South America News Brief – Monday, 11 May 2026
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Surge of cartel violence in central Mexico forces between 800 and 1000 families to flee homes MEXICO CITY — Between 800 and 1,000 families have been forced to flee their homes in the mountains of central Mexico as a criminal mafia has attacked …​Read More. Surge of cartel violence in central Mexico forces between 800 and 1000 families to flee homes MEXICO CITY (AP) — Between 800 and 1000 families have been forced to flee their homes in the mountains of central Mexico as a criminal mafia has …​Read More.
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Colombia urges Glencore to discuss Cerrejon coal mine closure with local authorities
BOGOTA – Colombia’s government on Friday said it will ask miner Glencore to meet with authorities in the northern province of La Guajira as well …Read…
National Drug Take Back event in Mexico gathers 33 pounds of drugs
A joint venture to provide an avenue for Mexico residents to turn in any outdated or unused drugs in their possession, prescribed or otherwise, …​Read…
Couple once detained by ICE reunite in Mexico with son dying of colon cancer – 6ABC
A couple detained by ICE has reunited with their Chicago-born son, Kevin Gonzalez, in Durango, Mexico, as he fights terminal stage 4 colon cancer.​Rea…
US Spy Flights Surge Off Cuban Coast | Newsmax.com
U.S. military surveillance flights near Cuba have sharply increased in recent months, according to aviation tracking data, as President Donald …​Read …
Mark Cuban Shouts Out Wild Anthony Davis-NBA Draft Lottery Trend as Wizards Get No. 1 Pick
Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban knows the Washington Wizards’ formula all too well.​Read More…
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