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Only Donald Trump can counter the coup d'état of 2008
Renew America
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By Joan Swirsky May 18, 2016 WHAT TRUMP "GETS" Of the 16 "establishment" candidates the non-politician businessman Mr. Trump defeated to become the presumptive Republican presidential nominee of 2016, he, more than any of his former rivals, seems...
Contesting Electoral Fraud in Venezuela: Implications for the Future of Democracy in Latin America
Georgetown Journal of International Affairs - Washington D.C.
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June 13, 2025
GJIA: How has Maduro’s leadership eroded democratic institutions in Venezuela since he began his presidency 11 years ago, and how have those changes culminated in the conditions surrounding the most recent elections? Isabel de Saint Malo:...
Biblioteca Nacional Aruba receives ‘OCLC Award for ‘Innovative Cooperation Initiatives in the Caribbean’
EA News
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June 14, 2025
Biblioteca Nacional Aruba is the recipient of the OCLC ACURIL Award for ‘Innovative Cooperation Initiatives in the Caribbean’ for the ‘Coleccion Aruba’ project. This prestigious recognition is a testament to the project’s creativity and commitment...
Boxed in by construction, Moorhead businesses hold out hope for revamped downtown
InForum - North Dakota
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June 14, 2025
MOORHEAD — Besides a trickle of delivery drivers, The Spice Grille, a Ghanaian and Afro-Caribbean restaurant in Moorhead, is completely empty around lunchtime. It’s a common sight, according to owner Tony Andrews, who says business has been...
Singapore’s benevolent leadership and the Caribbean
Barbados Today
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June 14, 2025
1 “Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave” – Matthew 20:26-27 Between 1982 and 2007, I had the occasion to visit Singapore four times. Over those 25...
TRUE COLORS ON PARADE: selective cognizance by (red) news media
Renew America
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By Curtis Dahlgren October 6, 2009 "Hugo Chavez is trying to do for all of Latin America, you know, they've been trying to do it for years . . to eliminate poverty." — Barbara Walters, 3/16/07 (www.mrc.org re 20/20) [excerpts from a 2007 column]...
Keira Knightley reflects on negative consequence of Pirates of the Caribbean role
The Independent
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June 14, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Royal Caribbean Changes Serenade’s Itineraries in Alaska
Cruise Industry News
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Royal Caribbean International is making adjustments to select itineraries set to be offered by the Serenade of the Seas in Alaska. According to a statement sent to booked guests, the ship is no longer set to offer scenic cruising in the Inside...
EPA expands its international network
Gulf Today
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June 14, 2025
As part of a strategic vision to strengthen international cooperation and enhance the UAE’s presence in global publishing, the Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) is expanding its international network through key participation in major cultural...
Brazil-Caribbean Summit to strengthen alliances
Radio Habana Cuba
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June 14, 2025
Havana, June 14 (RHC)-- The Brazil-Caribbean Summit, with the participation of leaders from 17 countries, will address the situation in Haiti, promote robust climate financing, and expand food security and energy connectivity. Convened by...
Travel warning issued for popular Caribbean destination as crime rises
MLive - Michigan
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June 14, 2025
If you’re planning to visit the Dominican Republic, the U.S. State Department says you should use extra caution as a rise in violent crime has been reported. On Thursday, the department issued a Level 2 Travel Advisory for the popular Caribbean...
Meeting Business Travelers Demands In The Sky
Forbes
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getty In the fast-paced world of global commerce, things like time, connectivity, and comfort are more than luxuries—they’re necessities. Business travelers navigating tight schedules and long-haul routes require an airline that delivers...
South America's leftwing leaders support CFK after court ruling
MercoPress
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Thursday, June 12th 2025 - 10:55 UTC Lula and Petro called CFK to express their solidarity Most of South America's leftwing leaders expressed their solidarity with former Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (CFK), whose 6-year...
Businesses urged to prioritise workers
The Nation Barbados
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June 13, 2025
Caribbean businesses are being called to place greater emphasis on people-first initiatives that prioritise employee well-being, growth, and inclusion. This message was at the forefront of a recent People Leaders Breakfast Meeting hosted by...
Calesita: Speed dating the best food in Latin America
Buenos Aires Herald
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June 12, 2025
Dozens of top chefs from Argentina and Latin America. Eight restaurants and bars across Buenos Aires. Free rides on vintage buses taking patrons from one place to the next to try some of the best food the region has to offer. All in one single...
Caribbean stars shine bright for Reggae on the River 2025
Caribbean National Weekly
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June 13, 2025
Reggae on the River returns for its 36th edition from August 1–3, 2025. Nestled along the banks of the Eel River, this globally recognized festival is once again putting the spotlight on the powerful influence of Caribbean music and culture. This...
A divided America stands at immigration crossroads
Donga Ilbo
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On the subway I often take, there is a woman I regularly see. Small in stature and of Central or South American descent, she spends the day riding the subway, stepping on and off repeatedly while calling out “chocolate” in Spanish. In her...
What Latin America’s civil service reforms can teach Australia about building a modern public sector
The Mandarin
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June 12, 2025
Decades of reform offer timely insights for boosting public trust and efficiency in public administration. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) The ability of governments to improve citizens’ lives is directly tied to their institutional capacity, with human...
South America’s largest airline doubles flights to Sydney and Melbourne
KARRYON
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June 12, 2025
From November 2025, Sydney will see its Santiago flights increase from three times a week to daily services. Melbourne will follow in December 2025, also moving to daily flights, marking the first time the city has enjoyed non-stop connections...
UN C-24: Latin American countries advocate for Sahrawi people’s inalienable right to self-determination
Sahara Press Service
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New York (United Nations), 12 June 2025 (SPS) – During the proceedings of the UN Special Committee on Decolonization (C-24), several Latin American and Caribbean countries called for expediting the Sahrawi people’s right to self-determination and...