Tag #Latin America

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Beijing+30: Progress and Persistent Challenges in Gender Equality

The 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the upcoming CSW69 session in March 2024 highlight progress in women's rights while emphasizing the need for redoubled efforts to address persistent gender inequalities, particularly in economic empowerment and violence agai...

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Gender Equality
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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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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Colombian House Approves Petro's Health Reform"))

Colombia's House of Representatives approved President Gustavo Petro's health reform on Thursday, a major victory for his administration after two months of instability. The bill, which seeks to fundamentally change the nation's healthcare system, will now proceed to the Senate.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Best Places in Mexico to Retire: Mazatlán, Puerto Vallarta, and Oaxaca Compared

For American and Canadian retirees, Mazatlán offers affordable coastal luxury and a large expat community; Puerto Vallarta combines beaches, adventure, and culture; Oaxaca provides an authentic Mexican experience with historical sites and indigenous traditions, all with varying accessibility and hea...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Ramdin to Head OEA After Regional Power Shift

After several countries unexpectedly withdrew their support for Paraguay's candidate, Albert Ramdin of Surinam is set to become the next Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OEA) next Monday due to an alliance between Caribbean nations and left-leaning continental governments.

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Spanish Constitutional Court Reaffirms Commitment to Gender Equality

The Spanish Constitutional Court celebrated International Women's Day by reaffirming its commitment to gender equality, highlighting recent rulings on maternity leave and acknowledging the historical underrepresentation of women in the judiciary, while the Inter-American Court of Human Rights presid...

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Gender Equality
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Mexico's Minimum Wage Surge Cuts Poverty, Defies Inflation Fears

Mexico's minimum wage has tripled since 2018 under the Morena party, reaching over 375 pesos daily in border states and 249 pesos elsewhere in 2024, resulting in a reduction of poverty for 7.3 million Mexicans, according to analyst Viri Rios, despite initial concerns of inflation.

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No Poverty
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EU-CLASI Partnership Aims to Strengthen Security and Combat Transnational Crime

The EU and CLASI (16 Latin American countries) agreed to enhance cooperation against organized crime, focusing on intelligence sharing, law enforcement strengthening, and tracing illicit financial flows; a 70% reduction in drug-contaminated containers in Antwerp is cited as an early success.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Petro Accepts Resignations Amidst Colombian Government Reshuffle

Colombian President Gustavo Petro accepted the resignations of Minister Luis Carlos Reyes and DNP director Alexander López Maya on Thursday, following a February cabinet meeting that exposed internal government conflicts, leading to a cabinet reshuffle aimed at improving governance and policy implem...

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Good Health and Well-being
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China Capitalizes on US-Colombia Rift, Expands Latin American Influence

Amid a diplomatic crisis between the US and Colombia, China's ambassador highlighted strengthened Sino-Colombian relations, coinciding with Colombia's announcement of a new maritime trade route linking Buenaventura to Shanghai via a Chinese-funded Peruvian port, showcasing China's growing influence ...

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Reduced Inequality
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Metlen Energy & Metals Secures Three Major EPC Contracts for Chilean Energy Storage Projects

Metlen Energy & Metals signed three EPC contracts in early 2025 for energy storage projects in Chile, totaling 190.5 MWp of photovoltaic capacity and over 2,500 MWh of BESS capacity, expected to be completed by Q1 2026, contributing to Chile's energy transition goals and representing a 30% market sh...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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US Revokes Chevron's Venezuelan License, Triggering Economic Fallout

The Trump administration revoked Chevron's license to operate in Venezuela on March 4th, 2025, giving the company until April 3rd to cease operations, impacting Venezuela's oil production and economy due to pressure from Florida Republicans.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth

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