In a concerning development, Colombia has been newly identified as one of the countries grappling with acute food insecurity, as reported by the United Nations. The annual assessment conducted by the Global Network Against Food Crises (GNAFC), in partnership with the...
Colombia Joins List of Nations Facing Acute Food Insecurity, UN Reports
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Mexico detains brother of drug kingpin ‘el Mencho’
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Massive Protests Erupt Across Colombia Against President Petro’s Reforms.
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Ecuador’s President Seeks Approval for Security Measures in Sunday Referendum
President Daniel Noboa of Ecuador is rallying for public support in a national referendum slated for Sunday, focusing on a series of security measures amidst a surge in violence gripping the nation. The urgency of the situation was underscored by the tragic death of a...
US Sanctions Freeze PDVSA’s Plans in Colombia
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Indigenous Resistance Mounts Against Petrobras’ Amazon Oil Drilling Plans.
Brazil's ambitions to tap into the vast oil reserves off its northern coast face a formidable challenge as Indigenous groups fiercely oppose Petrobras' push to drill in the ecologically fragile Amazon region. Despite environmental concerns and Indigenous rights...
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Venezuela’s Dispute with Guyana Draws U.S. Warning and Global Spotlight
A long-standing territorial dispute between Venezuela and Guyana over the oil-rich Essequibo region has exploded into a high-stakes international flashpoint, drawing in major world powers and heightening regional tensions. In recent weeks, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio...
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The CIA is quietly reviewing its legal authority to use lethal force against Mexican drug cartels, as the Trump administration signals it wants the intelligence agency to take a bigger role in fighting organized crime. While President Trump hasn’t directly ordered...
Kibrahacha
"Kibrahacha" refers to a distinctive and colorful tree known scientifically as Tabebuia heterophylla. This tree is indigenous to the island of Aruba in the Caribbean. It is celebrated for its vibrant yellow blossoms and is often considered the national tree of Aruba....
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