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Bachelet Considers UN Secretary-General Candidacy

Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet is considering a candidacy for UN Secretary-General in 2027, succeeding António Guterres, making her a prominent contender among other female candidates, a position the UN has never had a woman hold.

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Telefónica Sells Coltel Stake to Millicom for $400 Million

Telefónica sold 67.5% of its Colombian subsidiary, Coltel, to Millicom for $400 million, aiming to reduce its Latin American presence, while Millicom plans to acquire the remaining shares to enhance its market position and boost Colombia's digital inclusion.

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Colombia's Public Utility Law: A Flawed Path to Freedom for Incarcerated Women

Colombia's Public Utility Law, designed to release female heads of households from prison for community service, has freed 133 women since March 8, 2023; however, released women like Patricia Cortes face significant challenges reintegrating into society due to a lack of post-release support.

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Cencosud Founder Horst Paulmann Dies at 89

Horst Paulmann, founder of the Chilean retail giant Cencosud, died at 89 in Germany; his company confirmed his passing, highlighting his transformative impact on the Latin American retail industry, from his beginnings in Temuco, Chile to a major conglomerate spanning five countries.

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Latin American Democracy Undermined by Funding Cuts

The decreased funding of key democratic organizations in Latin America has canceled hundreds of programs supporting free and fair elections, independent media, and strong institutions, resulting in a weakening of democratic processes and increased vulnerability to authoritarianism.

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Latin American Presidential Impotence: Corruption, Violence, and the Rise of Authoritarianism

Former Mexican President Vicente Fox exposed deep military-cartel collusion (2000-2006), illustrating Javier Moreno's book, "¿Quién manda aquí?", which argues that Latin American governments are significantly hampered by systemic corruption and violence, leading to a potential rise in authoritariani...

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Avolta's 2024 Results: Strong EMEA Growth Offsets Weak Latin America

Avolta's 2024 annual results reveal a 6.4% revenue increase to $15.3 billion, driven by strong EMEA performance (9.4%) but offset by a 4.7% decline in Latin America; North America's growth slowed to 5.4%.

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Campus Condorcet Event Challenges Eurocentric Universalism

Campus Condorcet hosts a three-day event (March 20-22, 2025) on "Universal(s)?", featuring decolonial studies from Latin America and the Caribbean that critique Eurocentric universalism and propose alternative models emphasizing shared human concerns and interphilosophical dialogue.

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Uruguay's Care Policy: Inequity and Opportunity for Reform

Uruguay's 2015 care policy, lauded for recognizing unpaid care work, faces criticism for age and income restrictions excluding thousands, as highlighted by a September 2024 Human Rights Watch report; President Orsi can improve this by including disability organizations and adopting international bes...

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Boric's Legislative Agenda: 38% Completion, Significant Gaps Remain

President Gabriel Boric's administration has achieved a 38% completion rate on its 216 legislative promises, with strong performance in Childhood and Youth, Mining, and Citizen Security, but zero progress in areas like Culture, Defense, Indigenous Peoples, and Democracy, compared to 47% under Michel...

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Suriname's Ramdin Elected New OAS Secretary General

Suriname's Foreign Minister Albert Ramdin was unanimously elected as the new OAS Secretary General on Monday, succeeding Luis Almagro after a decade. Ramdin's election marks the first time a Caribbean nation heads the OAS and signals a potential shift in the organization's ideological direction.

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Latin American Women March for Equality Amidst Political Backlash

On March 8th, 2025, millions of women across Latin America and the US protested for gender equality, denouncing gender-based violence and advocating for abortion rights; the protests varied in focus, reflecting specific national political contexts and issues, including reactions to far-right governm...

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