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Colombia’s Petro visits Haiti for a 2nd time to help bolster security as gang violence surges
Associated Press
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July 18, 2025
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Colombian President Gustavo Preto arrived Friday in Haiti for the second time this year in a show of support as gangs in the troubled Caribbean country continue to gain ground. Petro announced the opening of a...
China is the Driving Force Behind More, Newer Renewable Energies in Latin America
Inter Press Service
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July 18, 2025
Development & Aid, Economy & Trade, Editors' Choice, Energy, Featured, Globalisation, Green Economy, Headlines, Latin America & the Caribbean, TerraViva United Nations, Trade & Investment Energy The Cauchari Solar Plant in Jujuy, Argentina,...
NCDs and mental health conditions to cost South America trillions by 2050 – PAHO
Searchlight
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July 18, 2025
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health conditions will cost South America over US$ 7.3 trillion in lost productivity and healthcare spending between 2020 and 2050, according to estimations in a new Pan American Health Organization...
Game-Based Learning Market Forecast Report 2025-2030, With Case Studies Of Hyundai, Clifton Public Schools, University Of Illinois, Kahoot!, Maruti Suzuki And Tenneo'
MENAFN
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July 18, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Driven by the demand for digital tools and engaging content, the game-based learning market sees rapid growth in neurodiversity education, fueled by inclusive education initiatives. Meanwhile, language learning...
Another Royal Caribbean cruise outbreak hits 140+ passengers. Are outbreaks getting worse?
AOL
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photosvit via Getty ImagesMore than 140 passengers and crew members aboard Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas fell ill with gastrointestinal symptoms during a week-long cruise that ended July 11, marking yet another outbreak in what's shaping...
Summer Camp prepares Form 4 students for success
St. Lucia Times
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July 18, 2025
A summer camp designed to support Form 4 students is now underway, thanks to the efforts of a group of passionate alumni who formed BRIDGE – Bridging Relationships & Inspiring through Development, Growth and Empowerment. This year’s initiative,...
Mexican cartels kidnapping kids in McDonald's in grim new recruitment drive
Daily Star
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July 18, 2025
Cartel gangsters are targeting innocent kids enjoying meals in McDonald's, according to grim reports. The new recruitment strategy sees cartel members hanging around in fast food venues and scouting out easy targets. Mexican outlet Milenio...
Donald Trump's push for Mexican Coke could ignite a health nightmare, doctors warn
Daily Mail
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July 18, 2025
Americans are always talking about Mexican Coke because it doesn't contain high fructose corn syrup. And President Donald Trump has gotten in on the action, saying he has convinced Coca-Cola to change its recipe back to cane sugar because 'it's...
T&T, Colombia strengthen ties forged 57 years ago
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian
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Opportunities for deeper collaboration in multiple sectors including the areas of education and sport were explored when the Colombian ambassador met with Sean Sobers, Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, on...
News deserts in Brazil shrink 7.7% in two years, driven by growth of digital outlets
LatAm Journalism Review
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July 18, 2025
By Marta Szpacenkopf July 18, 2025 In Brazil, approximately 20.6 million people —equivalent to 10.2% of the population— now live in news deserts, municipalities without any local media outlet. That’s a 7.7% decrease from two years ago, the last...
Beetroot cutlets replace burger buns: How students are cutting down junk and eating healthy
The Indian Express
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July 18, 2025
It’s 11 am, time for a mid-morning break at Delhi Public School, Gautam Buddha Nagar in Uttar Pradesh. Students are milling around the canteen for the best-selling beetroot cutlets. But they have sold out already. Class V student Anushka is...
The Growing Global Interest in the Venezuela-Colombia Binational Economic Zone
teleSUR
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July 17, 2025 Hour: 8:56 pm In recent developments, the establishment of the first Binational Economic Zone between Venezuela and Colombia has captured significant global attention. This initiative, underscored by Venezuelan President Nicolas...
Sinaloa Factory brings authentic Mexican taste to Guelph
Guelph Today
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July 18, 2025
Located at 447 Elizabeth St., the new restaurant in the Ward specializes in authentic seafood dishes inspired by Sinaloa, Mexico ‘Mi casa su casa.' A warm welcome awaits at the newly opened Sinaloa Factory in Guelph. Located at 447 Elizabeth St.,...
College of the Redwoods Announces 21st Annual Dinner & Auction on August 14
Redheaded Blackbelt - California
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July 18, 2025
This is a press release from College of the Redwoods: College of the Redwoods (CR) is set to host its 21st Annual Dinner & Auction on Thursday, August 14, 2025, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the CR Gymnasium on the Eureka campus. This premier...
Dark money, charter schools are funding state super PAC backing Michael Bennet’s campaign
The Colorado Sun
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July 18, 2025
WERE YOU FORWARDED THIS NEWSLETTER? Sign up here to get it delivered to your email inbox each week. U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colorado, speaks during a town hall cohosted with End Citizens United at the University of Denver on May 28.(Jesse...
Torrevieja’s Brazil-Spain intercultural programme
Euro Weekly News
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July 18, 2025
Torrevieja will host a cultural exchange programme for Brazil and Spain. Photo Credit: StockSnap via Pixabay From July 21 to July 25, The University of Alicante’s campus in Torrevieja, along with the Department of Tourism in the Torrevieja Town...
The Argentine Lizard That Could Upend the Southeastern United States
LatinAmerican Post
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July 18, 2025
They slither beneath fences, sunbathe near canals, and vanish into burrows before you know they’re there. South Florida is now ground zero for the rise of the Argentine tegu—a powerful, exotic reptile reshaping the state’s ecosystems one egg at a...
Brazil’s President criticises US role in tariff, tech issues
Orissa Post
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July 18, 2025
Brasilia: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said that Brazil will not tolerate foreign interference in its internal affairs, amid growing tensions with the US over new tariffs and digital regulations. Speaking to thousands of students...
Young Indigenous leaders in Colombia resist violence to defend land and culture
Environmental Health News
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July 18, 2025
In Colombia’s conflict-ridden Cauca region, Indigenous youth are risking their lives to protect ancestral lands from armed groups and illegal exploitation. Steven Grattan reports for The Associated Press. In short: The 39th Indigenous youth...
Canada or Mexico? Experts share insights for Haitian migrants weighing options
Haitian Times
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July 18, 2025
Overview: As U.S. immigration protections erode, some Haitians are turning to Canada and Mexico for refuge. But immigration experts warn that both destinations come with new barriers and risks that require careful planning. The discussion emerged...