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Born In South America, Sold Worldwide: Inside The Global Rise Of Latin Cannabis Brands
Forbes
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SoulblimeCourtesy of Soulblime In Latin America, cannabis has long meant raw material: plants, labor, sunshine. A region to grow in, not to grow from. But something’s changing. In pockets of Chile and Argentina, a new generation of entrepreneurs...
UK’s Double Dutch mixers prepares for Latin America launch
Just Drinks
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July 1, 2025
UK-based mixers producer Double Dutch is pushing forward with expansion with a launch into markets in Latin America. Speaking to Just Drinks at the BCB London trade show yesterday (30 June), co-founder Joyce de Haas said the company’s products...
Mexicana accepts delivery of its first Embraer E190-E2 regional jet
AeroTime News
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July 1, 2025
Mexicana de Aviación, Mexico’s newly reinstated government-run carrier, has taken delivery of the first of 20 Embraer E2 regional jets. The delivery of the carrier’s first E190-E2 regional jet comes as the emerging airline establishes a foothold...
Brazil and Mexico have begun preliminary talks to boost trade ties
Cryptopolitan
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July 1, 2025
Brazil and Mexico reportedly held regular talks to boost their trade relations as they seek to expand partnerships beyond the U.S. and China. According to a report by The Financial Times, Sheinbaum said that she and Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio...
Brazil antitrust regulator recommends ruling against Apple in App Store case
MacDailyNews
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July 1, 2025
The technical body of Brazilian antitrust regulator CADE recommended on Monday a decision against Apple for what it called anti-competitive practices in the company’s App Store. Reuters: The move follows complaints filed in 2022 by firms...
Consumers keen as mustard for condiments: new data from Ocado reveals growing appetite for new sauces
Retail Times
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July 1, 2025
Stats from Ocado Retail show that searches for condiments have risen 45% year-on-year, driven by growing shopper demand for small-batch artisanal sauces and twists on popular classics. Ocado now stocks more than 430 condiments across its range to...
Caribbean delegation travels to Europe to discuss slavery reparations
Searchlight
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July 1, 2025
Leaders in the reparations movement from across the Caribbean region will be in Europe next week for a series of political engagements. The delegation will be in Brussels today, where they will brief MEPs from across Europe. They will then travel...
Brazilian MoD, ABDI to work together to increase defence exports
Janes
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The Brazilian-made Guarani armoured vehicle has been exported to Ghana, Lebanon, and the Philippines. Here it is shown mounting the Ares REMAX 3 remote weapon station armed with the FN Herstal MAG 7.62×51 mm machine gun. (Victor Barreira) The...
Mexicana receives first E195-E2 out of large order
LARA
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July 1, 2025
Mexicana de Aviación (Mexicana), has taken delivery of its first E195-E2 from Embraer as part of a modernisation programme that includes 10 E190-E2s and 10 E195-E2s. The deal was announced in 2024, with the jets to be configured in a single class...
Brazil’s proposed tax hike will make the market undesirable, industry warns
iGB
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June 30, 2025
The gambling industry in Brazil is voicing its concerns after the government introduced a tax rise on the sector. The Brazil betting sector is facing a 50% hike on operator gambling tax, which could increase to 18% of GGR, and stakeholders are...
Valley Plaza reinvigorated: Valley Plaza Shopping Center got a $1 million facelift to keep it vibrant for tenants and their customers.
The Business Times - Colorado
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July 1, 2025
Cars are parked near Runway Fashion Exchange and Once Upon A Child in the Valley Plaza Shopping Center, 2454 U.S. Highway 6&50, in early June. Shopping center owner K&N Investors Colorado LP refreshed the exterior of the entire complex and soon...
US tariffs could redirect manufacturing to Mexico rather than US, says...
Foundry-Planet.com
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The United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA), effective July 1, 2020, modernizes the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) by updating trade, labor, environmental, and digital commerce regulations. A key feature is that USMCA-compliant...
Agronometrics in Charts: A berry good season: Mexican strawberries poised to dominate U.S. market
Fresh Fruit Portal
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July 1, 2025
In this installment of the ‘Agronometrics In Charts’ series, we take a look at the Mexican berry season. Each week, the series looks at a different horticultural commodity, focusing on a specific origin or topic, visualizing the market factors...
Trading Zihuatanejo’s bustle for a quieter life in a small Mexican town
Mexico News Daily
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July 1, 2025
When I first arrived in Mexico over 31 years ago, I was immediately smitten with Zihuatanejo and felt drawn to find a way to live and work there on either a part-time or full-time basis. Somehow, my dream of Mexican life was realized, and I...
Belarus, Mexico sign cooperation agreement
Azertag
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July 1, 2025
Baku, July 1, AZERTAC The Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BelCCI) signed a cooperation agreement with Mexico’s National Chamber of the Manufacturing Industry (CANACINTRA), according to BelTA. The signing ceremony took place during a...
Letter: How long before gringos flee to Mexico?
The Astorian - Oregon
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July 1, 2025
Years ago, I stood with a friend on the bridge over the Rio Grande between El Paso, Texas, and Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua. While watching the river flow beneath us, my friend asked, “What do you think this will look like when the gringos start...
Holcim México invests 56 million pesos in low carbon concrete infrastructure
World Cement
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July 1, 2025
Holcim México has announced a strategic investment of 56 million pesos to significantly expand its production and distribution capacity for ECOPact, its low-carbon concrete. This investment includes the installation of 27 silos, with a total...
The Human Touch: Why Small Caribbean Properties Could Win in an Automated World
Discover Montserrat
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July 1, 2025
As automation transforms the global hospitality industry, there’s growing concern that small Caribbean properties will be left behind. Without the resources to install smart locks, AI concierges, or robotic cleaners, how can they possibly compete...
Made-In-China Launches 2025 Global Special Exhibition Tour In Argentina, Offering Buyers Direct Access To China's Top Suppliers
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) Unlike standard trade show booths, this Special Exhibition features a custom-built pavilion in a prime exhibition zone, designed to deliver high visual impact and attract professional attention. More than just a display, it...
Canadian Traveler Concerns Are Growing After Yet Another Country Is Compared To Mexico For An Airport Scam
The Travel
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July 1, 2025
Canadian tourists have been warned about scams at Cancun International Airport for the last couple of years. Credit to Quintana Roo Governor Mara Lezama, who is currently issuing a crackdown against excessive fees. We recently saw more than a...