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Health & Wellness
See allNew World Screwworm Outbreak Detected in Northern Mexico
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Health Advisory regarding the detection of New World screwworm (NWS) cases in...
World
See allCIA director meets with Venezuela's acting president.
Officials revealed yesterday that CIA Director John Ratcliffe met in Caracas Thursday with interim President Delcy Rodríguez. He is the most...
Trump Administration Frees Detained US Air Force Veteran from Venezuela
Caracas, Venezuela: In a deal brokered quietly behind the scenes, the Trump administration secured the release of a U.S. Air Force veteran...
Ecuador’s President Dissolves Congress, Forcing Snap Elections
Quito, Ecuador: President Guillermo Lasso dissolved the National Assembly just as it prepared to impeach him, using a constitutional measure known...
Career & Work
See allChiquita Fires 5,000 Striking Workers in Panama, Sparking Labor Outcry
Panama City, Panama: Chiquita Brands sacked its entire unionized workforce—about 5,000 plantation laborers—after a three-week strike linked to...
Money
See allBrazilian meat giant JBS gets closer to listing on the NYSE—despite ‘history of corruption’
São Paulo, Brazil: JBS, the world’s largest meat producer, has secured final approval to list on the New York Stock Exchange—despite concerns...
Climate & Environment
See allDeforestation in Brazil’s Amazon Plunges 68%, First Big Drop Under Lula
Brasília, Brazil: In a promising development, Brazil’s space agency data show Amazon deforestation dropped by 68% in April compared to the same...
Rare Axolotl Salamanders Reintroduced to Wild
Mexico City - Conservationists in Mexico have successfully released captive-bred axolotls back into the wild canals of Xochimilco, marking a...
Tech
See allMexico sues Google over “Gulf of America” labeling error
Mexico’s government filed a lawsuit against Google for mislabeling the Gulf of Mexico as “Gulf of America” in certain map products, claiming an...
Lifestyle
See allChipotle Heads South to Mexico City
Chipotle signed with franchise giant Alsea to open its first Mexican restaurant in early 2026, betting locals will embrace U.S.-style burritos...
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Remote Work Boosts Productivity and Well-being, Study Shows
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Economic Inequality Linked to Lower Voter Turnout Globally, Study Finds
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Political Donations Strongly Influence Legislative Decisions, Study Finds
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Venezuela to continue cooperation with Russia in all areas — ambassador
"No foreign government can run Venezuela," Jesus Rafael Salazar Velasquez said
New START’s expiration could heighten global risks, Kremlin spokesman warns
Dmitry Peskov stressed that it would negatively affect "global security and strategic stability"
Kremlin confirms 2nd round of Abu Dhabi talks set for February 4 and 5
Dmitry Peskov said the same working group on security issues will participate in the talks
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