New agreement could help environmental defenders in Latin America, Caribbean
By Carole Excell and Alejandra Rodriguez If ratified, regional accord would require nations to promote the rights of environmental activists and prevent attacks against them This article originally appeared on the World Resources Institute website. In a colorful town nestled…
All cryptocurrencies are crashing, and we have no idea why
By Chris Smith From BGR It was just Wednesday that we told you all cryptocurrencies were tanking, save for Bitcoin, which was trading well above $11,000. Sure, Bitcoin’s priced dropped compared to Tuesday’s highs, but it didn’t seem to be…
Portugal police ‘find cocaine in traveller’s padded pants’
From BBC Police in Portugal have detained a man at Lisbon’s international airport accused of carrying 1kg (2.2lb) of cocaine in fake buttocks. Local media said the Brazilian citizen had arrived on a flight from the city of Belém, in…
World Bank: Results in the Latin America and the Caribbean region
By Mariana Kaipper Ceratti/World Bank Here are some of the highlights of the World Bank support in Latin America and the Caribbean. These results stories give a much deeper understanding of our commitment to a better future for the people…
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Fifa trial: two ex-soccer officials found guilty on multiple charges of corruption
By Oliver Laughland From The Guardian UK Juan Angel Napout and José Maria Marin both found guilty in New York Fifa corruption spanned decades and resulted in $150m in bribes Two former South American football officials were found guilty on…
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Young LatAm, Caribbean entrepreneurs get mentoring here often lacking at home
From WLRN Thais Pinheiro runs a unique Rio de Janeiro tourism company,Conectando Territórios, or Connecting Territories. It gives guided, historical tours of Afro-Brazilian communities likequilombos – settlements founded by the descendants of slaves. “I think it’s really important to show…
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IDB launches fund to assist early childhood development in the Caribbean
From Jamaica Observer WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has launched the ECD Innovation Fund, a partnership to foster early childhood development (ECD) in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). The ECD Innovation Fund is a…
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Ford made a trucker hat that might save drivers’ lives By David Lumb From engadget Truck driving is an exhausting job that requires constant attention to the road. Falling asleep during long stretches is an occasional — and sometimes lethal…
Another reason to not smoke, drink: These habits may ruin your dental fillings
Indo Asian News Service From hindustantimes US researchers have found that fillings failed more often in patients who drank alcohol within two years of the dental procedure, while the overall filling failure rate was higher in men who smoked. If you…
Latin America is a leader in attracting investments to combat climate change, says report
The region has become an attractive market for investment in infrastructure and sustainable urban transport, and is expected to reach more than $ 1 trillion in investments by 2030. The report identifies seven areas of enormous potential to attract private…
