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Cuba’s Rum Industry Is in Crisis Due to a Lack of Sugar
Havana Times
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June 4, 2025
An operator checks a bottle from the production line at the Havana Club rum factory / EFE / Alejandro Ernesto The four foreign companies that dominate the industry on the island will not be able to maintain the production of previous years. Por...
Peru anticipates slight increase in copper production
Mining Technology
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June 4, 2025
Peru, reputed to be the world’s third-largest copper producer, is set for a modest increase in copper production to 2.8 million tonnes (mt) in 2025, while mining investments are expected to reach at least $4.8bn (17.4bn new sol), reported Reuters....
Brazil Unveils BRICS Vocational Education Priorities to Boost Workforce Innovation
Sada Elbalad
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June 4, 2025
Wed 04 Jun 2025 | 04:07 PM Brazil has put forward a strategic agenda to enhance cooperation in vocational education among BRICS nations, positioning technical and vocational education and training (TVET) as a critical driver of sustainable...
Mexico's new Supreme Court will likely heavily favor Sheinbaum's ruling party
The Straits Times
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June 4, 2025
MEXICO CITY - Judges aligned with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's ruling Morena political party are expected to dominate the country's Supreme Court after a vote that critics feared would weaken checks and balances on the executive branch's...
This Russian Dissident Won Political Asylum. ICE Refuses To Release Him.
TPM – Talking Points Memo
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June 4, 2025
Two months ago, 25-year-old Ilia Chernov beat long odds and convinced an immigration judge to grant him political asylum in the U.S. Normally, that finding would have been enough for Chernov to obtain legal status and live freely in the U.S....
Afro-Peruvian Culture Day: Celebrating a legacy that shapes Peru's national identity
Andina
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June 4, 2025
Peru's rich cultural identity —defined by its mestizo roots and vibrant traditions— owes much to the enduring legacy of the Afro-Peruvian community. From music and dance to literature, cuisine, sports, and religion, Afro-Peruvians have made...
Peru promotes the strengthening of relations with ASEAN
Andina
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June 4, 2025
During this event, the government official reaffirmed Peru's commitment to further strengthening ties with all partners in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly with the members of that organization. Within the framework of the OECD Ministerial...
Peru’s Illegal Gold Mining Crisis Casts Shadow Over 2025 Copper Output Gains
Skillings Mining Review - Florida
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June 4, 2025
Illegal gold mining in Peru’s Pataz region is fueling violence and environmental degradation, posing mounting challenges for the country’s efforts to boost copper output in 2025. Government projections show that Peru’s copper output is expected to...
Peru: Government requests Congress' approval for President's trip to France
Andina
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June 3, 2025
The official letter submitted on Tuesday to Parliament Chairman Eduardo Salhuana indicated that the Head of State has received an invitation from her French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron. "Within this framework of the working visit to the French...
Avocado volumes will not meet forecasts: Peru curbs speculation on the European market
Fresh Plaza
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June 4, 2025
The global avocado and blueberry market is experiencing a sustained boom driven by demand for healthy foods. Despite speculation about large volumes, the reality points to moderate growth, with better prices in the United States and stability in...
International tourism to the US slumps, impacting Houston's tourist economy
ABC 13 - Texas
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June 4, 2025
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- As the summer travel season kicks off, experts say international tourism to the United States is sputtering, and Houston is already feeling the impact. Houston has long been a hub for international travel, with Mexico...
The Best Places in Mexico for Dental Implants
TechBullion
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June 4, 2025
Share Share Share Share Email If you’re considering dental implants, you’ve probably heard that Mexico is a go-to destination for affordable, high-quality care. You’re not alone—thousands of people travel there yearly to get their smiles back on...
Higher US metals tariffs an ‘unfair measure’, says Mexico president
BusinessLIVE
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Mexico will announce measures next week if there is no agreement reached with the US on the steel and aluminium tariffs announced, President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday. She also called the US announcement to raise the metals’ tariffs to 50%...
Brazil gambling assocations unite against potential new tax burden
iGB
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June 4, 2025
In the wake of Brazil's Senate approving new ad restrictions last week, the gambling sector could face a further blow in the form of tax increases. Six of the biggest gambling trade associations in Brazil have issued a joint-statement, hitting out...
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Nearly 90% Mexicans didn't vote when Mexico elected 2,700 judges
Firstpost
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June 4, 2025
Mexico’s nationwide election to appoint 2,700 judges saw nearly 90% of eligible voters abstain from voting, casting a shadow over the country’s sweeping judicial reform efforts. The elections, held over the weekend, were part of a major initiative...
China & Cuba in the Global Arena: Two Parties One Strategy
Havana Times
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June 4, 2025
By El Toque By Cesar Eduardo Santos (El Toque) HAVANA TIMES – Claiming that the People’s Republic of China and Cuba are not so different may seem, at first glance, like a misleading assertion. In fact, it almost sounds contradictory when one...
PM Abiy Ahmed’s Puppet Economy: How BBC Newsday Fuels Global Misinformation
Zehabesha
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By LJDemissie June 4, 2025 Introduction Ethiopia’s economic narrative, shaped by Zemedeneh Negatu — an inactive CPA and non-economic expert — has been amplified by Ethiopian state-owned media, Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation, Fana Media...
Mike Sharrow: Get Business Leaders in the Game
Outreach Magazine
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June 4, 2025
Mike Sharrow is CEO of C12 Business Forums, the world’s largest peer-learning organization for Christian CEOs, business owners and executives. He is a founding board member for the South Texas Alliance for Orphans and serves actively at Community...
Opinion | PM Modi In His Prime: Policy Clarity, Global Stature, Political Control
News18
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June 4, 2025
Last Updated:June 04, 2025, 20:02 IST Contrary to critics' predictions, Modi’s third term is not a period of waning influence or political compromise, but rather one of peak political energy In 2024, India held another significant national...
Black Women’s Community Groups Fight For Peace In Rural Colombia
NewsOne
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June 4, 2025
Local activists known as ‘comisionadas’ pose with women from Tanguí, Chocó, Colombia, at the end of a workshop in 2013. Tania Lizarazo Tania Lizarazo, University of Maryland, Baltimore County It’s been almost nine years since Colombia celebrated a...