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Guatemala's Bold Move Against Gangs: A Closer Look

January 22, 2026

Guatemala is taking strong steps to fight back against gangs. After a recent attack on police officers, the government has given law enforcement new powers. These powers are being used in Zone 18, a known gang hotspot in the capital. Police and soldiers are now patrolling the area with more authori

politics

Latin America's Tough Choices: Crime, Politics, and Pressure

January 20, 2026

Latin America is in a tough spot. Progressive leaders are feeling the heat from both their own people and the Trump administration. The people want quick fixes to crime, and Trump is pushing hard for tough action. El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has shown what a hard-line approach can do. His

crime

Guatemala's Gang Violence Leaves Nine Police Dead

January 20, 2026

Gang violence in Guatemala has taken a deadly turn, with nine police officers losing their lives in a series of attacks. The trouble began on Saturday when members of the Barrio 18 gang took control of three prisons, holding 46 guards hostage. Their demand? Better treatment and privileges. Things g

technology

The Unexpected Journey of a Virus and a Dream

December 26, 2025

In the early 1990s, a small computer virus named Virus Málaga quietly spread across the computers at Málaga’s Polytechnic School. It was mostly harmless, but it sparked a passion in a young student named Bernardo Quintero. His teacher challenged him to create an antivirus for the 2610-byte program,

politics

Guinea-Bissau's Never-Ending Power Struggles

November 28, 2025

Guinea-Bissau has seen many power grabs over the years. The latest one happened in November 2025. Army officers said they took control from President Umaro Sissoco Embalo. This was just before election results were to be announced. The country has a long history of instability. The first big power

crime

Michoacán's Anger: Protests Erupt After Mayor's Murder

November 6, 2025

In the Mexican state of Michoacán, people are fed up. They've taken to the streets, shouting and setting things on fire, all because their mayor was killed. Carlos Manzo, the mayor of Uruapan, was shot dead during a Day of the Dead celebration. This wasn't just any murder; it was a bold, public atta

religion

New Pope's Past Remarks Spark Conversations About LGBTQ+ Inclusion

May 10, 2025

The Catholic Church has a new leader. Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, took the reins after a recent election. His past comments on LGBTQ+ issues have sparked conversations. Back in 2012, when he was the Augustinian prior general in Chicago, he criticized what he called the “homose