May 15-21, 2026
U.S. prosecutors announced criminal charges against in the 1996 downing of civilian planes flown by Miami-based exiles as the Trump administration escalated pressure on the island鈥檚 socialist government.
Protests and paralyzed Bolivia鈥檚 political capital, ramping up pressure on President Rodrigo Paz just six months into his term.
Alleged members of Los Ardillos , forcing hundreds to flee.
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This gallery was curated by photojournalist Eraldo Peres based in Brasilia, Brazil.
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