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Colombia boosting troop footprint in renewed offensive against armed groups, admiral says
The Gazette - Colorado
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By Luis Jaime Acosta BUENAVENTURA, Colombia (Reuters) -Colombia is increasing its troop numbers as part of a renewed offensive against illegal armed groups, the head of the country's armed forces said, after the end of a series of ceasefires and...
Peperomia Pellucida (L.) Kunth: A Decade of Ethnopharmacological, Phytochemical, and Pharmacological Insights (2014–2025)
Dove Medical Press
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July 2, 2025
Introduction Plant-derived drug discovery has attracted considerable interest, and the development of phytopharmaceuticals pertains to an ethnopharmacological approach, which is a multidisciplinary field of inquiry exploring the anthropological...
Highlights and goals of Mexico (1-0) vs Colombia in Women’s Friendly
VAVEL
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July 3, 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...
Former Colombian minister sought U.S. help in overthrowing President Petro, leaked audios reveal
Latin America Reports
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July 2, 2025
Medellín, Colombia – Colombia’s former Foreign Minister Álvaro Leyva reportedly met with U.S. officials in April seeking “international pressure” to remove his former boss, President Gustavo Petro, according to leaked audio reported by newspaper...
Capybara Location: Where Do Capybaras Live?
AOL
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top 10 non-traditional pets - Capybara© Andrew M. Allport/Shutterstock.comCosta Rica is no stranger to drug smuggling incidents, but on May 22, 2025, police in the Central American country intercepted two men trafficking more than just illegal...
The hidden challenges of being a latina surgical leader in America’s top hospitals
Digital Journal
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July 2, 2025
Photo courtesy of Dr. Paula Ferrada Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. Precision defines Dr. Paula Ferrada’s work. She speaks with intent, moves with purpose, and leads without theater. At Inova Health System, where...
'Flying in for medical' - Aston Villa watch on as £67m ex-striker finalises shock transfer
BirminghamWorld
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July 2, 2025
Jhon Duran is on the move already and Aston Villa could benefit. Former Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran is on the move, merely six months after his mega, record-breaking £67 million departure. Al-Nassr have decided to let Duran leave on loan, with...
WHO launches bold push to raise health taxes and save millions of lives
Pan American Health Organization
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July 2, 2025
The “3 by 35” Initiative targets tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks to cut deaths and boost health and development funding Geneva/Sevilla, July 2, 2025 (WHO)– The World Health Organization (WHO) today has launched a major new initiative urging...
Why is my indoor palm tree turning yellow? 5 possible reasons and expert solutions to bring your plant back to full health
Homes & Gardens
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July 2, 2025
Q: The leaves on my indoor potted palm trees have definitely seen better days. From their tip to end, each leaf is beginning to turn yellow, with some even falling off. What might be causing this to happen, and is it too late to fix the problem?...
Out Abroad: Iran Destroys Tel Aviv Gay Bar; Claudia López Runs for President in Colombia; Australia Ends Plasma Ban
Out South Florida
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An Iranian missile destroyed Tel Aviv’s only gay bar, Claudia López launched her presidential campaign in Colombia, and Australia ended its plasma donation ban for LGBTQ people. Iranian Missile Destroys Tel Aviv’s Only Gay Bar An Iranian missile...
Forest corridors protect Colombia’s critically endangered brown spider monkey
Mongabay
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July 2, 2025
Brown spider monkeys (Ateles hybridus) are some of the world’s most threatened primates, as deforestation has razed about 85% of their habitat in Colombia. With monkey populations living in patches of forests, conservationists in the Middle...
The 2025 Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations (FAO) Awards Honour Organizations From Colombia, Egypt, And The Philippines For Their Contributions To Agrifood Systems Transformation
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) announced the winners of the 2025 FAO Awards , recognizing organizations from Colombia, Egypt, and the Philippines, whose work has led to outstanding progress in...
Digital Wallets Unite Banks and FinTechs in Latin America’s Inclusion Push
PYMNTS.com - Massachusetts
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July 8, 2025
Latin America, long perceived as a region where cash was king and financial innovation moved at a deliberate and even slow pace, is now at the forefront of a profound digital transformation. Joint research from Galileo Financial Technologies and...
PAHO and Global Affairs Canada initiative strengthens the health of women and adolescents in situations of vulnerability in six countries of the Americas
Pan American Health Organization
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July 2, 2025
Washington, D.C., July 2 2025 — A joint project by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and Global Affairs Canada is transforming health outcomes for populations in situations of vulnerability in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Honduras...
U.S. sentences man to life in prison for sex crimes committed against children in Colombia
Latin America Reports
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July 1, 2025
Medellín, Colombia – Medellín Mayor Federico Gutiérrez announced on June 27 that the United States had sentenced Stefan Andrés Correa, an Ecuadoran-American from Miami, to life in prison after being found guilty of committing serial sexual crimes...
Noteworthy paperback books from The New York Times Book Review
The Virginian-Pilot
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July 8, 2025
A selection of summaries from The New York Times Book Review: Fiction “Come and Get It” by Kiley Reid. (Putnam, 416 pp., $19.) At first, Reid’s sophomore novel appears to be a dorm room drama, full of adolescent anxieties and an overinvolved...
Luis Diaz addresses Liverpool future as Barcelona and Bayern Munich eye transfer
The Mirror
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July 8, 2025
Luis Diaz insists he's "very happy" at Liverpool despite ongoing discussions over his Anfield future. The Colombia international is a transfer target for both Barcelona and Bayern Munich, who have already seen initial approaches knocked back by...
China’s Growing Interest in Colombia’s Critical Minerals
Dialogo Magazine
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July 1, 2025
China’s escalating interest in acquiring Colombia’s critical minerals, essential for advanced technologies and defense industries, raises significant security concerns. Beijing’s growing influence in securing these vital resources, especially...
2025 FAO Awards honour organizations from Colombia, Egypt, and the Philippines for their contributions to agrifood systems transformation
Food and Agriculture Organization
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Rome - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) announced the winners of the 2025 FAO Awards, recognizing organizations from Colombia, Egypt, and the Philippines, whose work has led to outstanding progress in building more...
Colombia: Leftist Unions Try to Sue Senator Critically Injured in Assassination Attempt
Breitbart
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June 27, 2025
Colombia’s Council of State, the country’s top administrative court, on Friday morning rejected a lawsuit filed by two Colombian unions against conservative Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay, who has reportedly not awakened since being shot in the head...