Pope Denounces Child Deaths in Uruguay's Most Violent Neighborhood Amid Cocaine Trafficking Surge

Pope Francis, during a visit to Uruguay's most violent neighborhood, denounced the deaths of children, highlighting the country's escalating violence linked to its new role in cocaine trafficking to the north. Uruguay, once among the safest nations in the region, now faces a security crisis. The Pope's remarks underscore the social impact of the drug trade, but the visit itself is symbolic rather than policy-changing.

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