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Asif Mahmud inaugurates 'July Art Work' graffiti
Bangladesh Sangsbad Sangstha
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Asif Mahmud inaugurates 'July Art Work' graffiti LGRD and Cooperatives Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain today formally inaugurated the 'July Art Work' graffiti painted on the Agargaon to Karwan Bazar metro rail pillars today. Photo : PID DHAKA,...
A brand-new two-day celebration of Caribbean culture is coming to Toronto’s waterfront
Toronto.com
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As one of North America’s “largest” cultural celebrations gets ready to kick off in Toronto, a waterfront spot is throwing a bash to bring the “energy and rhythm of the Caribbean” to the city this weekend. Running during Toronto Caribbean...
Mexico Launches Plan for its Own AI Language to Become Latin America’s Tech Hub
Puerto Vallarta Daily News
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July 31, 2025
The Mexican government has announced an ambitious initiative to develop a homegrown artificial intelligence (AI) language as part of a drive to position Mexico as a regional tech leader. Marcelo Ebrard, Mexico’s Secretary of Economy, unveiled the...
Cartels Exploit Mexico Mercury Trade to Fuel Illegal Gold Mining Across Latin America
Skillings Mining Review - Florida
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July 31, 2025
Criminal cartels are driving a toxic surge in the Mexico mercury trade, exploiting weak oversight to supply Latin America’s illegal gold mines. Bymoshine July 31, 2025July 31, 2025 Reading Time: 3 minutes Key Takeaways Mexico remains a top global...
I spent an art-filled weekend in Barcelona — and never felt so inspired
AOL
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How to Spend an Art-Filled Weekend in Barcelona Eloi_Omella - Getty ImagesBeneath the 16th-century vault of Barcelona’s Convent dels Àngels, I find a video monitor in place of the altar. Part of a new installation by multimedia artist Wu Tsang, it...
‘IIC will stay a cultural hub’
The Statesman (India)
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August 2, 2025
Founded in 1962, the India International Centre (IIC) in New Delhi has been a cornerstone of intellectual and cultural exchange, inspired by Dr. S. Radhakrishnan. Director KN Shrivastava discusses IIC’s role in shaping Delhi’s intellectual scene,...
Deadline: August 3! Vote for Machu Picchu as South America's top tourist attraction
Andina
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July 31, 2025
Our world wonder and national tourism symbol has the opportunity to be crowned once again —for the eighth consecutive year— with this international award that helps to reinforce its formidable charm, which attracts travelers from around the globe....
Cuba contributes to restoring marine reefs in the Caribbean
¡ahora!
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Cuba is working with the Dominican Republic Marine Studies Foundation and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to implement the CoralCarib project, a regional initiative aimed at restoring and preserving coral reefs in the Caribbean. This project spans...
Caribbean LGBTQ+ activists celebrate as court strikes down colonial-era laws
The Guardian
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August 1, 2025
Activists have hailed a historic judgment striking down colonial-era laws that criminalised gay sex in St Lucia as a step forward for LGBTQ+ rights in the Caribbean country. This week the Eastern Caribbean supreme court found that the island’s...
Lord of Mysteries episode 8: Exact release date and time, where to watch, and more
Sportskeeda
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August 3, 2025
Lord of Mysteries episode 8 is scheduled to be released on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 10 am Chinese Standard Time, as per the anime's official platforms. The episode will be available on Tencent Video or WeTV, Crunchyroll, and other digital...
Is Honduras Moving Right?
WPRO - Rhode Island
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August 3, 2025
Nearly two years after Argentina elected Javier Milei as the first libertarian president in the world and six months after Ecuador re-elected its “law and order” President Daniel Noboa, the spotlight in the Western Hemisphere is now on Honduras...
Hum: Barrio woos ByWard Market-goers with casual Latin American fare, festive patio vibe
Calgary Sun
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Breadcrumb Trail Links Life Food Chorizo sandwiches and crispy empanadas signal a return to the Market for one of Ottawa’s best-known Peruvian chefs. Published Jul 31, 2025 • Last updated 1 hour ago • 5 minute read Lizardo Becerra, chef-owner of...
Durum market holding steady on prices
The Prairie Star - Nevada
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Although durum prices have come down slightly from their early summer peaks, they’ve been holding steady of late as harvest looms. Looking at current prices, a lot of bids in the main durum areas are in the $6.50 to $6.60 range, which is down from...
Royal Caribbean removes Labadee from 23 more cruise itineraries amid ongoing safety concerns
Hindustan Times
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August 1, 2025
Passengers booked on Royal Caribbean’s upcoming Caribbean cruises were left disappointed after receiving emails stating that the cruise line will be dropping Labadee, Haiti, from the itineraries of 23 additional sailings. The port cancellation is...
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More American citizens are trying to migrate to these Caribbean islands this year. Here’s how to join them
The Independent (U.S.)
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August 2, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Seven Monstrous Brothers: Exploring The Heart Of Guaraní Mythology
The Asunción Times
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August 3, 2025
From whispering forest spirits to fertility tricksters and siesta‑time child snatchers. Guaraní mythology is one of South America’s richest oral traditions. Though reshaped across centuries, and often filtered through European imperial...
'The Last Irish Missionaries': RTE honours heroic work of Irish Missionaries abroad
Waterford News & Star
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August 3, 2025
Broadcasters Dearbhail McDonald and Bryan Dobson co-hosted two programmes entitled, 'The Last Irish Missionaries', which were televised on RTÉ in the last two weeks. The programmes charted the remarkable work of the Irish Missionary Movement in...
China-Latin America relationship is no "core" and "periphery", but a model for win-win cooperation
Beijing Review
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In recent years, the relationship between China and Latin American countries has been strengthening rapidly, with deepening cooperation in economic, political, and cultural fields. A recent article by Barbara Stallings, a professor from Watson...
Deepening Singapore-Latin America ties a matter of urgency amid global trade uncertainty: Alvin Tan
The Straits Times
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July 31, 2025
SINGAPORE – Singapore is strengthening ties with Latin America, with such efforts taking on greater importance and urgency amid the global trade uncertainty, said Minister of State for Trade and Industry Alvin Tan. Speaking at the Singapore...
Shadows of freedom: Caribbean grapples with the unfinished business of Emancipation
St. Vincent Times
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August 1, 2025
Despite Formal Independence, Economic and Cultural Chains Still Bind Many Caribbean Nations August 1st marks Emancipation Day across many Caribbean nations, a day to commemorate the abolition of slavery in the British Empire in 1834. Celebrations...