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What's driving Guatemala's surge in gang violence?
What's driving Guatemala's surge in gang violence?

The worsening gang warfare in Guatemala has piled pressure on President Bernardo Arevalo to crack down on crime and root out corrupt officials accused of links to organized crime.

January 23, 2026

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Western powers warn Haiti against changing PM amid turmoil
Western powers warn Haiti against changing PM amid turmoil

The United States and other Western powers are warning Haiti's transitional council against changing prime minister, fearing it would only stoke more instability and hurt ongoing efforts to combat armed gangs.

January 23, 2026

Fury grows over five-year-old's detention in US immigration crackdown
Fury grows over five-year-old's detention in US immigration crackdown

US federal officials struggled Friday to quell growing outrage over the detention of a five-year-old boy in a massive immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, as businesses in the city shut down in protest at the ongoing raids.

January 23, 2026

TikTok in the US goes American, but questions remain
TikTok in the US goes American, but questions remain

After a long legal saga, TikTok has established a majority American-owned joint venture to operate its US business, deflecting the threat of a ban over its Chinese ownership.

January 23, 2026

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Gold nears $5,000, silver shines as stocks slip on turbulent week
Gold nears $5,000, silver shines as stocks slip on turbulent week

Global stocks were subdued and precious metals hit fresh highs Friday after a turbulent week that saw US President Donald Trump back down from threats to seize Greenland and hit European allies with fresh tariffs.

January 23, 2026

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Ex-Canadian Olympian turned drug lord arrested: FBI chief
Ex-Canadian Olympian turned drug lord arrested: FBI chief

Ryan Wedding, a Canadian former Olympic snowboarder turned alleged drug kingpin, has been arrested in Mexico and is being brought to the United States to face cocaine trafficking and murder charges, FBI chief Kash Patel announced Friday.

January 23, 2026