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Colombian Court Declares Former President Álvaro Uribe Guilty
teleSUR
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File photo taken on November 27, 2023, of former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe Vélez speaking during a press conference in Bogotá, Colombia. Photo: EFE/ Carlos Ortega July 28, 2025 Hour: 5:32 pm In a landmark ruling, Judge Sandra Liliana...
UFI launches Business Mission to Bogotá and LATAM
EN
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July 29, 2025
UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, has opened registration for its Business Mission to Colombia and LATAM, which will take place 14-15 October to Bogotá, hosted by Corferias. UFI’s first Mission in the region serves two...
When Aid Is Cut, Women Pay The Price
Forbes
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By Lauren Hendricks, President and CEO, Trickle Up In mid-July, the U.S. Congress passed a devastating rescission package that claws back billions in foreign aid—funds that were already designated to fight global poverty, support climate...
Avianca Now Offers a Free 24-Hour Stopover in Bogotá—Here's How To Make the Most of It
Conde Nast Traveler
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July 29, 2025
Travelers can now experience one of South America’s most culturally rich and bustling capitals as a free perk on their next flight. Colombia-based airline Avianca has just begun offering 24-hour stopovers in its home city of Bogotá. Airline...
Currency and Crime: What’s Really Keeping Tourists Away from Costa Rica
The Rio Times
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July 28, 2025
Costa Rica faces a challenging economic situation as its vital tourism sector struggles. Official data from the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) reveals a notable decline in visitors in early 2025. Visitor arrivals by air dropped 2.8%, totaling...
Horizon - ESG Regulatory News and Trends - July 2025
JD Supra - California
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August 1, 2025
[co-author: Semhal Gebrekirstos] Welcome to Horizon, DLA Piper’s monthly bulletin reporting on late-breaking legislative and policy developments in ESG. Our aim is to scan the litigation, enforcement, and regulatory horizon to help inform business...
Cayman: Chamber of Commerce Small Biz Bootcamp, 6,7,8 August
I News Cayman
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July 29, 2025
July 29, 2025 – GEORGE TOWN, CAYMAN ISLANDS — The Caribbean Development Bank’s (CDB) SheTrades Caribbean Regional Hub is collaborating with the Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce and the Cayman Islands Centre for Business Development to host a...
New agreement inked to boost Guyana-Colombia economic relations
News Room
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July 29, 2025
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Tuesday between the Guyana Office for Investment (GO-Invest) and Procolombia to boost economic relations between Guyana and Colombia. Signing the document were GO-Invest’s Chief Investment Officer,...
Fernandez unhappy with scheduling turnaround after opening-round exit at National Bank Open
CBC/Radio-Canada
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July 29, 2025
Leylah Fernandez, Bianca Andreescu and Rebecca Marino are all out of the National Bank Open. Fernandez, of Laval, Que., lost 6-4, 6-1 to Australia's Maya Joint in the first round on Tuesday, not long after Andreescu withdrew from the tournament...
‘Worrisome Precedent’: Marco Rubio Denounces Colombia Convicting Conservative ex-President
Breitbart
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July 29, 2025
A Colombian judge on Monday convicted conservative former President Álvaro Uribe Vélez on charges of abuse of process and bribery of a public official in a trial widely denounced as irregular by local and international politicians and his...
Israel Loses Top Coal Supplier As Colombia Imposes Total Export Ban Over Gaza
MENAFN
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN- The Rio Times) The Colombian government has fully banned the export of thermal coal to Israel, a move enacted in July 2025 through a formal presidential decree. President Gustavo Petro made this decision in response to Israel's ongoing...
Lo que sigue tras el fallo contra Álvaro Uribe y el impacto en el mapa político de Colombia
KVIA - Texas
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July 29, 2025
Análisis de Andrea Gómez, CNN en Español Por primera vez en la historia de Colombia un expresidente fue condenado penalmente por delitos comunes. Este lunes, la jueza Sandra Liliana Heredia declaró culpable a Álvaro Uribe por fraude procesal y...
Medellín’s Mayor Says Colombian Government Ignoring Offers To Help Solve Overcrowding At International Airport
Finance Colombia
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July 29, 2025
The Mayor’s Office of Medellín has publicly reiterated its offer to provide logistical and human resource support to the national government to alleviate severe delays in immigration processing at José María Córdova International Airport...
What we're hearing in the transfer window: Arsenal still open to Eze deal; Man Utd striker search latest
ESPN India
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August 1, 2025
The transfer window is open across Europe, and business is starting to get done. What are ESPN's reporters hearing about possible deals? Every Friday until September, we'll bring you the latest updates and insights on the biggest transfer news....
EVERTEC, Inc. (NYSE:EVTC) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Insider Monkey
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August 1, 2025
EVERTEC, Inc. (NYSE:EVTC) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript July 31, 2025 Operator: Good day, and welcome to the EVERTEC Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] Please note this event is being recorded. I would now...
Colombia Enforces Complete Ban on Coal Exports to Israel
MENAFN
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Colombian President Gustavo Petro has declared a complete prohibition on coal exports to Israel, vowing that "not a single ton of coal" will be shipped as Israeli military operations continue in Gaza, according to multiple media outlets....
Colombia Completely Bans Coal Export to Israel
MENAFN
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Colombian President Gustavo Petro has declared an absolute ban on the export of coal to Israel, stating that "not a single ton of coal" will be shipped as long as Israeli military operations continue in Gaza. This decision, reported by...
Sen. Moreno proposes 20-year prison terms for execs whose companies hire unauthorized workers
Cleveland.com - Ohio
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July 29, 2025
WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno is introducing legislation that would impose stiff penalties on U.S. executives whose companies hire unauthorized immigrants. His ‘‘Strengthening Accountability for Employers Hiring Individuals and Reforming...
Fernandez unhappy with scheduling turnaround after opening-round exit at National Bank Open
CBC/Radio-Canada
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July 29, 2025
Leylah Fernandez, Bianca Andreescu and Rebecca Marino are all out of the National Bank Open. Fernandez, of Laval, Que., lost 6-4, 6-1 to Australia's Maya Joint in the first round on Tuesday, not long after Andreescu withdrew from the tournament...
Celebrating Colombian Independence in SLC
The Daily Utah Chronicle
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July 29, 2025
From 1 to 10 pm on Saturday, Jordan Park was full of music, dancing, food trucks and stalls, traditional Colombian hats (Sombrero Vueltiao), and non-traditional but much more popular Colombian soccer jerseys. Children played soccer nearby on a...