January 25
2019
Brumadinho Dam Disaster
A catastrophic dam collapse on January 25, 2019, at the Córrego do Feijão mine in Brazil, resulted in significant loss of life and environmental devastation. Read more
2013
2013 Uribana Prison Riot
A riot erupted at the overcrowded Uribana Prison in Venezuela, leaving 61 dead and highlighting systemic issues in the country's penal system. Read more
2006
Juana Barraza and The "La Mataviejitas" Murders
Over nearly a decade, Juana Barraza, known as "La Mataviejitas," terrorized elderly women in Mexico City. Her reign of fear lasted from the late 1990s until her capture in 2006, leaving a profound impact on law enforcement practices and the community. Read more
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2005
Mandher Devi Temple Stampede
A tragic event in 2005 where a massive pilgrimage gathering led to a deadly stampede at the hilltop Mandher Devi Temple in Maharashtra, India, claiming hundreds of lives.
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1999
1999 Colombia Earthquake
A powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia's Eje Cafetero region on January 25, 1999, causing widespread devastation.
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