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Montevideo, October 31st 2025 - 13:04 UTC

 

 

Argentine-built rifle found in Rio favela gang's arsenal
The Comando Vermelho has evolved into a paramilitary unit with a parallel justice system for gang members and favela residents

An Argentine-built FAL rifle was found in the Comando Vermelho (CV) arsenal seized in two Rio de Janeiro favelas after this week's large-scale, deadly raid. In addition, the gang's brutal torture system has been exposed

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Uruguay: Orsi signs euthanasia bill into law
Until the regulatory framework is decreed, euthanasia procedures may not go through
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Trump cuts down tariffs with China after meeting with Xi Jinping
Trump will visit China in April, and Xi will reciprocate sometime after that
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Rio de Janeiro and federal government launch joint task force against organized crime
Castro and Lewandowski agreed to tackle crime in a coordinated manner
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New US attacks leave 14 dead in Pacific Ocean
These latest assaults bring the total number of maritime airstrikes to 13 and the death toll to at least 57
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It was the trio's first foray into hostile territory

Argentines fighting for Ukraine fall in combat

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Members of the Rio de Janeiro Police transfer a group of people during an operation on Tuesday. Antonio Lacerda/EFE/EFE

Argentina strengthens border controls targeting Brazilian gang members

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Andrew’s daughters will retain their Princess titles and the style Her Royal Highness

King Charles III strips his brother of any royal trace left

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“I have ordered the highest level of alert at the border and to move forward with the declaration of the PCC and Comando Vermelho as terrorist organizations,” Peña stressed

Paraguay takes precautionary steps as Brazilian gangsters are on the loose

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