Latin America News
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Conservative Health Care Policies are a Sustainable Path Forward in Colombia
The ongoing debate over health care reform in Colombia, as seen in the recent meeting between President Gustavo Petro and…
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Global energy jobs surge to 67 million, fueled by clean technologies, says IEA
Global energy employment has rebounded significantly, reaching nearly 67 million, driven by investments in clean technologies following pandemic-related layoffs. Clean…
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Balancing Conservation and Indigenous Rights: A Conservative Perspective
Excluding indigenous communities from biodiversity and climate plans risks failure, necessitating a balanced approach that respects conservation goals and native…
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Less than 5% of Global Clinical Research is Done in Latin America
Less than 5% of global clinical research occurs in Latin America, with minimal focus on women, highlighting the region's critical…
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Latin American agri-food costs 1.2 billion “hidden” dollars, according to FAO
Latin America's current agri-food systems carry hidden costs of at least $1.2 billion for health, the environment, and society, according…
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Zapatistas Announce Dissolution of “Autonomous Municipalities”
In a historic shift, the Zapatista movement in Mexico declared the dissolution of their self-declared autonomous municipalities, signaling the end…
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Panama Imposes Indefinite Freeze on Mining Concessions Amid Protests
In a decisive move to recalibrate the nation's mineral exploitation strategy, Panama's President, Laurentino Cortizo, has enacted a sweeping moratorium…
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Political Intrigue and Resignation in Uruguay
The political landscape of Uruguay was shaken as Foreign Minister Francisco Bustillo stepped down amidst a scandal involving alleged efforts…
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Olympism365: Using sport to advance the education and development of young people in Latin America
On the sidelines of the Pan American Games Santiago 2023, a series of events shone a spotlight on some of…
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Brazil’s Central Bank Lowers Interest Rates: Balancing Inflation and Growth
The Central Bank of Brazil has announced a significant reduction in its primary interest rate by 0.50 percentage points, now…
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