John Otis
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As the Trump administration invokes a decades old law in their pursuit of Tren de Aragua gang members, we find out more about their origins and their reach.
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The Trump administration has invoked a 227-year-old law, the Alien Enemies Act, to target Tren de Aragua, a gang with its roots in the prisons of Venezuela. Who are they and how wide is their reach?
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A fierce outbreak of fighting in northern Colombia between rival guerilla factions in a drug turf war, has displaced tens of thousands of people.
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A war of words and threats of tariffs brought Colombia and the U.S. to the brink of a trade war, after the Latin American ally initially said it would not take U.S. planes carrying deported migrants.
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Andres Orozco-Estrada is one of the most exciting conductors around. The Colombian has garnered rave reviews for his exuberance and his ability to connect with musicians and concertgoers.
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More and more former members of Colombia's armed forces are fighting and dying as mercenaries around the world.
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The winner of Venezuela's presidential election this summer was forced into exile. But he's promising to return for the inauguration next month despite threats of arrest.
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The Venezuelan governments crackdown on opposition politicians has led to the imprisonment of the mayor of the country's second largest city.