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Revolut Reportedly Acquiring Argentinian Lender Banco Cetelem
PYMNTS.com - Massachusetts
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June 26, 2025
Digital bank Revolut is buying Banco Cetelem, a small Argentinian lender owned by BNP Paribas. “Argentina’s digital banking industry has seen significant growth in recent years, with the majority of the population actively using digital financial...
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Seeks Help From Mexico To Recover Starship Debris; Regulatory Troubles Grow
myMotherLode - California
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The development follows Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's statement on Wednesday that her administration is investigating the security and environmental impact of rocket launches. SpaceX said on Thursday it was facing trouble with clearing the...
South America, Africa to be lucrative growth engines for Texmaco Rail, says MD
The Hindu Business Line
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June 26, 2025
Texmaco Rail & Engineering MD, Sudipta Mukherjee Texmaco Rail & Engineering, which has secured a ₹535 crore order for manufacturing and supplying of wagons to Cameroon, expects African and South American markets to witness a significant growth in...
How window shopping will shape EPL’s Big Six
Free Malaysia Today
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June 26, 2025
Gazing at the Club World Cup (CWC) or peering through the transfer window? Either way, fans have had plenty to keep entertained. It’s been over a month since the EPL season ended, and less than two before the new one starts. A stop-start window...
Institutional weaknesses delaying development projects in the Caribbean - CDB
Radio Jamaica
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June 27, 2025
A baseline assessment commissioned by the Caribbean Development Bank has revealed that persistent institutional weaknesses and procedural inefficiencies are significantly delaying development projects across the Caribbean. The study, which...
Rep. Mackenzie supports bill against Venezuelan gang operations in U.S
Northhampton News - Pennsylvania
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June 26, 2025
Today, Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, representing Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District, announced the progress of H.R. 4070, known as the Tren de Aragua Border Security Threat Assessment Act. The bill successfully moved out of the House...
Watch: Sneak peek at South American food spot bringing grub 'grilled to perfection' to Cork
Cork Beo
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June 26, 2025
There's great news for one Cork village as a tasty new South American fusion restaurant is all set to open its doors "very soon." New grill restaurant Charr'd is coming to Glanmire - taking over the former location of the much-loved Café Beva,...
Bahamas prepares to host 2025 Caribbean Aviation Handlers Conference
ZNS
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June 26, 2025
The Bahamas will serve as the host destination for The Caribbean Aviation Handlers Association (CAHA) Conference, set for June 26 – 28, at Atlantis Paradise Island, under the theme, “Celebrating in Paradise, Reconnecting the Region”. CAHA is an...
Mexican peso gains for fourth straight day after Banxico rate cut and positive global sentiment
Puerto Vallarta Daily News
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June 26, 2025
The Mexican peso rose for a fourth consecutive session, closing at 18.8623 per dollar after Banxico cut interest rates to 8% and global sentiment improved. The Mexican peso posted its fourth consecutive day of gains against the U.S. dollar on...
Lulley’s Fishing Supplies: A generational legacy rooted in the Caribbean Sea
Searchlight
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June 27, 2025
In 1950, Ross Lulley and his wife Shirley, made a bold decision that would shape the future of fishing in the Southern Caribbean. Initially visiting Bequia as tourists, the couple fell deeply in love with the island’s charm, beauty, and seafaring...
Mexico expects record strawberry sales to the U.S. despite tariffs and health challenges
Fresh Plaza
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June 26, 2025
According to the National Association of Berry Exporters (Aneberries), despite the trade barriers imposed by the United States, Mexico projects a historic growth in its strawberry exports in 2025. Aneberries estimates that Mexico's strawberry...
Brazil’s Most Sustainable Capital Puts Value on its Waste
Inter Press Service
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June 26, 2025
Development & Aid, Editors' Choice, Environment, Green Economy, Headlines, Integration and Development Brazilian-style, Latin America & the Caribbean, Sustainability, Sustainable Development Goals Sustainability Community orchard in Ribeirão, a...
Luxury Leather Goods from Europe Are Contributing to Deforestation in Brazil
Brazzil
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June 26, 2025
Designer brands such as Coach, Fendi, and Hugo Boss have been listed as buyers of raw materials sourced from destroyed forests in Pará, the northern Brazilian state set to host the UN Climate Conference, COP30, in November. The allegations, which...
US sanctions 3 Mexican financial institutions accused of money laundering
Mexico News Daily
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June 26, 2025
The United States Department of the Treasury has accused two Mexican banks and a Mexican brokerage firm of laundering millions of dollars for drug cartels involved in the trafficking of fentanyl and other narcotics to the U.S. The Treasury...
P_Andrade Makes History as First Brazilian Brand to Debut at PFW
Hypebeast
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June 26, 2025
Summary The Brazilian label will present its first runway show on June 29. “The Tree is Your Spine” explores Brazil’s rich cultural and spiritual tapestry. Brazilian label P_Andrade, under the creative direction of designers Pedro Andrade and...
Sophia Bush in Bikini Vacations in Mexico with Girlfriend Ashlyn Harris
Celebwell - Florida
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June 26, 2025
Sophia Bush is heating up Mexico in her bikini. In a new social media, the Chicago P.D. star shows off her amazing body while vacationing with girlfriend Ashlyn Harris and friends. “🍋🟩+🧂+☀️+🌊 ,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. “Oh so...
Pop-up, ghost kitchen or brick-and-mortar? 3 Mexican restaurants try different recipes for success
WESA - Pennsylvania
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June 26, 2025
Click “listen” above to hear the squeaky sound the dough makes when it’s ready at Mexican bakery Panadería Jazmin! When Rocío Ruiz immigrated from Mexico to Pittsburgh in 1999, she says she had to drive to Cleveland for Mexican food. Yes,...
Mexico Steps In to Run Banks Tarred by US Drug Accusations
Mint
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June 26, 2025
Mexico’s bank regulator stepped in to temporarily run CIBanco SA and Intercam Banco SA, an extraordinary measure aimed at protecting customers following money-laundering accusations by US authorities. The claims that the lenders were potentially...
Mexico’s drug cartels generate over $12 billion annually
Puerto Vallarta Daily News
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June 26, 2025
Mexico’s drug cartels generate over $12 billion annually—far surpassing Colombia’s cartels—according to the 2025 UN World Drug Report. Cocaine, heroin, and meth trafficking drive profits. Mexican drug cartels are now the world’s top-earning...
Kalamazoo's Caribbean Fest Returns For A Second Year
The Game 730AM - Michigan
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June 26, 2025
Last year, the Caribbean fest had its first year under new management and blew the city of Kalamazoo away. It was two days full of island vibes, bold beats, and delicious eats. They had people trying Caribbean cuisine for the first time, dancing...