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A New Wave of Affordable EVs Are Landing on Latin American Shores. Let’s Check Some of Them!
CleanTechnica
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July 6, 2025
Chinese EVs started arriving early on in Latin America, if only by a trickle of old workhorses such as the BYD E6 (back when European EVs were nearly as affordable as the Chinese ones, and with much better design). Entering the mainstream took...
Costa Rica Leads AI Adoption in Small Businesses Across Latin America
Tico Times
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July 5, 2025
Costa Rica is standing out as a regional leader in artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). About 50% of Costa Rican SMEs now use AI tools in their daily operations, according to Trycore,...
Trump and the fentanyl crisis: Latin America in a new failed war on drugs
Latinoamerica21
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July 5, 2025
The United States is home to the world’s largest market for illicit drugs. While consumption has grown significantly in regions like Western Europe, South America, and Oceania, no other market compares in size or prevalence. According to recent...
Venezuela and China showcase partnership through productive deals, not loans
El País
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July 6, 2025
Several weeks ago, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro received five delegates from the Communist Party of China (CPC) at the Miraflores Palace to continue advancing one of the many areas of mutual interest shared by the two countries. On this...
Mexico braced for Trump’s mass deportations. They haven’t happened.
The Spokesman-Review - Washington State
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TIJUANA, Mexico – When President Donald Trump pledged to launch the “largest deportation operation in American history,” this border city swung into action. The local government declared a state of emergency. Federal authorities built a shelter...
Brazil BRICS Summit: Business leaders express optimism for PM Modi’s visit
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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July 6, 2025
Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], July 6 (ANI): Anticipation is high among Indian business leaders attending the BRICS Summit in Brazil, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit is expected to further strengthen India's global trade ties, particularly with...
Brazil hosts BRICS summit, eager to avoid provoking Trump’s ire on tariffs
The Hindu
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July 6, 2025
Brazil will play host to a summit of the BRICS bloc of developing economies on Sunday and Monday (July 6 and 7, 2025) during which pressing topics like Israel's attack on Iran, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and trade tariffs imposed by U.S....
Brazil's Grand Welcome For PM Modi With Dance Tribute On 'Op Sindoor' | WATCH
Zee News
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sunday for a four-day official visit to attend the 17th BRICS Summit. Upon his arrival, the Indian diaspora warmly welcomed him with a cultural dance performance themed ‘Operation...
Brazil: Indian Diaspora holds cultural performance on Operation Sindoor to welcome PM Modi
Nashville Herald - Tennessee
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Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], July 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed unique cultural performances upon his arrival in Brazil. Brazil is the fourth country in his five-nation visit. Upon arrival PM Modi was greeted by a jubilant diaspora....
Business News | Sitharaman Holds Talks with Russian, Brazilian and Chinese Counterparts at BRICS Meet in Rio
Latestly
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July 6, 2025
Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], July 6 (ANI): Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held separate bilateral meetings with her counterparts from Russia, Brazil and China during the BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank...
Industry ready if US trade deal doesnt materialise: CII President
Mint
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July 6, 2025
New Delhi [India], : Indian industry is prepared for any outcome regarding the proposed bilateral trade agreement with the United States, according to Confederation of Indian Industry President Rajiv Memani, who emphasised that the country's...
Brazil hosts BRICS summit, eager to avoid provoking Trump’s ire
WSLS - Virginia
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July 6, 2025
RIO DE JANEIRO – Brazil will play host to a summit of the BRICS bloc of developing economies Sunday and Monday during which pressing topics like Israel's attack on Iran, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and trade tariffs imposed by U.S. President...
Brazil hosts BRICS, cautious not to upset Trump administration
Orissa Post
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July 6, 2025
Rio de Janeiro: Brazil will play host to a summit of the BRICS bloc of developing economies Sunday and Monday during which pressing topics like Israel’s attack on Iran, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and trade tariffs imposed by US President...
Business News | Brazil BRICS Summit: Business Leaders Express Optimism for PM Modi's Visit
Latestly
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July 6, 2025
Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], July 6 (ANI): Anticipation is high among Indian business leaders attending the BRICS Summit in Brazil, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit is expected to further strengthen India's global trade ties, particularly with...
Argentina’s Lithium reserve of interest to India: MEA
Awaz The Voice
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July 6, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with President Javier Milei of Argentina. Buenos Aires [Argentina] The Ministry of External Affairs on Saturday (local time) emphasised India's great interest in Argentina's lithium reserve, noting Indian public sector...
Business News | Telangana Government Permits 10-hour Workdays in Commercial Establishments to Promote Ease of Doing Business
Latestly
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July 6, 2025
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 6, (ANI): The Government of Telangana has announced a new policy allowing employees in all commercial establishments (excluding shops) to work up to 10 hours a day, subject to specific labor safeguards, with an...
Colombia & Uzbekistan join BRICS nations' New Development Bank
CGTN
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The New Development Bank (NDB), founded by the BRICS nations, announced the admission of Colombia and Uzbekistan as official members during a press conference in Rio de Janeiro on July 5. NDB President Dilma Rousseff, who previously served as...
Indian diaspora in Brazil welcomes PM Modi with 'Op Sindoor'-themed cultural performance
The Morung Express
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Rio de Janeiro, July 6 (IANS) The Indian diaspora in Brazil welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi upon his arrival for a four-day visit in the South American country with a special cultural performance dedicated to the Indian armed forces inspired...
British cocaine dealer fled to South American bolthole after masterminding brutal murder of 'love rival' - only to end up in hellhole prison
Daily Mail
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July 5, 2025
A British cocaine dealer who masterminded the brutal killing of a love rival tried to evade justice by fleeing 4,500 miles away to South America - only to end up in a hellhole jail after being was arrested by local police for drug offences. Days...
Canada may financially support aluminum producers if US tariffs continue
Cryptopolitan
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July 6, 2025
Canada is considering financial assistance for major aluminum producers like Rio Tinto to protect them from ongoing trade tensions with the United States. This support would be triggered if the 50% tariff on aluminum imports remains in place...