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Argentina’s Ex-President Fernandez Faces Six-Year Prison Sentence
MENAFN
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June 11, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Argentina’s Supreme Court confirmed the six-year prison sentence handed to former President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner for irregularities linked to public works contracts during her tenure. The nation’s highest judicial...
Nayarit, Mexico Offers Travelers Summer Experiences
EIN Presswire
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June 13, 2025
With summer fast approaching on the horizon, Mexico's state of Nayarit is inviting travelers to embark on a journey NAYARIT, NAYARIT, MEXICO, June 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- With summer fast approaching on the horizon, Mexico's state of...
ORLADEYO® (berotralstat) Approved in Colombia
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 13, 2025
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: BCRX) today announced that the National Institute of Drug and Food Surveillance (INVIMA) in Colombia has granted approval for oral, once-daily...
The North West Company Inc. Announces Election of Directors
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 13, 2025
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX Symbol: NWC): The North West Company Inc. (the “Company” or “North West”) today announced that shareholders voted in favour of all items of business put forth by the Company at its annual...
Days Before Bonn, Women Political Leaders & Experts Call for Global Solutions To Counter Government Inaction on Climate
EIN Presswire
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June 13, 2025
Global experts demanded an end to fossil fuel extraction and highlighted solutions and strategies to address the climate crisis and democratic backsliding CA, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On June 11th, women climate leaders...
Co-Founder of Los Cuinis Drug Cartel Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison; High-Ranking Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) Operative Pleads Guilty
The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico
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June 20, 2025
Today, a Mexican national and the co-founder of the armed, violent, and prolific Los Cuinis drug cartel was sentenced to 30 years in prison for his role in a major drug trafficking conspiracy. According to court documents, Jose Gonzalez-Valencia,...
Agriculture on exploration of regionalisation of chicken imports from Brazil
South African Government
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June 12, 2025
At the directive of the Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen, the Department of Agriculture is assessing whether the regionalisation of imports of chicken from Brazil can be put in place to ensure local demand for the product is met. On 15 May...
Serbia committed to strengthening bilateral relations with Caribbean states
The Government of the Republic of Serbia
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June 12, 2025
Minister of Foreign Affairs Marko Đurić met today with Speaker of the National Assembly of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis Lanien Blanchette, Speaker of the House of Assembly of Saint Lucia Claudius Francis and Minister of Home Affairs of...
Further strengthening cooperation with Caribbean states
The Government of the Republic of Serbia
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June 12, 2025
Prime Minister Professor Đuro Macut, MD, DSc, met today with a delegation from the Caribbean states of Saint Lucia and Saint Kitts and Nevis, led by their parliament speakers Claudius Francis and Lanien Blanchette, respectively.
Prime Minister Carney speaks with President of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
Prime Minister of Canada
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June 11, 2025
CANADA, November 6 - Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Prime Minister Carney and President Lula discussed opportunities to deepen trade between Canada and Brazil. The leaders...
DP World Deepens Latin America Ties by Joining Regional Port Leadership Body
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 2, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DP World, a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, has joined the Inter-American Committee on Ports (CIP) of the Organization of American States (OAS) as an associate member,...
Ministerial Water Summit of Latin America and the Caribbean
UN Environmental Program
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May 23, 2025
In September 2024, during the Special Session of the Forum of Ministers of Environment of Latin America and the Caribbean in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, it was agreed to prioritize six key areas of work. One of these is the transversal strengthening...
CTO Celebrates Excellence at Annual Caribbean Media Awards
EIN Presswire
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June 11, 2025
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) honored outstanding journalists and media professionals at its annual Caribbean Media Awards, held during Caribbean Week in New York (CWNY...
UN recognizes World Restoration Flagships in East Africa, Mexico, and Spain
UN Environmental Program
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June 11, 2025
Nice, France, 11 June 2025 – The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) have named the first World Restoration Flagships for this year, tackling pollution, unsustainable exploitation, and invasive...
UN recognizes World Restoration Flagships in East Africa, Mexico, and Spain
UN Environmental Program
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June 11, 2025
Nice, France, 11 June 2025 – The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) have named the first World Restoration Flagships for this year, tackling pollution, unsustainable exploitation, and invasive...
Montgomery County Celebrates Caribbean American Heritage Month with Official Proclamation and Community Breakfast, Hosted by Councilmember At-Large Laurie-Anne Sayles
Montgomery County Maryland
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June 11, 2025
MARYLAND, October 6 - For Immediate Release: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 From the Office of Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles ROCKVILLE, Md., June 10, 2025—This morning, Montgomery County Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles hosted community leaders,...
CTO Chairman: 'An Exciting Time' as Caribbean Week 2025 Wraps with Strong Momentum
EIN Presswire
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June 10, 2025
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Caribbean Week in New York (CWNY 2025) concluded on Thursday with high praise from Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Chairman Ian Gooding-Edghill, who declared the 2025 edition a...
Major Mexican Narcotrafficker Sentenced to Nearly 20 Years in Prison
The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico
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June 9, 2025
A Mexican national who operated as a high-level cocaine trafficker was sentenced today to 232 months in prison for directing an international drug trafficking conspiracy. According to court documents, Jorge Humberto Perez Cazares, also known as...
Steelworkers and Mexican miners to demonstrate outside Orla Mining’s Vancouver offices over human and labour rights abuses in Mexico
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 9, 2025
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mine workers from Mexico, joined by United Steelworkers (USW) union members, will demonstrate Tuesday outside the Vancouver offices of Orla Mining to protest violence and intimidation...
Global Times: China and LAC countries deepen ties through development, security, cultural initiatives, forging a path of mutual benefit, deeper understanding
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 20, 2025
Beijing, China, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On May 13, 2025, at the opening ceremony of the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC Forum, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a keynote speech. "China will work with LAC countries to...