ECONOMY
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Ecuadorian Community Protects Jaguar Biodiversity and Promotes Conservation
In Ecuador's Amazon rainforest, the Achuar community of Sharamentsa is engaged in a conservation program to protect 10,000 hectares of…
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Mexican Wrestling Event Highlights National Food Waste Crisis Awareness
A wrestling event in Mexico aims to raise awareness about the country's food insecurity crisis, where 44 million people face…
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Brazil Proposes Wealth Tax on Super-Rich to Combat Climate Change
Proposals for a 2% wealth tax on billionaires could generate $250 billion annually, tackling climate change and inequality. This initiative,…
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Scientists and Athletes Defend Mexico’s Surf Paradise from Economic Development Damages
Punta Colorada, a surf haven in Oaxaca, Mexico, faces threats from pollution and development. Surfers, activists, and scientists are fighting…
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Digital Wallets Transform Financial Inclusion Across Latin America
In the past five years, digital wallets have surged in popularity in Latin America, driving financial inclusion by integrating the…
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Oil, Gas, and Energy Industries Hit Hardest by Cyberattacks in Latin America
With the oil, gas, and energy industries in Latin America bearing the brunt of cyberattacks due to insufficient investment in…
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Cash is no Longer Latin Americans’ Preferred Way to Pay
The shift from cash to digital payments is transforming financial landscapes in Latin America. With the rise of debit cards…
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Avian Flu Concerns in Intensive Farming: Latin America’s Biosecurity Challenges
Recent human cases of avian flu among U.S. farmworkers have sounded a clarion call, raising urgent concerns about the microbiological…
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U.S. Funds Boost Puerto Rico’s Solar and Battery Storage Amid Power Crisis
The U.S. government has announced a significant financial boost for solar and battery storage installations in Puerto Rico, allocating $325…
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Latin America Reels from Global Microsoft Outage Disruptions
A global computer outage caused by a faulty CrowdStrike update on Microsoft Windows systems disrupted essential services across Latin America,…
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