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What Really Saved The Kids In The Colombian Jungle? Maybe It Was Faith

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What Really Saved The Kids In The Colombian Jungle? Maybe It Was Faith

by Alidad Vassigh June 17, 2023May 19, 2025

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The U.S. Badly Needs Friends In Latin America — It Should Start Acting Like It

by Alidad Vassigh June 16, 2023May 23, 2025

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Women Worldwide women's rights

Domestic Violence: Why Do Some Women Retract Accusations?

by Alidad Vassigh June 15, 2023May 23, 2025

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Society venezuela

“The Aragua Train” — How Venezuelan Beauty Pageants Feed A Global Sex Trafficking Ring

by Alidad Vassigh June 12, 2023May 23, 2025

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In The News mexico

Why Dior’s Frida Kahlo Show Was So Offensive To Gender Violence Victims

by Alidad Vassigh June 9, 2023May 19, 2025

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Shakira, Miley Cyrus And The Double Standards Of Infidelity

by Alidad Vassigh June 4, 2023May 19, 2025

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In The News couples

Sleep Divorce: The Benefits For Couples In Having Separate Beds

by Alidad Vassigh May 30, 2023May 24, 2025

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In The News women

How Argentina Is Changing Tactics To Combat Gender Violence

by Alidad Vassigh May 27, 2023May 23, 2025

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Food / Travel buenos aires

Meet Blanca Alsogaray, The First Woman To Win Cuba’s “Oscar Of Cigars”

by Alidad Vassigh May 25, 2023May 19, 2025

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Geopolitics mexico

Migrants, Fentanyl, Cartel Violence: U.S. And Mexico Must Both Rethink The Border

by Alidad Vassigh May 15, 2023May 22, 2025

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In The News colombia

How This Colombian “Throuple” Made Social And Legal History

by Alidad Vassigh May 11, 2023May 23, 2025

A pedestrian walks past the American luxury jewellery company Tiffany & Co store in Hong Kong.

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The Rise Of China Does Nothing To Fix What’s Wrong With The West

by Alidad Vassigh May 3, 2023May 23, 2025

Are Humans Inherently Evil? History Says No

Are Humans Inherently Evil? History Says No

by Alidad Vassigh April 30, 2023May 19, 2025

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Geopolitics brazil

Why Lula Is Doubling Down On His Ambiguous Stance On Russia And China

by Alidad Vassigh April 28, 2023May 19, 2025

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Society colombia

Toxic Salsa: When Latin Romance Music Glorifies Sexist Violence

by Alidad Vassigh April 28, 2023May 24, 2025

January 23, 2023, Maracaibo, Venezuela: Thousands of Venezuelans join to protest against the government of Nicolas Maduro to demand salary increases and celebrate the anniversary of the end of the dictatorship

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The Venezuela Bogeyman, How Fear Of Socialism Thwarts Latin American Progress

by Alidad Vassigh April 26, 2023May 21, 2025

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Mama Antula’s Moment? An 18th-Century Feminist May Be The Next Catholic Saint

by Alidad Vassigh April 20, 2023May 24, 2025

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Society politics

Colombia Pushes Coca Farmers Into Legal Crops — But It’s No Clean Fix

by Alidad Vassigh April 18, 2023May 19, 2025

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Geopolitics brazil

Lula’s Visit To China Is Business As Usual — And Pure Political Calculation

by Alidad Vassigh April 13, 2023May 21, 2025

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Food / Travel colombia

Big City Chefs Rediscovering Local Ingredients, Colombia-Style

by Alidad Vassigh April 12, 2023May 19, 2025

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Society literature

An Atheist’s Prayer For Holy Week

by Alidad Vassigh April 8, 2023May 21, 2025

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Society Judaism

When The Moon Unites Muslims, Jews And Christians — Lessons For Abraham’s Children

by Alidad Vassigh April 7, 2023May 19, 2025

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Green innovation

A Chilean Recipe To Become A Global Leader In Eco-Food Production

by Alidad Vassigh April 3, 2023May 23, 2025

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Who Is Responsible For The Internet’s Harm To Society?

by Alidad Vassigh April 1, 2023May 23, 2025

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In The News argentina

Low-Cost Carrier Flybondi Creates First-Ever Transferable Airline Tickets

by Alidad Vassigh March 30, 2023May 19, 2025

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Society architecture

Mendoza’s “Recycled” Winery — Argentine Eco Architecture With A Splash

by Alidad Vassigh March 22, 2023May 19, 2025

Photo of a family of Migrants from Venezuela crossing the Rio Grande between Mexico and the U.S. to surrender to the border patrol with the intention of requesting humanitarian asylum

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What’s Driving More Venezuelans To Migrate To The U.S.

by Alidad Vassigh March 20, 2023May 21, 2025

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Populists With A Plan: Welcome To The Age Of Reactionism

by Alidad Vassigh March 19, 2023May 21, 2025

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An Ode To Gratitude — The First Step To A Better Life

by Alidad Vassigh March 17, 2023May 19, 2025

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The Direct Link Between Turkey’s Earthquake Toll And Global Real Estate Markets

by Alidad Vassigh March 10, 2023May 23, 2025

In A World Of Hunger And Greed, Knowledge For Its Own Sake Is More Vital Than Ever

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In A World Of Hunger And Greed, Knowledge For Its Own Sake Is More Vital Than Ever

by Alidad Vassigh March 9, 2023May 21, 2025

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This Argentine Couple Turned A Road Trip Into A Way Of Life, 20 Years And Counting

by Alidad Vassigh March 6, 2023May 22, 2025

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A Latin American Common Currency? Not So Fast

by Alidad Vassigh February 21, 2023May 19, 2025

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Society violence

Fear And Sadness: The Price Of Our Atomized Society

by Alidad Vassigh February 17, 2023May 19, 2025

Photo of a man walking past destroyed buildings in Kahramanmaras, Turkey, on Feb. 15

In The News colombia

Earthquake Warnings And Risky Buildings, From Turkey To Colombia’s Ring Of Fire

by Alidad Vassigh February 16, 2023May 21, 2025

Time To End The Western Witch Hunt Around Food

Time To End The Western Witch Hunt Around Food

by Alidad Vassigh February 9, 2023May 19, 2025

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A Writer’s Advice For How To Read The Words Of Politics

by Alidad Vassigh February 3, 2023May 22, 2025

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Cilia Flores de Maduro, How Venezuela’s First Lady Wields A Corrupt “Flower Shop” Of Power

by Alidad Vassigh February 1, 2023May 21, 2025

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Green Or Gone overfishing

Tracking The Asian Fishing “Armada” That Sucks Up Tons Of Seafood Off Argentina’s Coast

by Alidad Vassigh January 31, 2023May 19, 2025

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Society colombia

“Splendid” Colonialism? Time To Change How We Talk About Fashion And Culture

by Alidad Vassigh January 29, 2023May 23, 2025