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Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and Black Lives Matter protests, Independence Day is being celebrated differently this year.

Two cities in Peru were placed under a state of emergency.

Daniela Peñafiel

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By Daniela Peñafiel | 9:22pm

Two cities in Peru were placed under a state of emergency.

Gloria Picaso stands in Plaza of the Americas on the University of Florida's campus on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025.

Libby Clifton

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By Libby Clifton | 6:07pm

Gloria Picaso stands in Plaza of the Americas on the University of Florida's campus on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025.

Attendees sit in the courtyard of the Institute of Hispanic-Latino Cultures during the Mexican American Student Association’s Día de los Muertos celebration on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025.

Libby Clifton

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By Libby Clifton | Nov. 4

Attendees sit in the courtyard of the Institute of Hispanic-Latino Cultures during the Mexican American Student Association’s Día de los Muertos celebration on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025.

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