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  Latin America US & Canada Society & Culture Migration

  Migration to US through Darién Gap plummets 99% while Trump cracks down on illegal immigration

  By The Christian Post

  Migrants attempting to reach the United States through the dangerous jungles of the Darién Gap have dropped by 99%, a dramatic decline that the White House celebrated in praise of the Trump administration's immigration policies. 

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  Latin America Society & Culture

  Honduran primary elections marred by delays as evangelicals urge calm

  By Diario Cristiano

  The primary elections in Honduras, held last Sunday, were marked by public discontent due to serious failures in the distribution of electoral materials, causing delays of up to 16 hours at several polling stations. Amid rising frustration, evangelical leaders called for calm and urged citizens to maintain peace as protests erupted over logistical mishaps and irregularities in the voting process.

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  Latin America Society & Culture

  Prayer groups in soccer clubs: more than faith, an emotional refuge for players

  By Diario Cristiano

  In the competitive world of soccer, where pressure and expectations can be overwhelming, prayer groups within clubs have taken on a fundamental role in the lives of athletes. As Brazil's O Globo reports, beyond religion, these spaces have become an emotional and psychological support for many players facing challenges on and off the field. 

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  Global Church & Missions Family & Children Society & Culture

  Refugee Highway Partnership highlights detention centers as focus for this year's World Refugee Sunday in June

  By Chris Eyte

  The Refugee Highway Partnership (RHP) is calling on churches and individuals to honor World Refugee Sunday 2025 by responding to Jesus’ words—“I was in prison, and you came to visit me” (Matthew 25:36). Observed annually on the Sunday before or after World Refugee Day on June 20, this year’s World Refugee Sunday falls on June 15 and 22 and focuses on those who find themselves stuck in detention centers.

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  Latin America Society & Culture

  Peruvian lawmaker proposes eliminating 'femicide' charge, sparks controversy

  By Lizzie Sotola

  Last week, Peruvian Congresswoman Milagros Jáuregui de Aguayo presented a bill that would eliminate the crime of femicide and instead classify the murder of spouses or cohabitants under the principle of equality before the law.

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  Latin America Society & Culture Family & Children

  Colombia faces rising violence and forced recruitment of minors by armed groups

  By Lizzie Sotola

  The violence and forced recruitment of minors by illegal armed groups in Colombia have reached alarming levels. According to recent reports, children who refuse to join these organizations face deadly reprisals, particularly those from Christian communities.