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Paraguay's disappeared: A dictator's shadow is a roadblock for justice, but a few keep up the fight
ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay (AP) — Despite being ousted in 1989 after a 35-year reign of terror, during which 20,000 people were tortured, executed or disappeared, some Paraguayans feel as if Gen. Alfredo Stroessner never truly left. “This is probably the only country in which the...
Takeaways from AP's reporting on the thousands disappeared in Colombia, Peru and Paraguay
Thousands of people have disappeared in Latin America during decadeslong conflicts. Many have never been found, presumed to be the victims of dictatorships, insurgencies or organized crime. The most well-known of these mass disappearances occurred in Argentina and Chile during their...
Today in History: February 4, O.J. Simpson found liable in civil trial
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 4, the 35th day of 2025. There are 330 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 4, 1997, a civil jury in Santa Monica, California, found O.J. Simpson liable for the deaths of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ronald...
Conservatives of color have lofty expectations for Trump's second term
WASHINGTON (AP) — Delivering his first address as a reinaugurated president, Donald Trump spoke directly to communities that had historically shunned his party. “To the Black and Hispanic communities, I want to thank you for the tremendous outpouring of love and trust that you...
Inauguration Day Latest: Trump becomes the 47th president of the United States
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump, who overcame impeachments, criminal indictments and a pair of assassination attempts to win another term in the White House, will be sworn in Monday as the 47th U.S. president taking charge as Republicans claim unified control of Washington and set out to reshape...
Trump's inauguration will be first attended by foreign leaders
For the first time in U.S. history, a president-elect will welcome foreign leaders for one of the most American political traditions — the peaceful transfer of power. President-elect Donald Trump invited Chinese President Xi Jinping and conservative world leaders such as Argentine...
Israel's Genesis Prize awarded to Argentinian President Javier Milei
JERUSALEM (AP) — Argentinian President Javier Milei has been awarded Israel’s prestigious 2025 Genesis Prize in recognition of his support of Israel, organizers announced Tuesday. During his year in office, Milei has announced he will move the embassy to Jerusalem, joining a...
Argentine tourist who was shot in the head in Rio dies, authorities say
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — An Argentine tourist who was shot in the head and chest in Rio de Janeiro last month while making his way to the Christ the Redeemer statue died on Monday, Argentine tourism authorities said. Gastón Fernando Burlón, 51, had mistakenly driven his car into a...
More Americans jailed in Venezuela pose a test of Trump's deal-making foreign policy
MIAMI (AP) — Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro will be sworn in for a third term Friday while hundreds of government opponents arrested since his disputed reelection last summer languish in the country's packed prisons. Sharing cells with them are as many as 10 Americans. ...
Venezuela opposition leader recognized by US as election victor embarks on international tour
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González, who the United States recognized as the winner of last year's presidential election, kicked off an international tour on Saturday that will take him to Washington just days before President Nicolás Maduro is set to be...