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Mexican national admits to employing noncitizens in Missouri
KTTN - Missouri
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July 30, 2025
A Mexican national residing in Springfield, Missouri, entered a guilty plea in federal court Tuesday, admitting to participating in a years-long racketeering conspiracy that involved transporting, harboring, and employing individuals not...
Caribbean Golden Visa offers fast-track citizenship to investors buying property
Financial Express
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Caribbean golden visa programs are gaining popularity among wealthy foreigners who are willing to invest in a property to attain citizenship. There are five Caribbean countries, Antigua and Barbuda, the Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, Saint...
Brazil’s Financial Morning Call for July 30, 2025
The Rio Times
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July 30, 2025
Brazil’s financial markets open today amidst heightened uncertainty driven by U.S. tariff threats and domestic economic pressures. The looming 50% U.S. tariffs on Brazilian imports, effective August 1, 2025, jeopardize R$175 billion in export...
Guyana and Colombia prioritise security and sustainability as embassy reopens
News Room
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July 30, 2025
At an event held to mark the 215th anniversary of Colombia’s Independence and the official reopening of the Colombian Embassy in Guyana, both countries reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, with a clear focus on two shared...
Blowholes, beaches and some of the best real estate in the country
Allhomes
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Everyone knows Kiama has a blowhole. (In fact, it has two.) What you might not know is that Kiama Blowhole is the largest in the world. The seaside landmark was formed by a collapsed ancient volcanic vent, eroded down to a 2.5-metre-wide hole....
Kemi Badenoch says she wants to be Britain’s Javier Milei – but is the Argentinian president a model to follow?
The Conversation
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July 30, 2025
When UK Conservative party head Kemi Badenoch recently declared that she aspires to be Britain’s Milei, she aligned herself with one of the world’s most radical and controversial leaders. Javier Milei, Argentina’s self-styled “anarcho-capitalist”...
Brazil Turns to Natural Gas: Latin America’s Largest Plant Changes the Country’s Energy Game
The Rio Times
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July 29, 2025
Brazil has started a big new chapter in its energy future. At the end of May 2025, the country switched on the GNA II natural gas power plant at Porto do Açu, a private port and industrial hub in Rio de Janeiro state. Government regulator ANEEL...
Caribbean islands where South Africans can buy real estate and gain citizenship
IOL
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Imagine exchanging your South African rands for a slice of Caribbean paradise, not only into a holiday home, but into a second passport. For South African travellers seeking global mobility or a holiday bolt‑hole in the sun, five Eastern Caribbean...
The dreamy Caribbean islands giving out passports if you buy a home there - and they're MUCH cheaper than the UK
Daily Mail
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July 30, 2025
By JOWENA RILEY Published: 09:35 EDT, 30 July 2025 | Updated: 09:42 EDT, 30 July 2025 Five dream holiday destinations in the Caribbean are offering a tempting deal to wealthy expats: invest in a home and receive a second passport in return....
Housing a Movement: Adverse Possession in California
Utne Reader
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One night a little more than a decade ago, Steve DeCaprio pulled his bike up to an abandoned house in Ghost Town, a poor neighborhood in West Oakland dotted with vacant lots. He cut through the rusty lock on the chain-link fence with bolt cutters,...
Index: 3 Latin American nations offer nicer lifestyles for U.S. retirees
United Press International (UPI)
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A man rests on Jaco beach, in San Jose, Costa Rica, in July 2024. The country attracts retirees with its biodiversity, peaceful environment and high-quality medical care. File Photo by Jeffrey Arguedas/EPA July 29 (UPI) -- Panama, Mexico and Costa...
'I still occupy real estate in his head': Tesla co-founder Martin Eberhard takes a swipe at Elon Musk in rare interview
The Economic Times
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July 29, 2025
In a rare and revealing interview with YouTuber Kim Java, Tesla co-founder Martin Eberhard opened up about the early days of the electric car company—and offered some sharp commentary on Elon Musk, the man who would eventually become its most...
On a knife edge: why Mexico’s new President faces significant challenges to her energy transition plans
Energy Knowledge - Energy Institute
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Claudia Schienbaum ascended to the Mexican Presidency after heading the government of Mexico City Photo: Eneas De Troya, licensed in CC by 2.0 They say knowledge is power. Sheinbaum holds a PhD and Master’s degree in energy engineering, plus a BA...
Key things to onsider when looking at Caribbean CBI programs
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 30, 2025
Gaining a second citizenship goes beyond having another passport—it’s about expanding your options, planning for uncertain times, and ensuring your assets and family have a backup plan. Caribbean CBI programs can open these doors, but fundamental...
Why oil-rich Venezuela still struggles to pay its bills
Energy Knowledge - Energy Institute
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The positivity seen in state-owned oil and gas company publicity photographs has not translated into improvements in the sector Photo: PDVSA It’s hard to point the finger anywhere other than at governments since Hugo Chávez gained power in 1998....
When Digital Menus Meet Real Estate: Finding Opportunity in Restaurant Tech
TechNews180
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July 29, 2025
I was sitting in a small family-owned Italian place about two years ago, watching the owner frantically try to change their printed menu prices with correction tape because their food costs had spiked. The lunch rush was starting, and customers...
Mexico to open 18 additional hospitals this year: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped
Mexico News Daily
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July 30, 2025
The opening of new public hospitals and workforce productivity were among the issues President Claudia Sheinbaum spoke about at her Tuesday morning press conference. She also responded to a question about the new public transport cable car line...
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:RCL) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Insider Monkey
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July 30, 2025
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:RCL) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript July 29, 2025 Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. beats earnings expectations. Reported EPS is $4.38, expectations were $4.09. Operator: Good morning. My name is Regina, and I will...
Rs 47,000 Crore Gone! Mexican Billionaire Ricardo Salinas Loses 25% Wealth To Loan Scam
News18
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July 30, 2025
Last Updated:July 30, 2025, 14:06 IST Mexican billionaire Ricardo Salinas lost 25% of his $16 billion fortune in a global loan scam run by fraudsters posing as Astor heirs, triggering legal action and market shock Salinas' legal team has frozen...
Navigating Real Estate in Two Texas Markets: Austin vs. Hidalgo
FTN News
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July 29, 2025
Texas is a vast state with an incredibly diverse housing market. From tech hubs like Austin to culturally rich towns near the southern border, such as Hidalgo, real estate dynamics shift dramatically depending on where you’re looking....