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South America Explores Building Own 2,800-Mile Transcontinental Railroad
Newsweek
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July 11, 2025
Brazil and China have signed an agreement to launch a technical, environmental and economic feasibility study for a proposed 2,800-mile railway linking Brazil's Atlantic coast with Peru's Pacific port of Chancay. The memorandum of understanding,...
Residential real estate developers cut jobs as downturn deepens
The Globe and Mail
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July 11, 2025
Open this photo in gallery:Norm Li spent over a decade building an internationally renowned team but says his company’s work has dried up.Cole Burston/The Globe and Mail Norm Li had to lay off 75 per cent of his staff at his eponymous company that...
The Dam That Sparked a South American Spying Scandal
Foreign Policy
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July 10, 2025
Stretching for 5 miles across the Paraná River between Paraguay and Brazil, Itaipu is one of the world’s most powerful hydroelectric dams. In 2016 alone, the binational facility, which has an installed capacity of 14,000 megawatts, produced enough...
Colombia identifies new threat in drug war: the autonomous narco drone sub
The Guardian
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July 11, 2025
The bust was unusual – a narco submarine capable of carrying more than 1.5 tons of cocaine. There were no drugs onboard this time, but most notably, there were no traffickers. Last week, the Colombian navy announced that it had seized an...
Brazil’s Financial Morning Call for July 11, 2025
The Rio Times
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July 11, 2025
Brazil’s financial markets are poised for another volatile session today, driven by domestic service sector data, global economic indicators, and ongoing trade tensions stemming from U.S. President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on Brazilian imports,...
Mexican president decries mass tourism anti-protests
The Gleaner
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July 11, 2025
A fierce protest in Mexico City railing against gentrification and mass tourism was fuelled by government failures and active promotion to attract digital nomads, according to experts, who said tension had been mounting for years. The criticism...
Haitian Entrepreneur Breaks Ground On $30 Million Luxury Real Estate Project in Dominican Republic
Black Enterprise
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July 9, 2025
The project is comprised of 144 upscale apartments. Haitian entrepreneur Marcus Boereau has officially launched TAMAN, a $30 million luxury real estate development set to transform the residential landscape in Punta Cana, a major tourist...
Capital Fliers: Record Breaking Exodus of Latin America Millionaires
Nearshore Americas
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July 9, 2025
A record number of millionaires are fleeing Latin America. The region’s four largest economies — Brazil, Mexico, Colombia and Argentina — are set to lose around 1,600 high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) by 2025. The breakdown is stark. Brazil alone...
U.S. company to cut farmers’ losses, supply CARICOM, South American markets with Guyanese food
Demerara Waves
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July 10, 2025
Last Updated on Wednesday, 9 July 2025, 23:04 by Writer Mr Timothy Inniss of the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority and the CEO of Blumberg Grain and Logistics, Philip Blumberg sign the agreement for the American company to begin...
Venezuela Launches Great Mother Earth Mission to Combat Climate Crisis with Ecosocialism
teleSUR
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Maduro calls for activating ecosocialist leadership in nationwide climate mission. Photo: Presidential Press. July 10, 2025 Hour: 7:46 pm President Nicolas Maduro activates the Great Mother Earth Mission, mobilizing thousands of communal councils...
Liza Colón-Zayas Leads Recurring Cast Of 4 Joining Onyx/Hulu Real Estate Drama Pilot
Deadline
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July 9, 2025
Emmy Award winner Liza Colón-Zayas (The Bear) has been cast in a recurring role in the as-yet-untitled real estate drama pilot ordered by the Onyx Collective for Hulu, alongside William Fichtner (Lucky), Alfredo Castro (El Conde) and Jared Paul...
Construction Begins on New Royal Caribbean Terminal at PortMiami
Cruise Fever
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July 10, 2025
Work began on a new Royal Caribbean cruise terminal at PortMiami that will replace the current Terminal G. It is expected to open in 2027. All Rendering Credits in This Article: Bermello Ajamil & Partners Demolition started this week on Terminal G...
Mexican Bankers Put on Brave Face in Wake of US Laundering Blitz
Mint
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July 11, 2025
Every other month, Mexico’s bankers gather in a palatial bunker in the colonial center of the capital to dine together and meet with top officials. July’s meeting was one to remember. The country has just been rocked by one of its worst banking...
Mexican Hollywood
Random Lengths News - California
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July 10, 2025
A Community of Play to the Demise of the Neighborhood By Jaime Ruiz, Contributor Editor’s Note: On June 7, the City of Los Angeles commemorated the memory of Mexican Hollywood at the Cruise Ship Terminal, the historic site of the beloved...
Why is Latin America shifting to the right?
The Guardian
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July 9, 2025
The second world war ended with an agreement of coexistence that included the creation of the UN multilateral system and a development model that combined the state, the market and democracy as an arena for political dispute. In Latin America,...
Argentine cement shipments rise in June 2025
Global Cement
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Argentina: Cement shipments rose by 12% year-on-year to 0.81Mt in June 2025, according to Portland Cement Manufacturers Association (AFCP) data. The total includes 0.81Mt for domestic use, up 12% year-on-year, and 5250t for export. Imports, which...
Mexico City protest targets gentrification, tourism
Daily Journal of Commerce - Oregon
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July 10, 2025
Some demonstrators in Mexico City last week used signs to protest gentrification and other housing issues in desirable neighborhoods such as Condesa and Roma. (Fernando Llano/The Associated Press) At a glance: Protesters decry mass tourism and...
Real Estate Firm Murano to Build Bitcoin Treasury With $500M Equity Deal
CoinDesk
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Murano Global Investments, a Nasdaq-listed real estate firm that owns hotels across Mexico, said it's building a bitcoin treasury strategy and mulls ways to integrate the largest cryptocurrency into its operations.The $800 million market cap...
Mexico’s cycle of poverty: ‘I have to work hard to live better than my mother did’
El País
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July 10, 2025
María Mancilla is 65 years old and constantly working. She has been cleaning houses for over 30 years, and her debts keep her in the workforce despite her back pain and bronchitis. She earns about 7,500 pesos a month (around $375), much of which...
Argentine National Day Celebrated with Diplomatic Reception in Dhaka
Textile Focus
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July 10, 2025
The Embassy of the Argentine Republic in Bangladesh hosted a vibrant diplomatic reception on Wednesday (9 July, 2025) evening at Le Méridien Hotel in Dhaka to celebrate the National Day of Argentina. The event was graced by the presence of the...