Joshua Collins
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Words/photos on Latin America: World Politics Review, Vice, USA Today, the New Humanitarian
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Got a lot of new followers! Thanks Bluesky, ya'll are so nice 👋
I'm a freelance journalist in Colombia covering migration, peace-building (or lack thereof), and social movements
I also help run Pirate Wire Services, an indie media company w freelancers all over LATAM
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I'm a freelance journalist in Colombia covering migration, peace-building (or lack thereof), and social movements
I also help run Pirate Wire Services, an indie media company w freelancers all over LATAM
www.piratewireservices.com
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The Big Story to Watch This Week
There's really only one: Venezuela. Just sound and fury or is regime change brewing?
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There's really only one: Venezuela. Just sound and fury or is regime change brewing?
LATEST for PWS
www.piratewireservices.com/p/the-big-st...
The Big Story to Watch This Week
There's really only one: Venezuela. Just sound and fury or is regime change brewing?
www.piratewireservices.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:56 AM
The Big Story to Watch This Week
There's really only one: Venezuela. Just sound and fury or is regime change brewing?
LATEST for PWS
www.piratewireservices.com/p/the-big-st...
There's really only one: Venezuela. Just sound and fury or is regime change brewing?
LATEST for PWS
www.piratewireservices.com/p/the-big-st...
The Big Story to Watch This Week
There's really only one: Venezuela. Just sound and fury or is regime change brewing?
LATEST for PWS
www.piratewireservices.com/p/the-big-st...
There's really only one: Venezuela. Just sound and fury or is regime change brewing?
LATEST for PWS
www.piratewireservices.com/p/the-big-st...
The Big Story to Watch This Week
There's really only one: Venezuela. Just sound and fury or is regime change brewing?
www.piratewireservices.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:56 AM
The Big Story to Watch This Week
There's really only one: Venezuela. Just sound and fury or is regime change brewing?
LATEST for PWS
www.piratewireservices.com/p/the-big-st...
There's really only one: Venezuela. Just sound and fury or is regime change brewing?
LATEST for PWS
www.piratewireservices.com/p/the-big-st...
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Its been one hell of a year doing these weekly ICE roundups
But with the massive expansion of DHS powers in the US, ICE is now merely just a cog, and not even the most important one
We're realizing we're gonna need a bigger boat
LATEST
But with the massive expansion of DHS powers in the US, ICE is now merely just a cog, and not even the most important one
We're realizing we're gonna need a bigger boat
LATEST
The Final ICE Capade: The Last Roundup
One year into a project that started out as a weekly documenting ICE actions, we are realizing we are gonna need a bigger boat
www.piratewireservices.com
November 23, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Its been one hell of a year doing these weekly ICE roundups
But with the massive expansion of DHS powers in the US, ICE is now merely just a cog, and not even the most important one
We're realizing we're gonna need a bigger boat
LATEST
But with the massive expansion of DHS powers in the US, ICE is now merely just a cog, and not even the most important one
We're realizing we're gonna need a bigger boat
LATEST
Its been one hell of a year doing these weekly ICE roundups
But with the massive expansion of DHS powers in the US, ICE is now merely just a cog, and not even the most important one
We're realizing we're gonna need a bigger boat
LATEST
But with the massive expansion of DHS powers in the US, ICE is now merely just a cog, and not even the most important one
We're realizing we're gonna need a bigger boat
LATEST
The Final ICE Capade: The Last Roundup
One year into a project that started out as a weekly documenting ICE actions, we are realizing we are gonna need a bigger boat
www.piratewireservices.com
November 23, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Its been one hell of a year doing these weekly ICE roundups
But with the massive expansion of DHS powers in the US, ICE is now merely just a cog, and not even the most important one
We're realizing we're gonna need a bigger boat
LATEST
But with the massive expansion of DHS powers in the US, ICE is now merely just a cog, and not even the most important one
We're realizing we're gonna need a bigger boat
LATEST
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As media is increasingly bought up by billionaires and huge corporations, and the world veers towards authoritarianism, please consider taking out a paid subscription to support independent media. PWS will never fear criticizing power
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The Big Stories to watch this week in LATAM
Naboa gets pummeled. Presidential elections in Chile will be a communist vs a self-described superfan of Pinochet, and gringos project their shit on protests in Mexico (obvio)
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November 17, 2025 at 3:43 PM
As media is increasingly bought up by billionaires and huge corporations, and the world veers towards authoritarianism, please consider taking out a paid subscription to support independent media. PWS will never fear criticizing power
www.piratewireservices.com/p/the-big-st...
www.piratewireservices.com/p/the-big-st...
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The Big Stories to watch this week in LATAM! 🧵
A weekly from PWS
1️⃣Voters went to the polls in Chile and selected two radically different candidates for a face-off in the second round of presidential elections
www.piratewireservices.com/p/the-big-st...
A weekly from PWS
1️⃣Voters went to the polls in Chile and selected two radically different candidates for a face-off in the second round of presidential elections
www.piratewireservices.com/p/the-big-st...
November 17, 2025 at 3:37 PM
The Big Stories to watch this week in LATAM! 🧵
A weekly from PWS
1️⃣Voters went to the polls in Chile and selected two radically different candidates for a face-off in the second round of presidential elections
www.piratewireservices.com/p/the-big-st...
A weekly from PWS
1️⃣Voters went to the polls in Chile and selected two radically different candidates for a face-off in the second round of presidential elections
www.piratewireservices.com/p/the-big-st...
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2️⃣ A referendum in Ecuador that would have expanded presidential and police powers as well as allowed US military bases in the country, was absolutely spanked into the grave by voters Sunday
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November 17, 2025 at 3:39 PM
2️⃣ A referendum in Ecuador that would have expanded presidential and police powers as well as allowed US military bases in the country, was absolutely spanked into the grave by voters Sunday
www.piratewireservices.com/p/the-big-st...
www.piratewireservices.com/p/the-big-st...
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3️⃣ Protests in Mexico make headlines, and gringos project their shit on them, as usual
Holy moly did we see some awful takes about Mexico City this week. What's really behind the protests?
www.piratewireservices.com/p/the-big-st...
Holy moly did we see some awful takes about Mexico City this week. What's really behind the protests?
www.piratewireservices.com/p/the-big-st...
November 17, 2025 at 3:42 PM
3️⃣ Protests in Mexico make headlines, and gringos project their shit on them, as usual
Holy moly did we see some awful takes about Mexico City this week. What's really behind the protests?
www.piratewireservices.com/p/the-big-st...
Holy moly did we see some awful takes about Mexico City this week. What's really behind the protests?
www.piratewireservices.com/p/the-big-st...
The Big Stories to watch this week in LATAM! 🧵
A weekly from PWS
1️⃣Voters went to the polls in Chile and selected two radically different candidates for a face-off in the second round of presidential elections
www.piratewireservices.com/p/the-big-st...
A weekly from PWS
1️⃣Voters went to the polls in Chile and selected two radically different candidates for a face-off in the second round of presidential elections
www.piratewireservices.com/p/the-big-st...
November 17, 2025 at 3:37 PM
The Big Stories to watch this week in LATAM! 🧵
A weekly from PWS
1️⃣Voters went to the polls in Chile and selected two radically different candidates for a face-off in the second round of presidential elections
www.piratewireservices.com/p/the-big-st...
A weekly from PWS
1️⃣Voters went to the polls in Chile and selected two radically different candidates for a face-off in the second round of presidential elections
www.piratewireservices.com/p/the-big-st...
The Big Stories to watch this week in LATAM!
Naboa gets pummeled. Presidential elections in Chile will be a communist vs a self-described superfan of Pinochet, and gringos project their shit on protests in Mexico (obvio)
LATEST by me for PWS
Naboa gets pummeled. Presidential elections in Chile will be a communist vs a self-described superfan of Pinochet, and gringos project their shit on protests in Mexico (obvio)
LATEST by me for PWS
The Big Stories to watch this week in LATAM
Naboa gets pummeled. Presidential elections in Chile will be a communist vs a self-described superfan of Pinochet, and gringos project their shit on protests in Mexico (obvio)
www.piratewireservices.com
November 17, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The Big Stories to watch this week in LATAM!
Naboa gets pummeled. Presidential elections in Chile will be a communist vs a self-described superfan of Pinochet, and gringos project their shit on protests in Mexico (obvio)
LATEST by me for PWS
Naboa gets pummeled. Presidential elections in Chile will be a communist vs a self-described superfan of Pinochet, and gringos project their shit on protests in Mexico (obvio)
LATEST by me for PWS
Voters soundly reject a referendum that would have expanded police powers in Ecuador and allowed US bases in the country
Just an absolute pummeling for Naboa
Just an absolute pummeling for Naboa
November 17, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Voters soundly reject a referendum that would have expanded police powers in Ecuador and allowed US bases in the country
Just an absolute pummeling for Naboa
Just an absolute pummeling for Naboa
Communist candidate Jeannette Jara wins the first round of presidential elections in Chile
November 17, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Communist candidate Jeannette Jara wins the first round of presidential elections in Chile
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Colombian military kills 7 children in strike on rebel forces
The incident has ignited a political firestorm for Petro, who promised to bring “Total Peace,” but has instead often relied on the military strategies of his predecessors
LATEST for PWS www.piratewireservices.com/p/colombian-...
The incident has ignited a political firestorm for Petro, who promised to bring “Total Peace,” but has instead often relied on the military strategies of his predecessors
LATEST for PWS www.piratewireservices.com/p/colombian-...
Colombian military kills 7 children in strike on rebel forces
The incident has ignited a political firestorm for Petro, who promised to bring “Total Peace,” but has instead often relied on the military strategies of his predecessors
www.piratewireservices.com
November 16, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Colombian military kills 7 children in strike on rebel forces
The incident has ignited a political firestorm for Petro, who promised to bring “Total Peace,” but has instead often relied on the military strategies of his predecessors
LATEST for PWS www.piratewireservices.com/p/colombian-...
The incident has ignited a political firestorm for Petro, who promised to bring “Total Peace,” but has instead often relied on the military strategies of his predecessors
LATEST for PWS www.piratewireservices.com/p/colombian-...
Colombian military kills 7 children in strike on rebel forces
The incident has ignited a political firestorm for Petro, who promised to bring “Total Peace,” but has instead often relied on the military strategies of his predecessors
LATEST for PWS www.piratewireservices.com/p/colombian-...
The incident has ignited a political firestorm for Petro, who promised to bring “Total Peace,” but has instead often relied on the military strategies of his predecessors
LATEST for PWS www.piratewireservices.com/p/colombian-...
Colombian military kills 7 children in strike on rebel forces
The incident has ignited a political firestorm for Petro, who promised to bring “Total Peace,” but has instead often relied on the military strategies of his predecessors
www.piratewireservices.com
November 16, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Colombian military kills 7 children in strike on rebel forces
The incident has ignited a political firestorm for Petro, who promised to bring “Total Peace,” but has instead often relied on the military strategies of his predecessors
LATEST for PWS www.piratewireservices.com/p/colombian-...
The incident has ignited a political firestorm for Petro, who promised to bring “Total Peace,” but has instead often relied on the military strategies of his predecessors
LATEST for PWS www.piratewireservices.com/p/colombian-...
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6️⃣ And of course, 'the Roundup'
DHS pepper-sprayed a toddler, lost a lawsuit against migrants, deported a US veteran purple heart awardee, and lots more.
You can catch up every week at Pirate Wire Services
www.piratewireservices.com/p/ice-capade...
DHS pepper-sprayed a toddler, lost a lawsuit against migrants, deported a US veteran purple heart awardee, and lots more.
You can catch up every week at Pirate Wire Services
www.piratewireservices.com/p/ice-capade...
ICE Capades: The Roundup
PWS weekly on the ghoulish acts, dastardly deeds, and unseemly actions of the country's now-biggest LEO
www.piratewireservices.com
November 15, 2025 at 5:10 PM
6️⃣ And of course, 'the Roundup'
DHS pepper-sprayed a toddler, lost a lawsuit against migrants, deported a US veteran purple heart awardee, and lots more.
You can catch up every week at Pirate Wire Services
www.piratewireservices.com/p/ice-capade...
DHS pepper-sprayed a toddler, lost a lawsuit against migrants, deported a US veteran purple heart awardee, and lots more.
You can catch up every week at Pirate Wire Services
www.piratewireservices.com/p/ice-capade...
Reposted by Joshua Collins
5️⃣ The Chilling ICE image of the week:
ICE and CBP personnel have increasingly threatened Chicago journalists in recent weeks, often targeting them with weapons during routine coverage.
Photos published by the Chicago Tribune show the threats in action
www.piratewireservices.com/p/ice-capade...
ICE and CBP personnel have increasingly threatened Chicago journalists in recent weeks, often targeting them with weapons during routine coverage.
Photos published by the Chicago Tribune show the threats in action
www.piratewireservices.com/p/ice-capade...
November 15, 2025 at 5:09 PM
5️⃣ The Chilling ICE image of the week:
ICE and CBP personnel have increasingly threatened Chicago journalists in recent weeks, often targeting them with weapons during routine coverage.
Photos published by the Chicago Tribune show the threats in action
www.piratewireservices.com/p/ice-capade...
ICE and CBP personnel have increasingly threatened Chicago journalists in recent weeks, often targeting them with weapons during routine coverage.
Photos published by the Chicago Tribune show the threats in action
www.piratewireservices.com/p/ice-capade...
Reposted by Joshua Collins
4️⃣ Speaking of DHS lies about detainees in Chicago, a federal judge ordered the release of hundreds detained in Chicago as part of “Operation Midway Blitz.”
The court ruled that they were detained illegally, and released the migrants on bond
www.piratewireservices.com/p/ice-capade...
The court ruled that they were detained illegally, and released the migrants on bond
www.piratewireservices.com/p/ice-capade...
November 15, 2025 at 5:06 PM
4️⃣ Speaking of DHS lies about detainees in Chicago, a federal judge ordered the release of hundreds detained in Chicago as part of “Operation Midway Blitz.”
The court ruled that they were detained illegally, and released the migrants on bond
www.piratewireservices.com/p/ice-capade...
The court ruled that they were detained illegally, and released the migrants on bond
www.piratewireservices.com/p/ice-capade...
Reposted by Joshua Collins
3️⃣ICE and CBP are headed to Charlotte
The op will be led by Gregory Bovino, who has been criticized for multiple lies in Chicago and LA, and harrasing local journalists. He also faces a court-imposed injunction for blasting protesters with tear-gas
www.piratewireservices.com/p/ice-capade...
The op will be led by Gregory Bovino, who has been criticized for multiple lies in Chicago and LA, and harrasing local journalists. He also faces a court-imposed injunction for blasting protesters with tear-gas
www.piratewireservices.com/p/ice-capade...
November 15, 2025 at 5:04 PM
3️⃣ICE and CBP are headed to Charlotte
The op will be led by Gregory Bovino, who has been criticized for multiple lies in Chicago and LA, and harrasing local journalists. He also faces a court-imposed injunction for blasting protesters with tear-gas
www.piratewireservices.com/p/ice-capade...
The op will be led by Gregory Bovino, who has been criticized for multiple lies in Chicago and LA, and harrasing local journalists. He also faces a court-imposed injunction for blasting protesters with tear-gas
www.piratewireservices.com/p/ice-capade...
Reposted by Joshua Collins
2️⃣In a new report, Human Rights Watch accuses Trump administration of “torture” and “forced desesperances” over El Salvador migrant detention scheme
Violence did not occur in isolated cases, but was rather systematic and intentional
www.piratewireservices.com/p/ice-capade...
Violence did not occur in isolated cases, but was rather systematic and intentional
www.piratewireservices.com/p/ice-capade...
November 15, 2025 at 5:01 PM
2️⃣In a new report, Human Rights Watch accuses Trump administration of “torture” and “forced desesperances” over El Salvador migrant detention scheme
Violence did not occur in isolated cases, but was rather systematic and intentional
www.piratewireservices.com/p/ice-capade...
Violence did not occur in isolated cases, but was rather systematic and intentional
www.piratewireservices.com/p/ice-capade...
Reposted by Joshua Collins
1️⃣DHS claimed children rippped from their beds and zip-tied by federal agents in Chicago were “Tren de Aragua”, arresting over 900 people
Prosecutor's declined a single criminal charge, and no detainee was associated with the Venezuelan gang
www.piratewireservices.com/p/ice-capade...
Prosecutor's declined a single criminal charge, and no detainee was associated with the Venezuelan gang
www.piratewireservices.com/p/ice-capade...
November 15, 2025 at 4:58 PM
1️⃣DHS claimed children rippped from their beds and zip-tied by federal agents in Chicago were “Tren de Aragua”, arresting over 900 people
Prosecutor's declined a single criminal charge, and no detainee was associated with the Venezuelan gang
www.piratewireservices.com/p/ice-capade...
Prosecutor's declined a single criminal charge, and no detainee was associated with the Venezuelan gang
www.piratewireservices.com/p/ice-capade...
Reposted by Joshua Collins
It's time for everyone's favorite weekly, "ICE Capades: the Roundup" at PWS
All the ghoulish acts, dastardly deeds, and unseemly actions of the country's now-biggest LEO
And this one is a doozy. Let's jump in! 🧵
All the ghoulish acts, dastardly deeds, and unseemly actions of the country's now-biggest LEO
And this one is a doozy. Let's jump in! 🧵
ICE Capades: The Roundup
PWS weekly on the ghoulish acts, dastardly deeds, and unseemly actions of the country's now-biggest LEO
www.piratewireservices.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:53 PM
It's time for everyone's favorite weekly, "ICE Capades: the Roundup" at PWS
All the ghoulish acts, dastardly deeds, and unseemly actions of the country's now-biggest LEO
And this one is a doozy. Let's jump in! 🧵
All the ghoulish acts, dastardly deeds, and unseemly actions of the country's now-biggest LEO
And this one is a doozy. Let's jump in! 🧵
Reposted by Joshua Collins
In a new report, Human Rights Watch has some harsh words for the Trump administration over their detainment of Venezuelan nationals in El Salvador
www.piratewireservices.com/p/ice-capade...
www.piratewireservices.com/p/ice-capade...
November 15, 2025 at 5:17 PM
In a new report, Human Rights Watch has some harsh words for the Trump administration over their detainment of Venezuelan nationals in El Salvador
www.piratewireservices.com/p/ice-capade...
www.piratewireservices.com/p/ice-capade...
In a new report, Human Rights Watch has some harsh words for the Trump administration over their detainment of Venezuelan nationals in El Salvador
www.piratewireservices.com/p/ice-capade...
www.piratewireservices.com/p/ice-capade...
November 15, 2025 at 5:17 PM
In a new report, Human Rights Watch has some harsh words for the Trump administration over their detainment of Venezuelan nationals in El Salvador
www.piratewireservices.com/p/ice-capade...
www.piratewireservices.com/p/ice-capade...
It's time for everyone's favorite weekly, "ICE Capades: the Roundup" at PWS
All the ghoulish acts, dastardly deeds, and unseemly actions of the country's now-biggest LEO
And this one is a doozy. Let's jump in! 🧵
All the ghoulish acts, dastardly deeds, and unseemly actions of the country's now-biggest LEO
And this one is a doozy. Let's jump in! 🧵
ICE Capades: The Roundup
PWS weekly on the ghoulish acts, dastardly deeds, and unseemly actions of the country's now-biggest LEO
www.piratewireservices.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:53 PM
It's time for everyone's favorite weekly, "ICE Capades: the Roundup" at PWS
All the ghoulish acts, dastardly deeds, and unseemly actions of the country's now-biggest LEO
And this one is a doozy. Let's jump in! 🧵
All the ghoulish acts, dastardly deeds, and unseemly actions of the country's now-biggest LEO
And this one is a doozy. Let's jump in! 🧵
Petro seems to be back-tracking on earlier statements about sharing intelligence with the US.
He is now saying LEOs will not cooperate only in regards to the boat strikes
He is now saying LEOs will not cooperate only in regards to the boat strikes
November 13, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Petro seems to be back-tracking on earlier statements about sharing intelligence with the US.
He is now saying LEOs will not cooperate only in regards to the boat strikes
He is now saying LEOs will not cooperate only in regards to the boat strikes