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Brazilian ‘Father of Bossa Nova’ Joao Gilberto Dies at 88

Brazilian singer and guitarist Joao Gilberto, considered to be one of the pioneers of the bossa nova genre, has died aged 88, his son said Saturday.

Venezuelan Protesters Demand End of Torture on Independence Day

Venezuelans around the country on Friday demonstrated for the end of political repression and torture, with protesters in Caracas marching to the headquarters of the military intelligence agency.

Scott Warren Faces Retrial for Aiding Migrants in Arizona

Federal prosecutors announced this week they will retry humanitarian aid volunteer and immigration rights activist Scott Warren on two charges related to aiding migrants along the U.S.-Mexico border.

UN Human Rights Office Issues Scathing Report on Venezuela

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) on Thursday urged Venezuela to halt what it described as grave violations of political, social, civil and economic rights in the country.

Chilean Schools Recycle Greywater to Combat Drought

Children from the neighboring municipalities of Ovalle and Río Hurtado in northern Chile are harvesting rain and recycling greywater in their schools to irrigate fruit trees and vegetable gardens, in an initiative aimed at combating the shortage of water in this semi-arid region.

Homeland Security Report Admits to Inhumane Treatment of Asylum Seekers

A damning new report and shocking photos by the Department of Homeland Security’s internal watchdog is adding to the mounting outcry over detention conditions for asylum seekers at the border.

Colombian Police Search for Missing ex-FARC Commander

Colombian police were on Tuesday looking for Jesus Santrich, a former FARC guerrilla commander who disappeared one week before he was due to appear before the Supreme Court on charges of trying to smuggle drugs to the United States.

Ecuador deploys 2,400 security forces against illegal mining

Ecuador has launched a major operation against illegal mining in the north of the country, deploying 1,200 soldiers, 1,200 police and 20 prosecutors in the locality of La Merced de Buenos Aires, the Interior Ministry announced on Tuesday.

Are Hotels Dangerous? Putting in Context Dominican Republic Tourist Deaths

Being a frequent visitor to the Dominican Republic, where I occasionally have enjoyed the high standard, security and excellent service of its resorts, I became puzzled by recent, quiet excessive media reactions to statistically insignificant cases of deaths in these resorts.

Indigenous Rights Approach a Solution to Climate Change Crisis

Experts, political leaders, NGOs and indigenous peoples and communities gathered to deliberate on a methodology that emphasises rights for indigenous peoples and local communities in the management and perseveration of landscapes.