Valeria Santos Rojas
Freelancer covering public safety, migration corridors, and community stories.
Haiti Extradites 18 Key Suspects to United States in Major Breakthrough for Moïse Assassination Probe
In a major legal milestone, Haitian authorities have extradited 18 suspects, including former Colombian soldiers, to the U.S. to face federal charges in the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.
Jamaica Launches Landmark Legal Challenge Seeking Slavery Reparations from Former Colonial Powers
Jamaica has filed a landmark formal legal claim with international bodies seeking billions in reparatory justice and economic restitution for centuries of transatlantic chattel slavery.
Pre-Incan Funerary Platform Unearthed in Peru Illuminates Ancient Chimu Kingdom Rituals
Archaeologists in northern Peru have discovered a remarkably intact 600-year-old funerary platform belonging to the pre-Incan Chimu civilization, revealing rich ceramic artifacts and ceremonial textiles.
Mexico Festival Fireworks Explosion Kills 10 and Injures 64
A fireworks explosion during a religious festival in central Mexico killed at least 10 people and injured 64 others as authorities investigate the cause.
Nicolás Maduro Releases First Prison Photos Since US Capture, Says “Venezuela Will Be Reborn”
Former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro has released his first photos from a US detention facility, saying he remains strong as he faces charges after his capture.
Car Bomb Attack Hits Colombia After New President Takes Office
A car bomb exploded in southwestern Colombia, injuring two guards a day after President Abelardo de la Espriella took office amid security concerns.