Week That Was In Latin America Photo Gallery

Fire consumes the Amazon rainforest in Altamira, Brazil, on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. Fires across the Brazilian Amazon have sparked an international outcry for preservation of the world's largest rainforest. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

Emily Westerholm, the founder and executive director of Released Reentry, recites a poem at an Open Mic Poetry Nights event at Released Reentry in Gainesville, Fla., on June 10, 2026.

Brandy Sumner

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By Brandy Sumner | 10:49am

Emily Westerholm, the founder and executive director of Released Reentry, recites a poem at an Open Mic Poetry Nights event at Released Reentry in Gainesville, Fla., on June 10, 2026.

Sonaiya Brown

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By Sonaiya Brown | 7:23am

The UF Board of Trustees votes on presidential finalist Stuart Bell during a board meeting at the university, Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

Amongst exacerbating decisions by the current administration the local hispanic community along with immigration lawyers reflect on the decision by some members to vote for Trump.

Anenaa Kumar

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By Anenaa Kumar | June 11

Amongst exacerbating decisions by the current administration the local hispanic community along with immigration lawyers reflect on the decision by some members to vote for Trump.

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