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Twisted Florida pharmacist who raped, trafficked more than 50 young girls learns his fate
New York Post
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June 30, 2025
A twisted Florida pharmacist will spend the rest of his life behind bars for raping and trafficking dozens of young girls — as young as 10 — during repeated trips to Colombia, according to federal prosecutors. Stefan Andres Correa, 42, was handed...
Colombia's president signs a labor overhaul into law after 2 failed attempts
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia
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Many of Petro's efforts to vastly expand social programs have stalled in Congress, with lawmakers shooting down this labor law twice. Lawmakers let the legislation squeak by last week after Petro's moved to call a public referendum. Petro signs...
Sunwing Vacations expands its hotel portfolio in Cuba & Colombia
Travel Press
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June 30, 2025
Cuba remains a popular destination that Canadians return to year over year for its postcard Caribbean aesthetic, opportunities for exploration, dynamic culture and wide range of all inclusive offerings at varying price points. A new hotel for...
Brazil Drops in Global Peace Rankings, Colombia Marks Worst in Latin America
The Rio Times
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June 30, 2025
The 2025 Global Peace Index, published by the Institute for Economics & Peace, now places Brazil at 130th out of 163 countries. This is a big fall from its position at 103rd in 2015. The Index uses 23 factors, including crime rates, internal...
Colombia Deploys Security Forces to Protect 2026 Election Candidates
teleSUR
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Prayers for Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay, June 2025. X/ @TimPadgett2 June 25, 2025 Hour: 11:04 am On Tuesday, Colombian Interior Minister Armando Benedetti announced that his government has deployed more than 1,000 state...
‘Play ball, not war’: B.C. boost lifts baseball's Team Ukraine here for tourney
Kimberley Daily Bulletin
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July 8, 2025
A $5,000 bottle drive. A $7,100 donation. And one international team that nearly didn’t make it to the Canada Cup – until the View Royal Vipers got involved. The View Royal Vipers 09, a U17B softball team raised thousands to help the Ukrainian...
Explainer: How Colombia has driven the global increase in illegal cocaine production
The New Zealand Herald
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June 29, 2025
Here’s what it shows about the worldwide cocaine market. Where does cocaine come from? The coca plant, the main ingredient for cocaine, is primarily cultivated in Colombia, Peru, and Bolivia. Colombia drove the recent increase in illegal cocaine...
Back to the Future cast today - from disease tragedy to five marriages
The Mirror
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June 29, 2025
The iconic film was released 40 years this week and went on to become one of the greatest sci-fi movies ever made - but it nearly didn't make cinema screens at all It was in the summer of 1980 that screenwriter Bob Gale found his dad’s old high...
Football: Real's Kroos isolating after COVID contact
Rediff
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IMAGE: Toni Kroos will miss Real Madrid's away match at Athletic Bilbao on Sunday. Photograph: Wolfgang Rattay/Reuters Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has gone into self-isolation following contact with a person who has tested positive for...
Colombian Mayors Demand More Protection After Petro invites Crime Bosses to Medellín Rally
The City Paper Bogotá
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June 23, 2025
As Colombia enters a critical election season, fears of escalating political violence and intimidation are mounting after President Gustavo Petro invited known leaders of criminal organizations to his public rally in Medellín. The move has...
New network could help support rural doctors and avoid burnout, research group says
CBC/Radio-Canada
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July 8, 2025
A focus group study from a research group focused on northern Ontario issues says a rural coordination centre could help physicians connect with peers across the region. It could also help communities find replacements when doctors need time off....
Health Ministry Urges Yellow Fever Vaccination Amid Surge in the Americas
Nationwide 90FM
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June 23, 2025
The health ministry is again urging Jamaican travellers to get vaccinated against yellow fever prior to leaving the island. This, amid reports of increasing incidents of the illness in the Americas. Yellow fever is an acute illness caused by the...
Avianca, Amazon boost Bogotá–Miami freighter service to twice daily
STAT Trade Times
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June 28, 2025
Colombian cargo carrier Avianca Cargo and Amazon Air have expanded their Bogotá–Miami freighter service to twice-daily flights. At the 2025 TIACA Executive Summit in Hong Kong, Avianca Cargo CEO Diogo Elias confirmed that the freighter service,...
Transfer news LIVE: Gittens to have Chelsea MEDICAL, Liverpool to wait for Isak, Newcastle ‘battle for Joao Pedro’
The Scottish Sun
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June 28, 2025
Usain't seen nothing yet as Gunners eye Bolt-like baller Karim Adeyemi is quicker than peak-time Usain Bolt over 30 metres. But how fast would he dash to the Prem if Arsenal's reported interest is true? Spanish outlet Fichajes.net claim the...
Highlights of Mexico vs Colombia (0-0) in Women’s Friendly
VAVEL
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June 28, 2025
End of transmission Let’s go! It has been a pleasure to bring you the coverage of the exciting match between Mexico vs Colombia for the Women’s Friendly. We appreciate your company and passion for football. Keep an eye on VAVEL.com to stay up to...
Miami ‘predator’ pharmacist gets life for Colombian child sex tourism: ‘Scourge upon humanity’
Local 10 - Florida
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June 28, 2025
MIAMI – A Miami pharmacist was sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison after pleading guilty to traveling to Colombia to sexually abuse children, federal prosecutors announced Friday night. Stefan Andres Correa, 42, was arrested in April...
An Idaho law could prevent immigrants from accessing medication. Lawyers just sued
The Spokesman-Review - Washington State
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The American Civil Liberties Union of Idaho announced a lawsuit Friday to block part of a state law that would prevent undocumented immigrants from accessing HIV medication. The law, which is set to go into effect July 1, would also prevent some...
Colombia’s Petro scores big as Congress adopts key labor reforms
Macau Business
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June 21, 2025
Colombian President Gustavo Petro called off plans for a controversial referendum on his trademark labor reforms after Congress adopted an amended version of the bill following months of debates and protests. After months of wrangling, the lower...
CHRSTUS Health receives national recognition for social responsibility
The Gilmer Mirror - Texas
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Awards millions to local non-profit organizations making an impact in our communities CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances (EAST TEXAS) – CHRISTUS Health is proud to be recognized as one of the most socially responsible health care systems in the...
Cocaine Production Hits Record High, Colombia’s Coca Crop at 253,000 Hectares
The City Paper Bogotá
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June 26, 2025
Global cocaine production has reached an all-time high of 3,708 metric tons of pure cocaine, driven largely by record levels of coca cultivation in Colombia, according to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) World Drug Report 2023....