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Study: Air Pollution in Latin America at its Highest in 26 years
Air pollution in Latin America spiked to its highest level since AQLI data records began in 1998. While the average resident would gain up to one year of life expectancy if their air quality met the WHO guideline, in the most polluted regions life...

Adult Swim’s new stop-motion series is a celebration of Latin American culture
Imagine if George Cukor’s The Women was a modern, Spanish-language telenovela set in Ecuador rather than a 1939 dramedy about the lives of wealthy Manhattanites. Now imagine if the series was directed by Pedro Almodóvar and its characters were...

Colombia’s COLCAP slips as financial and energy stocks weigh
Colombian shares slipped on Friday, with the main COLCAP index falling 0.48%. Losses in the financial, investment, and public services sectors weighed on the market. Some companies still managed to post gains. Bolsa de Valores de Colombia rose...

Mexico stocks close at record high
Mexico’s stock market finished higher on Friday, with the main index touching a fresh all-time high. The S&P/BMV IPC climbed 0.40%, helped by strong gains in industrials, consumer goods, and consumer staples. Among the top performers, Becle SA,...

Financial inclusion and education: a pillar for sustainable development in Latin America
Financial inclusion and education have emerged as key enablers for sustainable development in its environmental, social and productive dimensions. In Latin America, where high levels of informality, inequality and financial exclusion persist,...

Guyana, Suriname presidents advance discussions on Corentyne Bridge, energy, trade cooperation
–other crucial areas of mutual interest Full joint statement between Her Excellency Jennifer Geerlings- Simons, President of the Republic of Suriname and His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana Her...

Sube a 11 la cifra de muertos por la explosión de camión con gas en Ciudad de México. Fallece abuela que protegió a su nieta
Por Mauricio Torres, CNN en Español El número de personas fallecidas por la explosión de un camión que transportaba gas el miércoles en la Ciudad de México subió a 11, informó el Gobierno de la capital mexicana en las primeras horas de este...

Caribbean Matters: Rubio continues attacks on Cuban medical missions
Caribbean Matters is a weekly series from Daily Kos. Hope you’ll join us here every Saturday. If you are unfamiliar with the region, check out Caribbean Matters: Getting to know the countries of the Caribbean. Last week we took a look at the...

Trump says he'll sanction Moscow if all NATO allies stop buying Russian oil
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sept. 13 he would hit Russia with “major” sanctions if all NATO members unite and stop buying Russian oil. "I am ready to do major sanctions on Russia when all NATO nations have agreed, and started, to do the...

Marketing Strategy to Engage Caribbean American Audiences
SOUTH FLORIDA – The Caribbean American community represents one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing demographic groups in the United States. Composed of individuals with roots spanning across countries such as Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago,...

Are Ford Broncos Built In Mexico? Here's What You Need To Know
The Ford Bronco is a bit of an American automotive icon, especially in the off-roading world. It was developed and originally launched in the 1960s as a competitor to vehicles like the Jeep and International Harvester Scout, and it has serious...

5 Caribbean island alternatives for a crowd-free escape
Britannia Bay is the only designated mooring location on the exclusive island of Mustique. Photograph by Chris Mouyiaris, AWL ImagesThis article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Detour destinations are booming. In fact,...

Mexico Loses \$650 Million Annually to Illicit Tobacco Trade, Study Warns
A Colmex study reveals Mexico loses \$650 million annually to illicit tobacco, with cartels profiting from smuggling networks that also finance organized crime. Authorities in Campeche destroy nearly six million contraband cigarettes as part of a...

2025 Caribbean Music Awards are a big hit
YESTERDAY SAW the 2025 Caribbean Music Awards, a historic event, broadcast on BET, showcasing the unique and incredible ‘Voices of the Caribbean.’ This esteemed ceremony, unlike any other, celebrated trailblazers in Caribbean music who not only...

Ranking Canelo’s best Mexican Independence Day performances
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Americans ‘Revolt’ Against U.S. Invasion Of Venezuela; Crush Trump’s Dream To Kick Out Maduro
US Tariff War: Donald Trump Blames Russian Oil Imports For India Action, Bessent Pushes EU Action Donald Trump’s latest admission that his 50% tariffs on India created a “rift” marks a turning point in global trade diplomacy. The decision, tied to...

The BP share price continues its recovery as the oil giant signs a major drilling deal with Egypt
For months, the BP (LSE: BP) share price has been inching its way back toward the 500p mark. Since April, the stock’s jumped 28% — a solid rally by most measures. Still, it’s not quite back to full strength, trading 10% below its February high of...

New Royalty crowned at 104th Fort Madison Mexican Fiesta
The air was humid and sticky but also full of joy and the spirit of a century-old tradition and celebration during the second night of the 104th Fort Madison Mexican Fiesta on Friday. With the streets packed with fiesta-goers, all eyes were on the...
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Mexico and Canada to discuss trade next week amid Trump's tariff threat
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Friday she will host Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney for trade talks next week as the pair seek to protect their economies from Donald Trump’s trade war.Mexico and Canada are, together with the United...

Paraguay and Argentina among few opposing UN stance on Palestine
Saturday, September 13th 2025 - 10:15 UTC Buenos Aires sided with Israel on the Palestine issue but condemned Navitas' presence in the Falklands Southern Common Market (Mercosur) Members Argentina and Paraguay were two of the few countries...