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CELAM and the Alienation of the Church in Latin America: An Ex-Liberationist Speaks Out
Crisis Magazine
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July 22, 2025
Clodovis Boff, the brother of the famous liberation theologian Leonardo Boff, recently wrote an open letter to the Latin American Bishops’ Conference (known as CELAM) in which he criticized what he called the same old music: “social, social,...
US lawmakers sound alarm over escalating violence in Colombia
WLRN - Florida
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A congressional hearing hosted by the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission is warning that a surge in violence against Colombian human rights defenders and social leaders threatens to unravel years of progress toward peace. Commission Chairman Rep....
Government introduces key legislation in Parliament
Now Grenada
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July 23, 2025
The Government of Grenada announces the introduction of several important pieces of legislation in the upcoming parliamentary sessions on 24 and 25 July 2025. These bills represent significant steps toward enhancing children’s rights, addressing...
The Tucumán Factor in the Orchestration of Operation Colombo: Chileans and Argentines share unanswered questions 50 years later
Pressenza
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July 26, 2025
By Maxine Lowy An honor granted by the president of a democracy to the dictator of a neighboring country offers clues for understanding the background of a military intelligence orchestration from 50 years ago, known as Operation Colombo or the...
Anti-Mining ‘Crackdown’ Shifts Ops Elsewhere in Venezuela
InSight Crime - Washington D.C.
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July 25, 2025
Despite repeated and widely publicized government operations against illegal mining in Venezuela’s Amazonas state, the criminal networks and corrupt actors behind the trade have only deepened their presence. On June 25, Venezuelan soldiers seized...
Oil up; trade optimism offsets Venezuela supply boost
Azzet
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July 25, 2025
Oil prices ticked up during Asian trade on Friday, with investors focusing on signs of progress in global trade negotiations, which boosted sentiment around oil demand and the broader economic outlook, outweighing concerns about potential...
US refiners offset Venezuela, Mexico losses with new oil sources
Al Mayadeen
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July 25, 2025
US Gulf Coast refiners ramp up Middle Eastern and South American crude imports to balance losses due to Venezuelan sanctions and declining Mexican supply. US Gulf Coast refiners are increasing their purchases of Middle Eastern and South American...
IMF raises 2025 world growth forecast to 3% on tariff front-loading
The National News
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The International Monetary Fund has revised its global growth projection for this year higher, although uncertainty remains high due to US President Donald Trump's shifting tariff agenda. The world economy is now estimated to expand by 3 per cent...
Politics With Michelle Grattan: Chris Bowen On Why It's 'A Little Frustrating' Bidding For COP 31
MENAFN
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July 24, 2025
(MENAFN- The Conversation) Energy and climate issues are front and centre for both sides of politics. The government is struggling with pushback from some regional communities against the rollout of transmission lines and wind farms. At the same...
Data protection, security training for Caribbean officials
St. Vincent Times
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July 25, 2025
Caribbean immigration, data experts trained in data collection, protection, and security Fourteen government officials from across the Caribbean successfully completed a Regional Training of Trainers (ToT) on Data Collection, Protection, and...
Brazil Backs Africa’s ICJ Genocide Lawsuit Against Israel
MENAFN
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July 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Brazil announced on Wednesday that it is approaching the final stage of formally joining South Africa’s lawsuit against Israeli military actions in Gaza at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). In an official statement, the Brazilian...
Strengthening Africa–Caribbean trade and investment
Now Grenada
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July 25, 2025
by Pamela Coke-Hamilton, Executive Director, International Trade Centre, and Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman, Afreximbank Standfirst: The share of bilateral exports between Africa and the Caribbean, despite an extensive shared history, has...
Financing Death Squads in Colombia has Convicted Chiquita Banana Executives
Newsroom Panama
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July 25, 2025
Colombian justice on Wednesday sentenced seven former executives of the multinational banana company Chiquita Brands to more than 11 years in prison and a $3.4 million fine for financing paramilitary groups during the country’s internal armed...
President Sheinbaum to Raise Mexico’s Minimum Wage in 2026
Gringo Gazette
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July 26, 2025
President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that the minimum wage will increase by 12% starting January 1, 2026. Under the new rates, workers will earn $312.25 pesos per day in most of the country and $470.46 pesos along the northern border,...
Chinese Whispers: Is Taiwan Trump's New Bargaining Chip With Beijing?
News18
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July 29, 2025
Last Updated:July 29, 2025, 18:39 IST Donald Trump prioritises America First, and Taiwan's independence is no longer a priority Trump's transactional diplomacy prioritises the sensitive US-China trade talks, raising critical questions for Taiwan's...
Flesh-eating parasite hits Mexican cattle as Aussie ban on US beef lifted
9News
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July 25, 2025
The Albanese government insisted the decision was made purely for scientific reasons after a decade-long review, and not to appease US President Donald Trump, who had complained about Australia's restrictions. At the same time, Mexican cattle has...
China’s Growing Grip on Brazil’s Key Ports
Dialogo Magazine
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July 25, 2025
In a significant move COFCO, a major Chinese state-owned agribusiness firm, started operations at its largest port terminal outside of China. The COFCO Export Terminal (TEC), located in the Port of Santos, Brazil, Latin America’s largest port,...
Brazilian president announces formation of committee to coordinate trade countermeasures
Global Times
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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva announced Monday the formation of an interministerial committee to coordinate economic and trade countermeasures to protect the country's economy. The move was taken after U.S. President Donald Trump...
Mexican president says US tax on Mexican tomatoes "unjust"
Global Times
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday criticized the new 17.09 percent tax the United States plans to levy on Mexican tomatoes as "unjust," vowing actions to strengthen the domestic market and more talks with Washington to solve the...
Through Silk and Lace and the Mist of Prejudice
New Hampshire Magazine
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July 29, 2025
Jezmina von Thiele is an advocate and placemaker in New Hampshire, enhancing the health and well-being of communities here in the Granite State. Von Thiele is a beacon of light and resilience, not only championing the arts and culture of the...