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International experts join mass grave excavation at mother and baby home

International experts join mass grave excavation at mother and baby home

An international team of experts have joined Irish specialists ahead of an excavation of a mass grave at the site of a notorious former mother and baby home in the west of Ireland. Personnel from Colombia, Spain, the UK, Canada and the US have...

CWI unveils plans to grow cricket across Americas

CWI unveils plans to grow cricket across Americas

Photo credit: Cricket West IndiesFollowing an official visit by Dr. Kishore Shallow, President of Cricket West Indies (CWI), to Lima, Peru—a significant event within the broader context of diplomatic and sporting engagements—the organization...

8 Best Airbnb Stays in El Poblado, Colombia – 2025

8 Best Airbnb Stays in El Poblado, Colombia – 2025

El Poblado, Medellín’s upscale neighborhood, is renowned for its vibrant nightlife, gourmet dining, and lush green spaces. Whether you’re seeking luxury, tranquility, or a blend of both, El Poblado offers a range of Airbnb accommodations to suit...

Is the U.S. involved in plot to remove Colombia’s Petro?

Is the U.S. involved in plot to remove Colombia’s Petro?

Opinion The South American country of Colombia has had a long history of political violence, attempted and successful political assassinations and deeply embedded corruption. At one time, the country was known pejoratively as the “cocaine capital...

The peace deal that put women first: What Colombia taught the world

The peace deal that put women first: What Colombia taught the world

A group of about 20 women holding banners calling for inclusive peace in Colombia. Over 1500 women helped shape Colombia’s national action plan on women peace and security. Photo: UN Women/Juan Camilo Arias Cantadora singers in Tumaco rehearse on...

Quintero completes River Plate return

BUENOS AIRES, July 17 (Xinhua) -- Playmaker Juan Fernando Quintero has rejoined Argentina's River Plate from Colombian side America de Cali, the Buenos Aires club said on Thursday. The 32-year-old Colombia international agreed to a deal that...

Cuban Skaters are Stable in the Pan American Tournament

Cuban Skaters are Stable in the Pan American Tournament

Skating Havana, July 10 (RHC) - The circuit return and 15,000-meter elimination races were part of the program on the second day of the Pan American Speed Skating Championships, Antioquia 2025. Of the Cubans competing, Dayán Millán and Liz Mariam...

Dark secret at the heart of America's favorite paradise vacation... as horrors behind the scenes are finally exposed

Dark secret at the heart of America's favorite paradise vacation... as horrors behind the scenes are finally exposed

They look like picture-postcard escapes — turquoise waters, palm-fringed beaches, and the promise of sun-soaked relaxation just a short flight from the US mainland. But for an alarming number of American tourists, vacations to The Bahamas and the...

HRC59: In Colombia, the promise of lasting peace faces persistent challenges

HRC59: In Colombia, the promise of lasting peace faces persistent challenges

During the annual thematic debate on technical cooperation and capacity building in the field of human rights in Colombia, held on 3-4 July 2025, the Colombian State, the Office of the High Commissioner, several States and human rights defenders...

Australia's South32 sells Cerro Matoso nickel plant in Colombia

Australia's South32 sells Cerro Matoso nickel plant in Colombia

AK&M 09 July 2025 15:30 The Australian mining company South32 Limited has entered into a final agreement to sell the Cerro Matoso nickel enterprise in Colombia to a subsidiary of the Dutch CoreX Holding B. V. This is reported in a South32 press...

How Beneficial Ownership Policies in Latin America Fight Money Laundering

How Beneficial Ownership Policies in Latin America Fight Money Laundering

Latin America and the Caribbean have made strides in building legal frameworks to fight corruption and money laundering. But the implementation of specific tools — particularly beneficial ownership registries — still faces serious challenges,...

South American cities underwater in 2100

South American cities underwater in 2100

The effects of global warming and climate change are being felt around the world. Extreme weather events are expected to become more frequent from droughts to floods wreaking havoc on communities as well as blistering heatwaves and bone-chilling...

The Largely Unknown Histories Of Free Black Communities Across The Americas

The Largely Unknown Histories Of Free Black Communities Across The Americas

Following the Revolution, the number of free Black people grew exponentially. Manumission, escape, serving in the military, and birth are all ways that Black people found their way to freedom. According to the National Museum of African American...

Paul McCartney announces North American tour dates

Paul McCartney announces North American tour dates

Paul McCartney is going back on the road. The Beatles legend announced Thursday on Instagram that he will be resuming his “Got Back” tour later this year with a series of dates in North America. Presale begins July 15 at 10 a.m. local. You can...

Tourists are staying away from the US. Is Trump’s rhetoric to blame?

Tourists are staying away from the US. Is Trump’s rhetoric to blame?

As international tourism booms globally, the United States is moving in the opposite direction. According to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the U.S. is expected to lose approximately $12.5 billion in international visitor spending this...

Nicole Miller signs licensing partnership for Latin America

Nicole Miller signs licensing partnership for Latin America

Dive Brief: Nicole Miller signed a licensing partnership with Tycoon Enterprises to launch the brand’s collection in Latin America, according to a press release. The partnership, which will introduce the collection in the second half of 2026, will...

President Cyril Ramaphosa Arrives In Brazil To Participate In XVII BRICS Summit

President Cyril Ramaphosa Arrives In Brazil To Participate In XVII BRICS Summit

(MENAFN- African Press Organization) Download logo President Cyril Ramaphosa will, at the invitation of His Excellency Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, attend the XVII BRICS Summit from 6 to 7 July 2025 in...

Argentina’s economy sees year-on-year growth following Milei’s controversial austerity measures 

Argentina’s economy sees year-on-year growth following Milei’s controversial austerity measures 

Medellín, Colombia – Argentina’s economy recorded a surge of 7.7% in April 2025 compared to the same month last year, outperforming projected growth rates for the Latin American nation. Since the second half of 2024, the country has continued to...

Who’s who in poultry consumption in Latin America

Who’s who in poultry consumption in Latin America

Poultry consumption in Latin America is on the rise together with chicken and egg production, as well as imports and exports. Numbers for 2024 are amazing, showing the importance of poultry proteins in regional nutrition. In the list I have...

Latin American migrants give up on Trump's United States

Latin American migrants give up on Trump's United States

Migrants who once braved the Darien Gap — a deadly stretch of dense jungle between Colombia and Panama — on journeys toward the the United States are now making the same journey in reverse. The deportation push by US President Donald Trump has...

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