Research identifies immune response that controls Oropouche infection and prevents neurological damage

Research conducted on mice has identified that the rapid response of a specific type of defense cell is essential for controlling Oropouche virus infections and preventing serious neurological damage. Without treatment, “Oropouche fever” causes...

How tech companies directly infiltrated Latin American regulators

“What should we, as members of Congress, be doing about artificial intelligence?” asks Diego Caicedo, a young Colombian congressman, in a video posted to his Instagram profile. Standing beside him is Pablo Nieto, another Colombian, who answers:...

Cheap flights, blissful sunshine... and no crowds! I've spent 21 years as a travel writer and these are the 18 places you must visit for some October sun: ROB CROSSAN

It’s been a travel industry phrase for decades, but now most holidaymakers are aware of the ‘shoulder season’. The expression refers to the months on either side of the peak summer travel season, when holiday hotspots are quieter than usual....

The Rise in Popularity of Crypto in Brazil

Brazil, Latin America’s largest economy, has quickly become one of the world’s leading crypto markets. In Chainalysis’s 2025 Global Adoption Index, Brazil ranked 5th globally (up from 10th in 2024), reflecting a surge in grassroots crypto usage....

Accelerating Value in Insurance with AI: From Experimentation to Realized Enterprise Value

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Commodities fund’s CEO arrested over alleged “Ponzi scheme”

The founder of Next Level, a commodities trading fund that claimed to finance Colombian metals exports, has been arrested by US authorities and charged with allegedly stealing over US$50mn from 330 investors. Paul Regan, who was CEO of Next Level...

The Panama Copper Mine is set to be Audited by a French Company

Panama’s Ministry of Environment reported this Friday that it has begun a “comprehensive audit” of the large open-pit mine, operated by First Quantum Minerals (FQM), which has been closed since November 2023 by court order following a historic...

Amazon signals regional ambition in Latin America with stake in Rappi

Subscribe to our free newsletter today to keep up to date with the latest transportation and logistics news. Amazon gained exposure to Rappi through a convertible note reported at about 25 million dollars that can become as much as 12 percent of...

Weekly Cybersecurity News Recap : Palo Alto Networks, Zscaler, Jaguar Land Rover, and Cyber Attacks

Welcome to your weekly cybersecurity briefing. In a digital landscape where the only constant is change, this past week has been a stark reminder that vigilance is not just a best practice, but a necessity for survival. From corporate giants...

Trump’s Phony “Cartel” Plot to Invade Venezuela

Truth Under Siege: MintPress News Needs You This is an urgent call to action. After 14 years, one of our main funding lines has been cut and MintPress News could be forced to shut down without your support. Help us keep independent, antiwar...

Redefining Nearshore: Transforming the Hemisphere’s Supply Chain

The past few years have revealed the fragility of long-distance supply chains. Pandemic lockdowns, geopolitical tensions, and trade conflicts have spurred a “massive shift” in global logistics. Companies and governments are now rethinking reliance...

Miami’s Coyo Taco heads to London

The launch marks Kuvi’s first franchise partnership and will act as a springboard for further nationwide growth. Group CEO Shereen Ritchie said the business is already in advanced negotiations on a central London location. Founded in 2015 in...

How to Promote African Coffee Drinking Culture

As Thomas Jefferson stated in 1824, "Coffee is the beverage of the civilized world." With climate change, inflation, a volatile global market, President Trump's declared trade war, and new tariffs, coffee seems poised to become a drink for the...

World Poker Federation Ladies Weekend Runs October 24-26

The World Poker Federation (WPF) is celebrating women in poker on and off the felt through the inaugural WPF Ladies Weekend. Taking place simultaneously in 15 cities across the world, the WPF Ladies Weekend will bring women in poker together...

Lawsuit Alleges That Research Firm's Reports Have Defamed Companies in Order to Profit on Stock Drops

A Colombia-based construction company—represented by a team from Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan—on Tuesday filed a defamation lawsuit against Culper Research, alleging the firm falsely claimed the glass manufacturer had cartel ties in order to...

Across eight Amazon countries, forests on Indigenous lands reduce spread of 27 diseases - Peer-reviewed study

Baku, September 12, AZERTAC The first study of its kind, led by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), gathered data from 1,733 municipalities representing more than 74% of the Amazon to find that forests on Indigenous lands...

Alexander: As the World Cup nears, USMNT is uninspiring

The world according to Jim: • Whee! The U.S. men’s national team won a soccer friendly the other night, beating Japan 2-0, and all is well. World Cup, here they come! And if your first response is to yawn, who can blame you? … • It’s a weird...

Ecuador’s Posorja Port Becomes Europe’s Cocaine Doorway Despite Scanners

A $1.2 billion terminal was meant to shield Ecuador’s coast from traffickers. Instead, cocaine seizures have tripled, homicides have soared, and European ports now flag Posorja as a prime origin, exposing how gangs and corruption outpaced...

Kama Welcomes Executive Chef Esteban Nuñez Ahead of West Loop Debut

Chicago’s culinary landscape is about to get a major upgrade. As the highly anticipated Kama West Loop prepares for its September 25 opening, the modern Indian restaurant has announced a culinary dream team that’s already generating buzz...

China’s Springboard in Latin America Forces Washington to Rethink Development Finance

Across the Andes and Pacific, China is laying ports, railways, and shipping routes that bind Latin America to its orbit. From Peru’s new deep-water hub to Bolivia’s lithium brines, Beijing is turning infrastructure into influence while Washington...