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EPM Exploring Green Hydrogen Production in Colombia’s Urabá Region
Finance Colombia
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August 26, 2025
With the participation of the academic, governmental, business, and community sectors, EPM installed the Urabá Green Hydrogen Technical Roundtable, a space for dialogue and joint work to explore the challenges and possibilities of this clean...
Non-Mining Goods Exports from Colombia’s Caldas Department Surge 47.3% in First Half of 2025
Finance Colombia
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August 26, 2025
Caldas represents 5.4% of Colombia’s non-mining and energy goods exports to the world, placing it seventh in the list of exporting regions. Between January and June of this year, according to an analysis by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and...
Latin American energy experts visit Russia to study sector, boost cooperation
Daily News Egypt
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August 26, 2025
Energy sector experts from Latin American and Caribbean countries are in Russia to study the country’s energy sector and develop a plan for cooperation between the regions, according to TV BRICS report. The delegation, participating in the...
Carnival Cruise Line Takes Bold Approach Bringing Back Risky Location 15 Years Later
The Travel
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August 26, 2025
Carnival Cruise Line continues to make bold adjustments to its schedule. The cruise line was recently applauded for taking action and putting a popular destination on a time-out. Carnival replaced its service to Bermuda in August due to concerns...
At least 34 Colombian soldiers kidnapped after clashes with FARC dissidents
Yahoo News
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At least 34 government soldiers have been kidnapped by armed civilians in a jungle in southeastern Colombia after clashes that killed 11 fighters, including a commander of a dissident faction of the former FARC rebel group, Defence Minister Pedro...
Ethiopia, Colombia Working to Elevate Ties to Robust Business Partnership
Ethiopian News Agency
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Addis Ababa, August 26, 2025 (ENA) -- Ethiopia and Colombia have committed themselves to transforming the long-standing diplomatic relationship to a more robust business partnership, with both countries identifying the opportunities for investment...
Global image of Turkish defense industry
Sabah
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August 26, 2025
Deepening in the defense industry, ensuring sustainability, minimizing foreign dependency and achieving product and technology ownership are among the key objectives preparing the Turkish defense industry for the 2030s. As an actor that carried...
I Went to Bogota’s Latest EV Exposition. Now I’m Certain We’re Over the Tipping Point.
CleanTechnica
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August 25, 2025
Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Last weekend, the future was on display in Bogota. From August 21st to 24th, a small EV exposition was hosted in Bogotá’s Carrera Mall, called Expoferia of EVs and HEVs...
US Ag Secretary Warns Flesh-Eating Pest Could Devastate US Cattle Industry
KIWA Radio - Iowa
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August 26, 2025
Des Moines, Iowa (RI) — The first human case of a dangerous, flesh-eating parasite has been confirmed in the United States, in someone who recently traveled to El Salvador, and U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins warns the “New World...
ABO Energy closes US$279.8 million loan to fund renewable projects
PV Tech
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August 26, 2025
Dubbing the syndicated loan “an important step for the company,” Alexander Reinicke, managing director of ABO Energy said: “We are delighted to have secured the necessary funds to continue our successful course and develop and construct more wind,...
Arbitrating energy disputes in Latin America
Global Arbitration Review
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August 26, 2025
Few sectors reflect Latin America’s current challenges and ambitions as clearly as energy. Across the region, states and stakeholders are working to attract investment, and expand capacity and access, leveraging capital and social resources, all...
Arbitrating construction disputes in Latin America
Global Arbitration Review
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August 26, 2025
Introduction The manifold nature of Latin America presents unique challenges and opportunities in the realm of construction arbitration. The region encompasses a multitude of ecosystems, cultures, languages and economic conditions, making any...
Wind, solar fuel one-third of Brazil's electricity
Mankato Free Press - Minnesota
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BOGOTA, Colombia — Wind and solar power generated more than a third of Brazil’s electricity in August, the first month on record the two renewable sources have crossed that threshold, according to government data made public on Thursday and...
Weddings are changing – and it’s shaking up the flower industry
RiotACT
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August 26, 2025
Claire Smith with dahlias. Photo: Rosewood Flowers. Mawson’s newest florist says there’s been a “really big shift” in the way modern couples are approaching weddings – and it’s a boon for local growers. Rosewood Flowers opened for the first time...
Daewoong’s Botulinum Toxin Secures 34.1 Bil. Won Export Contract with Colombia
Business Korea
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August 26, 2025
Daewoong Pharmaceutical announced on Aug. 26 that it has signed a 34.1 billion won export contract for its botulinum toxin Nabota with Colombian pharmaceutical company Valentech Pharma. Colombia represents the third-largest beauty and plastic...
BBQ Group Accelerates South American Expansion with Colombia Franchise Agreement
Korea IT Times
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August 26, 2025
BBQ Group is accelerating its expansion into South America, strengthening its position as a global K-food brand beyond North and Central America. On August 24, Genesis BBQ Group announced that it has signed a Master Franchise (MF) agreement with...
Daewoong Pharmaceutical Expands Latin American Presence with Major Nabota Deal in Colombia
Korea IT Times
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August 26, 2025
Daewoong Pharmaceutical announced on August 26 that it has signed an export agreement worth 34.1 billion KRW (approximately $25.5 million USD) with Colombian pharmaceutical company Valentech Pharma for its botulinum toxin product, Nabota. This...
US Coffee Prices Soar 21% in August Amid Tariff Impact
Mezha
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September 13, 2025
In August, the United States saw a notable rise in coffee prices in retail: the annual increase of almost 21% was the strongest since October 1997, according to the updated Consumer Price Index. On a monthly basis, prices jumped 4%, the highest in...
Daewoong signs $24.5 mil. Nabota export deal with Colombia’s Valentech Pharma
Korea Biomedical Review
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August 26, 2025
Daewoong Pharmaceutical announced Tuesday that it has signed a 34.1 billion won ($24.5 million) export agreement with Colombian drugmaker Valentech Pharma for its botulinum toxin, Nabota, thereby strengthening the product’s foothold in Latin...
‘A Poet’ by Colombia’s Simon Mesa Wins Best Feature, Director at 21st Sanfic
Variety
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August 25, 2025
Colombia’s Simón Mesa continues to collect more post-Cannes laurels, winning best feature at the 21st Santiago Int’l Film Festival (Sanfic) in Chile, which held its closing ceremony on Aug. 23. Mesa also snagged the best director award ex aequo...