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Latin American studios can attract talent by ensuring people 'don't feel like a number on the payroll'
Game Developer
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July 31, 2025
There was a question I heard asked on loop during Gamesom Latam 2025: how can studios across the region attract and retain talent when they can't always compete with the salaries offered by their competitors across the continent and in North...
Mount Pleasant acquires Belgian club R.A.E.C Mons in bold move to elevate Caribbean football
Irie FM
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August 1, 2025
Former Jamaica Premier League champions Mount Pleasant Football Academy (MPFA) have taken a major step onto the European football stage, announcing on Friday their acquisition of a majority stake in Belgian third-tier club R.A.E.C Mons. The deal,...
Moscow hosts preparatory meeting for conference honouring Latin America’s role in WWII victory
Joy FM
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July 31, 2025
A high-level working meeting was held this week at the Moscow House of Nationalities to lay the groundwork for an upcoming international conference commemorating the contribution of Latin American peoples to the victory over Nazism during the...
SAAM Towage receives Ecological Blue Flag award once more, extending its sustainable impact in Central America
Hellenic Shipping News
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July 31, 2025
SAAM Towage, America’s leading towing services company, was recognized for the fifth consecutive year with the prestigious Ecological Blue Flag award (PBAE) in the “Climate Change” category. This year, the award also includes the company’s...
PAHO/WHO partners with Belize in the New “Towards a Smoke-Free and Emission-Free Latin America” Initiative
Pan American Health Organization
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July 31, 2025
Belize City, Belize, July 31, 2025 (PAHO) – Belize has been selected as one of four countries to participate in a landmark regional effort: “Towards a Smoke-Free and Emission-Free Latin America” Initiative, spearheaded by the Pan American Health...
Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships See Their 100 Millionth Guest
Cruise Fever
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August 1, 2025
Royal Caribbean, the world’s largest cruise line with 29 cruise ships in service, recently celebrated their 100 millionth guest. Royal Caribbean began as Royal Caribbean Cruise Line in 1968 and their first ship, Song of Norway, entered service...
Five Salvadorans Selected for Japan’s JDS Program — The Only One in Latin America.
El Salvador in English
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July 31, 2025
For the fifth year in a row, Salvadoran professionals will travel to Japan to pursue master’s degrees in key development areas through the Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) Program, a cooperation effort between El Salvador and Japan....
Love the Caribbean Photo Contest 2025 Launches with More Than $1,000 in Cash Prizes
721 News
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August 1, 2025
Caribbean Region — The Seas & Scenes: Love the Caribbean Photo Contest 2025 is now open for entries, inviting photographers of all skill levels to showcase the Caribbean’s vibrant culture, natural wonders, and seafaring spirit. In addition to...
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...
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...
Latin America offers opportunities in manufacturing, innovation, green economy and agri-trade: Alvin Tan
The Business Times Singapore
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July 31, 2025
[SINGAPORE] Latin America presents exciting opportunities in four areas – manufacturing, innovation, green economy and agri-trade – for Singapore businesses, said Minister of State for Trade and Industry Alvin Tan on Thursday (Jul 31). Amid global...
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...
Toronto is getting a free music festival with independent artists and an indie market
Toronto.com
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Summer concerts in Toronto are always a hit. Dancing outdoors with a community of music enthusiasts is an irreplaceable feeling. And on Aug. 9 and 10, there will be two full days of live music at this waterfront park in the city — all with free...
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...
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....
More than a home: Preserving Native American culture through foster care
The Fountain Hills Times - Arizona
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By Elisia Manuel | Three Precious Miracles In Arizona, 12% of children in foster care are of Native American descent — but heartbreakingly, only about 3% of foster homes reflect their culture. This stark gap matters deeply because it shows how...
Royal Caribbean cancels visits to this Caribbean port amid violence
AOL
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Royal Caribbean has suspended visits to Labadee, its private destination in Haiti, until October amid continued violence in the country. The cruise line made the temporary change in “an abundance of caution,” according to parent company Royal...
Virginia Key Beach marks 80 years as a Black cultural haven
WLRN - Florida
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Patrick Range II still remembers the stories his grandmother, the late M. Athalie Range, used to tell him about Historic Virginia Key Beach Park— the baptisms, easter sunrise services, the smell of sizzling corn dogs from the concession stand, and...
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...
Community Arts Calendar: August welcomes Indiana State Fair, Chreece, BUTTER and more
Indianapolis Recorder
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August 1, 2025
It’s August, which means there are only a few more weeks before the leaves start to turn. For now, however, Indianapolis is still hot for the summer — from the Indiana State Fair to IndyFringe Festival, Chreece Fest, BUTTER: A Fine Art Fair and...