Amazon partner to develop AI data center infrastructure

Developments in artificial intelligence infrastructure are expanding through both regional physical construction and global corporate partnerships. In Costa Rica, the firm Quantum has proposed the Quantum AI Free Zone C

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Costa Rica infrastructure and tourism development

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Costa Rica enhances Caribbean infrastructure and competitiveness

Costa Rica is undertaking various infrastructure and development initiatives to support its tourism and competitiveness. Initial efforts focused on aviation, with approximately US$30 million allocated to modernize Tobías

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Afro-Costa Rican Culture celebrations

3 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: Wolaba Parade celebrates Afro-descendant heritage in Limón

Costa Rica observes Black People’s Day and Afro-Costa Rican Culture on August 31, with festivities primarily centered in the Limón province. The holiday recognizes the historical, social, and cultural contributions of th

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