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Latin America's abortion rights in spotlight as Chile debates legalization
The Straits Times
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June 5, 2025
FILE PHOTO: Demonstrators carry a banner during a rally ahead International Safe Abortion Day, in Santiago, Chile September 27, 2024. REUTERS/Vanessa Rubilar/File Photo MEXICO CITY - Chile's Congress is set to begin debating a bill that could make...
Healing a fractured international system
Beijing Review
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A United Nations (UN) Security Council open debate on the topic of "maintenance of international peace and security upholding the UN Charter" at the UN headquarters in New York City, the United States, on January 9, 2020 (XINHUA) The International...
Record amounts of Sargassum are floating in the Caribbean Sea
Tech Explorist
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June 6, 2025
Since 2011, vast blooms of pelagic Sargassum have been invading the tropical Atlantic, piling up on the shores of West Africa and the Caribbean, triggering health concerns and economic headaches for coastal communities. But why does this happen...
Rangers official in South America today to watch 6-cap international live
Football FanCast
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June 5, 2025
Rangers have now sent one of their club scouts to South America to watch a 6-cap international live in action today, according to a recent report. Russell Martin named new Rangers manager After being linked with several different candidates,...
Bishops condemn El Salvador’s ‘international prison’ where Trump is sending migrants
America Magazine
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June 5, 2025
The bishops of El Salvador generated international headlines with a pastoral letter in May that included a call to the Bukele government to cease offering this small Central American nation as an “international prison.” But their letter, “A voice...
How to improve Latin America’s agri-food security in a changing world
Atlantic Council
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June 5, 2025
New Atlanticist June 5, 2025 • 12:02 pm ET Print this page By Peter Engelke and Ginger Matchett Trade, innovation, and the exchange of people and ideas are fundamental components of today’s global food security system. The Organization for...
No real blueprint to international successsay music industry insiders
Jamaica Observer
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June 6, 2025
Brandon Gray. In recent months, dancehall music has received a lifeline on the international scene, thanks to sold-out shows by Vybz Kartel, Beenie Man, Buju Banton, among others. Additionally, songs by Shenseea, Byron Messia, Skillibeng, and...
Gujarat-based Vishal Fabrics looks to tap denim markets in Europe, Latin America & Africa
The Hindu Business Line
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June 5, 2025
Denim category has been growing at 10 per cent CAGR in India. | Photo Credit: Akespyker Looking to ride the denim wave, Vishal Fabrics Ltd, a Gujarat-based manufacturer and processor of denim fabrics, is eyeing exports to Europe, Latin America and...
Government reaffirms commitment to higher education through scholarships
NBC SVG
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June 5, 2025
The Government is committed to expanding access to higher education through sustained investment in scholarship opportunities. This is according to Director of Training at the Service Commissions Department, Dr. Athalie Cain-Soleyn. She was...
India’s Clean Energy Expertise Fuels South America’s Bioeconomy: Praj Industries to Collaborate with Enersur S.A. For a Biorefinery Project in Paraguay
Business Upturn
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June 5, 2025
Pune, Maharashtra, India: Enersur S.A., one of Paraguay’s foremost renewable energy companies has selected Praj Industries for its next major project. Praj, a global leader in bioeconomy-driven process solutions, will support the development,...
Increased costs push Caribbean Assurance into loss
Jamaica Observer
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June 6, 2025
CAB ,following a massive capacity-building initiative started in late 2023, sought to develop a robust technology-based infrastructure and human resource development. Significant investments in people and systems have pushed Caribbean Assurance...
US imposes visa ban on Central American officials for role in Cuba medical missions
Dominica News Online
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June 5, 2025
Dominica News Online - Thursday, June 5th, 2025 at 9:07 AM The US State Department has targeted several Central American government officials with visa restrictions on the basis that they are linked to Cuba’s medical mission program. The officials...
What Will China Do Next in Latin America?
Foreign Policy
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The second Trump administration has begun with a flurry of activity in Latin America. In the first 100 days, Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited both Central America and the Caribbean, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth made a visit to Panama,...
Swimming-pool economics haunt Latin America
The Economist
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June 5, 2025
TO SEE REALITY in the Buenos Aires suburb of San Isidro, consider the drone’s-eye view (pictured). A razor-straight line divides lush gardens and smooth clay tennis courts from a mess of corrugated iron roofs in one of the city’s “villas...
Desarrollo País' Board of Directors President Luz Granier and Google's Director of Telecommunications Infrastructure Latin America Cristian Ramos pose for a picture after the signing of the agreement for the implementation of the first submarine fiber…
Buenos Aires Times
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June 5, 2025
Chile and Google inked an agreement Wednesday for the installation of the first-ever submarine fibre optic cable between South America, Asia and Oceania by 2027. South America relies for its digital connectivity on infrastructure running through...
Steering Macroeconomic And Structural Policies In A Shifting Global Economic Landscape
MENAFN
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June 5, 2025
(MENAFN- Caribbean News Global) IMF – AUC wrap up first MENA Economic Research Conference CAIRO, Egypt – Following two days of high-level dialogue and expert analysis, the inaugural IMF MENA Economic Annual Research Conference co-organized by the...
How to watch Ecuador vs Brazil: Live stream details for South American World Cup 2026 qualifier in Guayaquil
FourFourTwo
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June 5, 2025
Watch Ecuador vs Brazil anywhere on the world on June 6. Ecuador vs Brazil match info ► Date and kick-off time: EST: Thursday, June 5, 7pm / BST (UK time): Friday, June 6, 0.00am ► Venue: Estadio Monumental Isidro Romero Carbo, Guayaquil ► Free...
Chile abortion rights bill could shape Boric legacy as Latin American neighbors look on
The Straits Times
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June 5, 2025
VALPARAISO, Chile - An effort by Chilean President Gabriel Boric to expand abortion rights in the final months of his administration could finally give him a progressive legacy after three years in office but it is an uphill task that Latin...
Solar Energy Brings Water to Iconic Salvadoran Village of El Mozote
Inter Press Service
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June 6, 2025
Civil Society, Development & Aid, Editors' Choice, Energy, Headlines, Human Rights, Integration and Development Brazilian-style, Latin America & the Caribbean, Sustainability, Sustainable Development Goals, Women & Economy Sustainability More than...
Caribbean surpasses pre-pandemic visitor arrivals
Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation
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June 5, 2025
Many Caribbean countries have not only recovered from the shock of the COVID-19 pandemic but have also gone on to surpass pre-pandemic visitor arrivals. That’s according to Minister of Tourism and International Transport Ian Gooding-Edghill, who’s...