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Global South House opens for Asian, African and Latin American philanthropy
Alliance Magazine
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August 20, 2025
A new collective aimed at mobilising philanthropies and civil society across Latin America, Africa and southeast Asia launched in July. The Global South House, launched by the Alianza Socioambiental Fondos del Sur and the Comuá networks, is a...
Opinion: It’s time to centre justice in Latin America’s energy future
Dialogue Earth
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Energy has shaped the evolution of life on Earth, from the photosynthesis of early organisms to the engines of industrial society. Yet, despite its foundational role in shaping planetary systems and human progress, understandings and approaches...
Gassia Apkarian: When Yerevan Fails, Armenians Seek Justice in Latin America
The California Courier
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Diplomacy stands in the way of Armenian plaintiffs seeking war crime prosecutions. Yerevan cannot garner the necessary support for an international tribunal. Meanwhile, as Armenia negotiates a peace agreement with Azerbaijan, the country avoids...
Caribbean Association of Banks Inc. (CAB) and the International Finance Corporation…
721 News
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August 19, 2025
Saint Lucia – The Caribbean Association of Banks Inc. (CAB), in partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), has officially launched a landmark initiative to develop a comprehensive Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)...
Brazil’s Financial Morning Call for August 20, 2025
The Rio Times
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August 20, 2025
Brazil’s financial markets are reeling from a landmark Supreme Federal Court (STF) ruling on August 18, 2025. The decision was led by Justice Flávio Dino. It asserted that foreign laws and sanctions, including U.S. sanctions, cannot affect...
Brazil Trails Mexico and Colombia as Q2 Growth Falters
The Rio Times
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August 20, 2025
Brazil’s Central Bank reported that the economy grew only 0.3 percent in the second quarter of 2025, after a 1.4 percent gain in the first quarter. The bank’s IBC-Br index, a proxy for GDP, shows the slowest pace since 2023, with services growing...
Brazil exports record 313,600 tons of beef
The Scottish Farmer
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August 20, 2025
The data, compiled by the Brazilian Association of Meat Exporting Industries (ABIEC) from Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce and Services (MDIC) figures, highlights the country’s dominant role in global beef markets. ABIEC represents 47...
Brazil Stands Firm: Supreme Court Blocks Foreign Laws and Sanctions on Local Assets
The Rio Times
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August 20, 2025
Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court has ruled that foreign laws and sanctions cannot touch Brazilian assets, people, or banks without approval from Brazil’s own legal system. Justice Flávio Dino confirmed this stance, a move driven by mounting pressure...
Brazil’s Tourism Hits Record Growth in H1 2025 but Still Lags Global Competitors
The Rio Times
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August 20, 2025
Brazil’s Ministry of Tourism reported that the country’s tourism sector expanded 6.6 percent in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Monthly Services Survey by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and...
Brazil's Health Minister Says US Sanction Does Not Prevent Participation in UN Event
Folha de Sao Paulo
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August 20, 2025
Brazil’s Health Minister, Alexandre Padilha, said on Tuesday (19) that the sanction imposed by the United States government, which canceled his family’s visas, does not prevent his possible attendance at events linked to the UN General Assembly,...
Brazil’s Super Bloc Emerges as Kingmaker Ahead of 2026 Elections
The Rio Times
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August 20, 2025
Brazil’s political map shifted in April 2025 when União Brasil and Progressistas (PP) created the União Progressista federation. Officially registered by the Chamber of Deputies and the Electoral Court, the bloc instantly became the largest force...
As the Chinese Offensive Deepens in South America, GM Blunders the Arrival of the Spark EUV
CleanTechnica
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August 20, 2025
Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Last Updated on: 20th August 2025, 12:40 am Much has been said about Legacy Auto’s inability to move at the speed of leaner, younger Chinese brands. Though normally this is...
MEXICALI BRIEFS: Migrant shelter at Mexicali’s FEX to be dismantled ahead of Fiestas del Sol
Imperial Valley Press - California
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IMMIGRATION Migrant shelter at Mexicali’s FEX to be dismantled ahead of Fiestas del Sol The large-scale migrant shelter at the FEX convention center, which has been in place since January, is now being dismantled. The shelter was originally...
Mexico council discusses upcoming budget
Mexico Ledger - Missouri
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By Don Munsch, Editor The city of Mexico will have a proposed budget of around $25 million for fiscal year 2026. Mexico City Council got a rundown of the budget at a work session on Aug. 11. A public hearing and vote on the budget will be Sept. 8....
Mexico softball returns with unfinished business
Mexico Ledger - Missouri
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor The Mexico softball team led in its district semifinal game last season. The Lady Bulldogs lost 9-8 to St. Dominic to end their first Class 4 district tournament but have almost everybody back for this season for...
Business roundup - August 20, 2025
Hartford City News-Times
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Ball State University has launched its 2025-30 strategic plan that was approved in June. The plan has a long list of goals, including: •All students complete at least one course that involves undergraduate research, immersive learning, study...
Brazil Sets Historic Bitcoin Reserve Hearing as South America Leads Crypto Revolution
MercoPress
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Tuesday, August 19th 2025 - 00:19 UTC The timing appears strategic as global sovereign Bitcoin adoption gains momentum Brazil's Chamber of Deputies will hold its first public hearing on creating a national Bitcoin reserve on August 20, 2025. The...
Colombian man gets 12 years for conspiring with FARC to traffic cocaine to U.S.
BNO News
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August 20, 2025
A Colombian man linked to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), a Colombian guerrilla group once responsible for producing much of the cocaine shipped to the United States, has been sentenced to more than 12 years in prison for...
Venezuela mobilizes millions of militia after US says it’s deploying military forces to waters around Caribbean
Antigua News Room
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August 20, 2025
CNN- Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced on Monday the deployment of 4.5 million militiamen throughout the country, assuring that “no empire will touch the sacred soil of Venezuela,” after the United States doubled the reward for...
US Escalates Pressure Against Mexican Cartels
JD Supra - California
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August 20, 2025
The US government announced two major sanctions and related actions against Mexican cartels, first targeting their involvement in timeshare fraud, followed by a broader crackdown on other revenue sources the next day. Together, the successive...