Braving the Darien jungle to flee Maduro's Venezuela

Society 2024-10-01

Braving the Darien jungle to flee Maduro's Venezuela

Recalling the bodies along the way, a Venezuelan migrant remarked, 'That jungle is the worst thing that can happen to a human being.' Venezuela's 80% GDP collapse under Maduro has driven over seven million people to flee.

Migrants flood Brazil on dangerous path to Darien Gap

Society 2024-09-10

Migrants flood Brazil on dangerous path to Darien Gap

'It's not worth taking such extreme risks, even if circumstances and the desire for a better life in another country push you toward a decision like this,' said one migrant.

Brazil tightens rules for  'stopover' migrants aiming for North America

Society 2024-09-02

Brazil tightens rules for 'stopover' migrants aiming for North America

Brazil has become a key route for criminal networks smuggling immigrants and trafficking people to Canada and the United States, with a sharp rise in nationals from Asian countries.

Doomed Brazilian flight wipes out Venezuelan migrant family

Society 2024-08-12

Doomed Brazilian flight wipes out Venezuelan migrant family

More than 7.7 million people, according to the UN, have fled Venezuela's political and economic crises in recent years. One such family perished tragically in Brazil last week.

Colombia breaks up VIP migration route for Chinese migrants avoiding Darien Gap

Society 2024-07-25

Colombia breaks up VIP migration route for Chinese migrants avoiding Darien Gap

Amid a severe economic crisis and rising authoritarianism in China, Chinese citizens are seeking to escape the Beijing regime.

Beijing half-marathon probes 'embarrassing' win by Chinese runner

Society 2024-04-18

Beijing half-marathon probes 'embarrassing' win by Chinese runner

Cheating is a problem in Chinese long-distance running events. In a 2018 Shenzhen half-marathon, 258 runners cheated by taking shortcuts. During the 2019 Xuzhou International Marathon, a woman ignored officials' orders to dismount a rental bike.

Chilean activists rally in global protest against animal abuse in China

Society 2024-04-10

Chilean activists rally in global protest against animal abuse in China

Activists called on the Chinese authorities to end 'online animal abuse,' where users can pay money for videos of dogs and cats enduring torture.

In inflation-hit Buenos Aires, tango enthusiasts sway the blues away

Society 2023-11-17

In inflation-hit Buenos Aires, tango enthusiasts sway the blues away

The escalating hardships in Argentina are prompting some individuals to seek solace in the embrace of a dance partner at venues known as 'milongas'.

Millions of cats slaughtered by China's underground feline meat trade

Society 2023-11-14

Millions of cats slaughtered by China's underground feline meat trade

Approximately four million of the beloved companion animals fall victim to the racket in illegal meat every year.

TikTok is key recruitment tool for human traffickers in the Darien Gap

Society 2023-11-07

TikTok is key recruitment tool for human traffickers in the Darien Gap

Mafias deceptively use social media to promote their guided tours as 'humanitarian aid', but in reality migrants often fall victim to robbery, extortion, sexual assault and even murder.