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Colombia’s fashion battle: Garment makers prevail over yarn industry in bid to survive Shein and Temu
An old conflict has flared between yarn producers and clothing manufacturers in Colombia. The government of Gustavo Petro will eliminate a 10% tariff on raw materials to benefit those who turn them into apparel. “If Colombian garment manufacturers...
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Pragmatic Play launches $15 million live casino studio in Colombia to boost regional growth
iGaming content supplier Pragmatic Play has expanded the reach and diversity of its product offering in Latin America through the launch of a new state-of-the-art live casino studio in Colombia. Delivered and operated by ARRISE, a service provider...
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Mercury Vapour 150 Times Above Safe Limit in Mining Towns
Pure Earth and EPA study reveals extreme health risks in small-scale mining communities Airborne mercury levels in some small-scale mining communities across Ghana have risen to alarming levels, more than 150 times higher than global safety...
Owner: Roger Agambire Agana
Innovation, energy and human capital will define Guyana’s global competitiveness
—President Ali tells world leaders in Saudi Arabia GUYANA is rapidly emerging as one of the most dynamic developing economies, leveraging its newfound oil wealth to drive sweeping transformation across energy, technology and human-capital...
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'Please take me back to jail': Gangster who fled India on 'dunki' route begs to return; tortured and starved in Colombia
A gangster, Sunil Sardhania, who fled to the US on parole last year, has returned to India after a harrowing experience on the illegal 'dunki' route GURGAON: A gangster who jumped parole last year to escape to the US returned to India earlier this...
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Civil Society Leads the Way to Human Rights-Based Corporate Regulation in Colombia
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In 2025, Colombia is at a pivotal moment in its efforts to regulate corporate conduct through a human rights lens. Civil society organizations have emerged at the forefront, challenging the longstanding gap between businesses' protective legal...
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Readers sound off on working with gas, New York energy policy and boat strikes
Don’t let just anyone install gas appliances Manhattan: For more than 60 years, New York City has required licensed master plumbers to perform plumbing work, including installation of gas stoves. Improper plumbing work can cause fires, explosions...
Owner: Randall D. Smith & Heath Freeman
Colombia Eyes Tariff Cuts on Yarn and Fiber to Boost Domestic Apparel Industry
Colombia moves to protect its apparel industry. The Colombian government has proposed eliminating tariffs on yarns, fabrics and leathers for two years in order to lower production costs and strengthen the competitiveness of the country’s textile...
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Colombia Breaks Records in Egg Production and Consumption: What’s Behind the Boom?
Credit: Victor Cohen / Colombia One Poultry farming (and egg production) continues to be one of Colombia’s most dynamic and resilient agricultural sectors, playing a vital role in the country’s food system and nutrition. Eggs — a beloved product...
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The Best Signature Coffees of Colombia 2025
Colombia has a wide variety of signature coffees, with Sierra Nevada Organic and Nariño Supremo among the most outstanding. Credit: Josep Freixes / Colombia One Colombia, world-renowned for the quality of its coffee, continues to strengthen its...
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Mercury vapour in mining towns 150 times above safe limit – expert warns of looming health crisis
By Christabel Danso ABEAM Airborne mercury levels in some small-scale mining communities across Ghana have risen to alarming levels – more than 150 times higher than global safety limits, according to a new national study by Pure Earth and the...
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The US Targets Colombians by Sanctioning Gustavo Petro
“I do not have a dollar in the United States. There is no account to freeze for me.” - Colombian President Gustavo Petro, solidarity rally in Bogota, 10/24/2025. As part of his escalating aggression toward Venezuela, Colombia, Cuba, and Brazil,...
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Ticketing Information: CommBank Socceroos v Venezuela and Colombia
Tickets for Australian fans looking to attend the CommBank Socceroos' friendly matches in the United States during the November window are available via the following websites below. Tony Popovic's side will take on Venezuela at Shell Energy...
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Two Colombian Restaurants Among the Winners at the World Culinary Awards 2025
Two Colombian restaurants got prizes by the World Culinary Awards, one of the most prestigious culinary prizes in the world. Credit: Erseyes, CC-BY-NC-SA-2.0 / Fickr- Two Colombian restaurants got recognition at the World Culinary Awards 2025, one...
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Colombia’s Elections: The Historic Pact and the Lesson of Its Own Strength
High turnout for the ruling party’s Historic Pact in Colombia consolidates a left wing that will nevertheless need more support in Congress. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One. The internal consultation held yesterday by the Historic Pact...
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Banana market stable with only minor dip from Colombia
UK Wholesale banana prices - Week 43: The latest banana market data show no major price changes across key origins this week. Average prices remained stable at £0.93 per kilogram, with most supplying countries maintaining last week's levels....
Owner: Pieter Boekhout
Venezuela Suspends Energy Ties with Trinidad and Tobago Amid Escalating U.S. Military Tensions in the Caribbean
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago – October 28, 2025 – In a dramatic escalation of regional tensions, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced on Monday the immediate suspension of all energy cooperation agreements with neighboring Trinidad...
Jose Maria Acevedo, Founder of Colombia’s Iconic Appliance Brand Haceb, Dies at 106
After more than 80 years in business, Jose Maria Acevedo, founder of Colombia’s iconic appliance brand Haceb, died at the age of 106. Credit: @ficogutierrez / X.com Courtesy. The Colombian industry has lost one of its most emblematic figures: Jose...
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MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:MELI) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:MELI) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript October 30, 2025 Richard Cathcart: Hello, everyone, and welcome to the MercadoLibre Earnings Conference Call for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. Thank you for joining us. I’m...
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Halloween candy prices rise significantly, leaving consumers looking for alternatives
ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich. (WXYZ) — The price of Halloween candy is increasing this year, with some customers feeling the impact at checkout and others finding creative ways to save money. Watch Jolie Sherman's video report: Halloween candy prices...
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