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2nd Call Worker Fatally Shot in South Los Angeles

The killing raises doubts about 2nd Call's ability to keep staff safe during street outreach.

Nurse Killed After Man Fleeing Domestic‑Violence Stabbing Causes Fatal Head‑On Crash

Torres Piña Campaigns Across Michoacán to Put Culture at the Center of Local Strategy

Spain Approves Draft Law Defining 'Violencia Vicaria' and Tightening Child Protections

Feria de Paz Opens in Cuernavaca to Bring Government Services to Neighborhoods

Chicago Coalition Seeks Department of Gun Violence Reduction

Authorities Supervise Tlalpan Toll Booth After 59 Explosive Devices Were Found

Mexico City Opens Glorieta de Insurgentes ‘Mundialista’ as Rights-Based World Cup Safety Hub

LA ‘Peace Ambassador’ Arrested After City Paid Convicted Gang Member $58K

Tamaulipas Enters Top 10 for Peace and Is Placed in 'Semáforo Verde'

Teen Pleads Guilty to Murder of John McNab in Leith Knife Attack

Salvador City Council Approves Public Security Plan

Benicia Police Probe Fatal Home Shooting Reported as Possible Self-Defense

Pope Leone XIV Urges Leaders to Halt War and Rearmament at St. Peter’s Vigil

UN and Partners Launch ‘Mundial Sin Trata’ Hotline and Training for Mexico’s 2026 World Cup

Salta Lawmakers Approve Parental Sanctions in School Bullying Cases

Mexico City Bill Would Let Courts Strip Custody After Animal-Cruelty Conviction

Mexico Appoints Miguel Torruco Garza Undersecretary for Violence Prevention

Peru’s Comptroller Flags Staffing and Safety Failures in Ica and Piura Schools Ahead of 2026 School Year

Bihar Begins Enforcement Against Open Meat, Fish Sales Near Schools, Temples and Crowded Spots