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Dengue fever: with a record 12.4m cases in 2024 so far, what is driving the world’s largest outbreak?

Cases of ‘bonebreak fever’ are on the rise, mostly in Latin America, Africa and south-east Asia. But incidences in Europe and the US are also being recorded – with an estimated 4 billion people at risk worldwide

The Guardian - UK

Fernando Valenzuela’s Immediate MLB Success Gave Way to a Lasting Legacy

The Dodgers legend who died Tuesday became an instant phenomenon during his legendary 1981 campaign, creating lifelong baseball fans in Los Angeles, Latin America and beyond.

Sports Illustrated

Peru’s ex-president Toledo gets more than 20 years in prison in case linked to corruption scandal

Peru’s former President Alejandro Toledo has been sentenced to 20 years and six months in prison in a case involving Brazilian construction giant Odebrecht, which became synonymous with corruption across Latin America, where it paid millions of dollars in bribes to government officials and others

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China's Auto Industry Has The World On Notice. Here, It's Already Winning

As Europe reckons with intensifying EV competition, China Inc. is making much bigger moves elsewhere—especially South America and Asia.

InsideEVs

Cubans Protest Widespread Blackouts Amid Hurricane Oscar

Cuba grapples with widespread blackouts post-Hurricane Oscar, impacting residents and essential services. Updates on Latin America and the Caribbean.

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Defection, Disgust and Growing Latino Support for Donald Trump

Journalist Paola Ramos argues the draw of far-right ideas comes from deep within a collective Latino psyche, rooted in experiences she shares.

Capital & Main

AP Week in Pictures: Latin America and Caribbean

Oct. 11-17, 2024

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The lasting scars of war: How conflict shapes children’s lives long after the fighting ends

The world is witnessing some of the highest levels of conflict in decades, with more than 110 armed conflicts occurring across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Latin America and Europe.

The Conversation

AP Week in Pictures: Latin America and Caribbean

Oct. 4-10, 2024

The Independent UK

London's Frieze Art Fair Goes Potty For Ceramics

London's Frieze art fair, which opened Thursday, for the first time devotes a special section to ceramics, largely featuring Latin American artists.

International Business Times

Columbus who? Decolonizing the calendar in Latin America

This is the season of patriotism in Latin America as many countries commemorate their independence from colonial powers. From July to September, public plazas in countries from Mexico to Honduras and Chile fill with crowds dressed and painted in national colors, parades feature participants costumed as independence heroes, fireworks fill…

The Conversation

Pacific Island Nations Swamped By Global Drug Trade

A surge of drugs is engulfing the paradisal South Pacific, as cartels and triads use far-flung island nations to channel narcotics across the globe, top police and UN officials have told AFP. Pacific islands such as Fiji and Tonga sit at the crossroads of largely unpatrolled ocean-trafficking routes used to…

International Business Times

3 Latin American Stocks to Buy in 2024

The Latin American market is currently attractive due to its growth potential, diverse economies, and abundant resources. Therefore, it could be wise to consider buying top Latin American stocks: Petrobras (PBR), América Móvil (AMX), and Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASR) in 2024. Read more.

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Brazilians Choose Mayors, Councillors In Bellwether Election

Brazilians go to the polls Sunday to elect mayors and councillors in more than 5,500 cities after a vitriolic, sometimes violent, campaign two years after presidential elections that polarized Latin America's biggest country.

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AP Week in Pictures: Latin America and Caribbean

Sept. 27 - Oct. 3, 2024

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DEA ignored waterboarding, torture by Latin American police partners, says watchdog

The US Drug Enforcement Administration allegedly failed to properly report flagrant human rights violations which also included pistol-whipping, and Tasing suspects until they blacked out or vomited

International Business Times UK

Remote Workers Beware: US Entrepreneur Warns $5/Hour Workers In The Philippines And Latin America Can 'Replace You And Do A Better Job'

A US entrepreneur warns that American employees who aren't adding significant value could be at risk as more companies adopt outsourcing.

International Business Times UK

The Rise Of Online Casinos In Latin America: A Growing Digital Trend

Countries across Latin America, including Colombia, Argentina, and Chile, are seeing increased interest in online gaming

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AP Week in Pictures: Latin America and Caribbean

Sept. 20-26, 2024

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How the ‘New Right’ in Latin America differs from other emerging far-right movements

Following the end of the progressive wave of the 2000s and 2010s in Latin America, the right has reinvented itself and regained political space.

The Independent UK

Poll: Latin Americans view Pope Francis favorably. But the biggest drop is in his native Argentina.

Pope Francis is still widely popular in several Latin American countries

The Conversation

In a US presidential election with razor-thin margins, will ‘couch-sitters’ decide who wins?

In countries with compulsory voting, such as Australia and many in Latin America, the system usually ensures an overwhelming majority of voters cast their ballots election after election.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Impact of Emerging Markets on the Online Casino Industry

The online casino industry is witnessing a remarkable global expansion, driven by the rapid growth of emerging markets such as Asia, Latin America, and Africa. These regions are quickly becoming hotspots for growth and investment due to several key ...

The Independent UK

John Leguizamo reaches back in time to reclaim Latin American history for a PBS documentary series

If you think Latin American history starts with Christopher Columbus, John Leguizamo would like to have a word

The Conversation

A new wave of Venezuelan refugees would threaten a humanitarian crisis – Latin America could learn from Europe

Venezuela’s disputed election results have thrown the country into chaos. The authoritarian leader of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, was declared the winner in a contested vote in July and, since then, has used state violence to inhibit any hint of protest.

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