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Mexican President Blasts Trump’s Immigration Reforms
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum sharply criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed immigration reforms on Friday, specifically targeting the budget plan that allocates billions to enhance border security and expand detention...
Colombian authorities arrest man tried to assassinate Colombian Senator
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Authorities in Colombia have apprehended the suspected organizer behind last month’s attempted assassination of conservative senator and presidential candidate Miguel Uribe. Uribe was shot twice in the head while campaigning in Bogotá on...
US drops billions of flies on Mexico, Texas
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) The US government is preparing to release billions of sterilized flies over southern Texas and Mexico in an effort to stop the spread of a deadly parasite, according to the Associated Press (AP). The campaign is intended to protect...
Lavrov Arrives in Brazil for 17th BRICS Summit
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov landed in Brazil on Sunday to participate in the BRICS economic group's summit, an alliance in which Russia holds founding member status. According to an official Russian news outlet, Lavrov touched...
Russian Foreign Minister Attends BRICS Summit in Brazil
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Brazil on Sunday to take part in the 17th BRICS summit, a key gathering of the economic bloc, which Russia helped establish. According to a Russian state news agency, Lavrov landed in Rio...
Minister Ronald Lamola: Pre-Budget International Relations and Cooperation Media Briefing
South African Government
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July 5, 2025
Africa: Implementing Agenda 2063 Our foreign policy is an extension of our domestic imperatives on human rights and resolving the triple challenges of inequality, poverty and unemployment. Through attracting Foreign Direct Investment, we intend to...
Latin American Bloc denounces US increasing economic pressure on Cuba
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) The Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America-People’s Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP) issued a strong condemnation on Tuesday of the United States’ policy aimed at increasing economic pressure and blockade against Cuba. In an official...
Minister’s statement on Latin American Heritage Month
Brisith Columbia Attorney General
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July 1, 2025
CANADA, July 1 - Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement in celebration of Latin American Heritage Month: “Each July, British Columbia marks Latin American Heritage Month – a time to honour the cultures, histories and...
Minister’s statement on Latin American Heritage Month
British Columbia Government News
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July 1, 2025
CANADA, July 1 - Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement in celebration of Latin American Heritage Month: “Each July, British Columbia marks Latin American Heritage Month – a time to honour the cultures, histories and...
Latin American Satellite Technology Takes the Spotlight at Middle East Rail 2025 with Globalsat Group Participation
EIN Presswire
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July 1, 2025
Globalsat Group executives strengthened strategic partnerships and showcased success cases in critical connectivity for the railway industry. DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, July 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- With the aim of showcasing its...
Oxfam reaction to the Inter-American Human Rights Court declaring tackling climate a legal government duty
Oxfam
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July 4, 2025
In response to the Inter-American Court of Human Rights decision today setting out governments’ obligations in regard to the climate crisis, Gloria García-Parra, Oxfam's regional director for Latin America and the Caribbean said: “The...
Deputy Minister Alvin Botes: International Relations and Cooperation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 4, 2025
Honourable House Chairperson, Honourable Minister Lamola and Deputy Minister Moraka, Chair of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations, Hon. Mahumapelo, Honourable Members, Director-General Zane Dangor and Members of the South African...
Caribbean Journal announces third annual Bahamas Travel & Sustainability Awards
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 2, 2025
Nassau, The Bahamas, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Caribbean Journal, the leading publication covering Caribbean travel and tourism, has opened public voting for the third annual Bahamas Travel & Sustainability Awards, developed to spotlight...
DHS Announces ICE Arrest of Mexican Boxer, Sinaloa Cartel Affiliate with Active Criminal Arrest Warrant Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
Department of Homeland Security - Washington D.C.
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July 3, 2025
Despite Chavez being flagged as a public safety threat, the Biden administration indicated in internal records he was not an immigration enforcement priority WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Immigration and Customs...
Modified District Government Services for Independence Day
District Department of Transportation DC
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July 3, 2025
(Washington, DC) – On Friday, July 4, District Government will observe Independence Day. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. What's Open on Friday, July 4...
Fernwayer Introduces Cultural Tours in Buenos Aires, Argentina
EIN Presswire
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July 3, 2025
From photo workshops in La Boca to gourmet food tours in Palermo, Fernwayer’s curated experiences showcase the heritage and dynamic culture of Buenos Aires. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Fernwayer, the...
UN Chief Expresses Regret Over Venezuela's Move
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres voiced disappointment on Wednesday following Venezuela’s resolution to label UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk and his colleagues as "persona non grata." This designation signifies...
Venezuela Condemns U.S. Forced Family Separations
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Venezuela's government strongly condemned on Monday the forced separation of several migrant families by U.S. authorities, calling the actions a gross violation of human rights. At a press briefing, Jorge Rodriguez, the head of the...
Modified District Government Services for Independence Day
Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking DC
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July 3, 2025
(Washington, DC) – On Friday, July 4, District Government will observe Independence Day. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. What's Open on Friday, July 4...
Modified District Government Services for Independence Day
Department of Employment Services DC
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July 2, 2025
(Washington, DC) – On Friday, July 4, District Government will observe Independence Day. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. What's Open on Friday, July 4...