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Peyote sacred to Native Americans threatened by psychedelic renaissance and development

HEBBRONVILLE, Texas (AP) — In this corner of southern Texas, the plump cacti seem to pop out of arid dust and cracked earth, like magic dumplings. It’s only here and…

John McCarthy December 26, 2024

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2024 brought natural disasters and turbulent politics to Latin America

Snow blanketed Santiago, the Chilean capital, in May 2024 — a rare and stunning sight that marked the coldest month in the city in over 70 years. The unusual weather…

John McCarthy December 20, 2024

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American couple killed in Mexico, found shot in pickup truck

Victims Gloria Ambriz and Rafael Cardona were relatives of a local official. MEXICO CITY — Two Americans are dead after being found shot in a pickup truck in Mexico, officials…

John McCarthy December 14, 2024

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Caribbean and Latin America launch regional alliance against organized crime

BRIDGETOWN — The Inter-American Development Bank today announced the launch of a regional security alliance against crime that brings together 16 governments across Latin America and the Caribbean as well…

John McCarthy December 12, 2024

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Cuba’s contestant stuns in her national costume during Miss Universe 2024

MEXICO CITY — Miss Universe Cuba caused a splash in her national costume on the preliminary night of Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico. Marianela Ancheta wore an outfit inspired by…

John McCarthy November 30, 2024

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Trump claims a win on immigration after a call with Mexico’s president. But she suggests no change

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump declared a win on stopping illegal immigration through Mexico on Wednesday after talking with that country’s leader. But Mexican President Claudia…

John McCarthy November 28, 2024

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Afraid of losing the US-Canada trade pact, Mexico alters its laws and removes Chinese parts

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico has been taking a bashing lately for allegedly serving as a conduit for Chinese parts and products into North America, and officials here are afraid…

John McCarthy November 24, 2024

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MLB scraps plans to play in Puerto Rico and Mexico City next season

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball scrapped plans to play regular-season games next year in Mexico City and San Juan, Puerto Rico. The season opens on March 18 and…

John McCarthy November 22, 2024

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Coast Guard seizes 35 ‘bales’ of cocaine and charges 2 crew members aboard Mexican go-fast boat

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Two crew members of a go-fast boat were arrested after a Royal Canadian Naval ship recovered 35 bales of cocaine while patrolling with a U.S. Coast Guard…

John McCarthy November 19, 2024

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Tropical Storm Sara expected to disappear within the next 24 hours

MERIDA — Tropical Storm Sara is beginning to weaken the western Caribbean and is now expected to dissipate over the Yucatan in the next 24 hours. Today's advisory from the…

John McCarthy November 17, 2024