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Canadians Have a New Caribbean Island to Try: Tiny, Off-the-Radar San Andres in Colombia
Caribbean Journal
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July 1, 2025
Canadians will soon have a new way to escape to the Caribbean — and a new place to stay when they get there. For the Winter 2025-2026 season, Sunwing Vacations is launching direct flights from Quebec City to the island of San Andrés, Colombia, a...
Colombia is moving towards a fairer and more inclusive labor model
Radio Habana Cuba
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June 27, 2025
Colombia is moving towards a fairer and more inclusive labor model. Image: Instagram By María Josefina Arce The Colombian Congress finally approved the labor reform promoted by President Gustavo Petro's government. Once it comes into force, it...
Health communicators from eight countries meet to discuss trachoma in the Region of the Americas
Pan American Health Organization
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June 26, 2025
Washington, D.C, 23 June 2025 (PAHO) – More than 60 communicators from the country offices of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), and delegates from the Ministries of Health of Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, El...
Pharma Live Expo: Gateway to future of pharma
Pharmabiz.com
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The third edition of Pharma Live Expo & Summit, premier event for the global pharmaceutical, healthcare, and medtech sectors, will bring together over 225 exhibitors and showcasing more than 12000 products and solutions. The expo will represent...
Man 'sucked into plane engine' - 9 stories from around the world today
The Herald (Scotland)
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July 8, 2025
An investigation was underway. Local media, the Corriere della Sera newspaper, citing unnamed airport officials, said someone ran onto the tarmac as a plane was taking off and got sucked into the engine. The plane, an Airbus A319 of the Volotea...
Why the cooperative spirit of 'greater BRICS' resonates worldwide: Global Times editorial
Global Times
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Photo: VCG The 17th BRICS Summit is being held from July 6 to 7 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This marks the first high-profile gathering of the "greater BRICS family" in its new "11+10" format - comprising 11 member countries and 10 partner...
Colombia: Recent Labor Reforms Bring Key Changes and New Compliance Priorities
JD Supra - California
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June 27, 2025
Recent labor reforms approved by the Colombian Congress, and signed by the Colombian president on June 25, 2025, introduce sweeping changes to employment regulations, including enhanced employee protections, limits on fixed-term contracts, and new...
Colombia: Coljuegos promotes legal play in Quindio and sanctions FullReto owner
Gambling Insider
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The regulator reinforced the combat against illegal gambling with a round of regional engagement while monitoring the process of a now-defunct operator. By Gambling Insider Key points: - Coljuegos led an outreach session in Armenia to promote...
Caring for her mother, an OUWB medical student learned how compassion can make a difference
Oakland University Magazine
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When Diana Castillo Bonilla tells the story of how a little girl from Colombia grew up to be a medical student in Michigan, her face shows nothing but smiles. As she describes her journey, it's easy to envision her as a child, clutching her...
Global Jesuit University Leaders to Convene in Bogotá for IAJU Assembly 2025
University of Scranton - Pennsylvania
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The International Association of Jesuit Universities (IAJU) will hold its 2025 Assembly at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá, Colombia from June 30 to July 3. This global gathering of presidents, rectors, and senior leaders from Jesuit...
Kazakhstan Takes Seat at BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro as Partner Country
The Astana Times
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July 8, 2025
ASTANA – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu represented Kazakhstan for the first time as a partner country at the 17th BRICS Leaders’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro on July 7. Summit participants emphasized the need to strengthen...
Colombia’s dire president gets desperate
The Economist
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June 26, 2025
IT has been a frustrating few years for Gustavo Petro, Colombia’s first avowedly left-wing president. He was elected in 2022 on a promise to overhaul pensions, the health-care system and labour laws, and to dramatically reduce inequality. He also...
'Evil Predator' From Florida Jailed for Life After Abusing Dozens of Colombian Children as Young as 10
International Business Times - United Kingdom
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June 30, 2025
Justice has been served after a Florida pharmacist described as an 'evil predator' was sentenced to life in prison for raping minors and human trafficking. Pharmacist Abused Over 50 Children, Some as Young as 10 The US Attorney's Office for the...
Cumbia, culture and community: Festival Calle Colombia set for July 12 in Jackson Heights
QNS - New York
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June 30, 2025
The 2024 Festival Calle Colombia takes place on 37th Avenue. Photo courtesy of State Sen. Jessica Ramos. A portion of Jackson Heights is set to transform into a vibrant block party celebrating Colombian culture and heritage in July. Festival Calle...
World Reuters Colombia boosting troop footprint in renewed offensive against armed groups, admiral says
Yahoo News
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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...
Secret recordings unite Colombian politicians against attempt to overthrow President Petro
El País
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June 30, 2025
The audio recordings revealed by EL PAÍS, in which former Colombian foreign minister Álvaro Leyva speaks of bringing down President Gustavo Petro in “no more than 20 days,” have sparked a wave of indignation across the country’s entire political...
A Childhood Cost Calculator costing lab case study: aeioTU early childhood education program in Colombia
The Brookings Institution
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Toggle section navigation Sections Print In 2023, the Center for Universal Education (CUE) at the Brookings Institution launched the Childhood Cost Calculator (C3), a publicly available tool for making costing and cost analysis of programs focused...
Colombia's President Gustavo Petro signs labour overhaul into law after two failed attempts
The Hindu
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June 26, 2025
Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro raises his fist after signing the text of the labor reform, made by his government, in Bogota, Colombia, on June 25, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters Colombian President Gustavo Petro signed into law on Wednesday...
Medicaid defenders | Fed. workers picket | Colombia labor law
The Stand - Washington State
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June 26, 2025
Thursday, June 26, 2025 LOCAL ► From My Northwest — Seattle federal building employees picket ICE arrests — McConnell said she and her coworkers risk getting pepper-sprayed as they come and go from work. Employees also reported being shoved by ICE...
Colombia’s president signs a labor overhaul into law after 2 failed attempts
KAAL TV - Minnesota
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June 26, 2025
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombian President Gustavo Petro signed into law on Wednesday a controversial labor overhaul with the potential to profoundly shift the balance of power from employers to workers, a key victory for the left-wing leader...