Tag #Latin America

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Brazilian Women-Only Trekking Agency Addresses Safety Concerns

Elas nas montanhas, a Brazilian women-only trekking agency founded two years ago, addresses safety concerns for women travelers in Latin America by organizing trips throughout Brazil and Latin America, providing a supportive environment for women of all experience levels, with over 100 participants.

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Gender Equality
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Colombia Sees 33% Drop in Deforestation in First Quarter of 2025

Colombia's deforestation dropped 33% in the first quarter of 2025 to 27,000 hectares, compared to 40,219 hectares in early 2024, due to stronger community coordination and a crackdown on environmental crime; however, illegal activities continue to threaten protected areas.

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Life on Land
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\"Post-Pandemic Surge in Foreign Tourism to China Exceeds Pre-2019 Levels\"\

Following China's relaxed visa policies, major cities like Shanghai and Beijing saw a significant surge in foreign tourists in April 2025, exceeding pre-pandemic levels by a considerable margin, with remarkable growth from various regions, especially Asia, exceeding pre-pandemic numbers significantl...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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190 kg Cocaine Seizure in Madrid Airport: 10 Arrested

Spanish police arrested 10 members of a drug trafficking ring smuggling 190 kg of cocaine into Madrid-Barajas airport, using disguises and couriers; €150,000, an imitation firearm, and cryptocurrency were seized.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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China Grants Visa-Free Entry to Five Latin American Countries

China launched a pilot visa-free entry program for citizens of Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay, effective until May 31, 2026, allowing stays of up to 30 days for tourism and business, expanding China's visa-free access to 43 countries and boosting tourism and economic ties with Latin Ame...

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Partnerships for the Goals
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ALC's Untapped Potential: Bio-Inspired Innovation for Sustainable Development

América Latina and the Caribbean (ALC), possessing unparalleled biodiversity, is missing a crucial opportunity to lead in bio-inspired innovation due to underinvestment in R&D (0.6% of GDP), hindering its transition from a supplier of raw materials to a creator of technology-driven value.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Petro's Presidency: A Historic Win Facing Democratic Challenges

Gustavo Petro's presidency, a historic win for Colombia's democratic left, faces challenges due to an ambiguous mandate and controversial actions undermining democratic norms, raising concerns about the country's future.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Latin American Education Crisis: Misalignment of Teaching and Learning Science

A 2022 PISA report shows 75% of Latin American 15-year-olds lack minimum math competency, revealing a critical disconnect between teaching practices and scientific understanding of learning, which hinders socioeconomic development and exacerbates inequalities.

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Quality Education
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Latam-GPT: AI Language Model for Latin America

Chile and Brazil collaborate on Latam-GPT, an AI language model trained on Latin American data, aiming for regional technological sovereignty and ethical AI adoption; a free version launches June-July 2024.

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Reduced Inequality
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Surge in New Board Members Reshapes Spanish Corporate Governance

In 2024, 88 of 122 new board members appointed to Spanish listed companies were first-timers, a 40% increase from 2023 driven by IPOs and reflecting a shift toward more independent, financially-focused, and internationally diverse leadership.

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Reduced Inequality
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Morales Supporters Intensify Bolivian Protests

On June 2nd, 2025, Evo Morales's supporters launched intensified protests across Bolivia, demanding the electoral authority validate his presidential candidacy despite a judicial ban, causing roadblocks and marches nationwide.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Bukele Defends Authoritarian Rule in El Salvador

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele, in his first address of his second term, defended his authoritarian rule, citing a decrease in crime rates, while ignoring criticism from international human rights groups and journalists who claim his government is increasingly repressive. Bukele's speech, give...

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