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Accordions: From Eastern Europe to Latin America, with love!
Celso Piña and his accordion at the Museo Jose Luis Cuevas in Mexico City in 2008. Medios y Media/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Medios y Media/Getty Images Celso Piña and his accordion at the Museo Jose Luis Cuevas in Mexico City in...

Panama is the Epicenter of the Struggle in Latin America – Opinion Piece
Just a few days ago, the blood of a twelve-year-old indigenous boy, seriously injured by government repression, showed that the conflict was entering a new stage. Before that, Saúl Méndez, main leader of the powerful construction union Suntracs...

Brazil's STF issues arrest warrant against Congresswoman Zambelli
Wednesday, June 4th 2025 - 18:44 UTC Zambelli announced on social media that she has left Brazil to flee “this dictatorship imposed on us” Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) Court Justice Alexandre De Moraes ordered the arrest of Congresswoman...

Brazil’s Lula Blasts U.S. Visa Restrictions on Judge Alexandre de Moraes
(MENAFN) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva strongly criticized the recent U.S. visa restrictions targeting Supreme Federal Court (STF) Justice Alexandre de Moraes, branding the move as “unacceptable.” During a press briefing on...

Mexican National Living Illegally in Hagerstown Indicted in Federal Court
HARRISBURG, PA – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Jose Miguel Molina-Echavarria, age 40, a citizen of Mexico residing in Hagerstown, Maryland, was indicted on May 28, 2025, by a federal...

Brazil gambling assocations unite against potential new tax burden
In the wake of Brazil's Senate approving new ad restrictions last week, the gambling sector could face a further blow in the form of tax increases. Six of the biggest gambling trade associations in Brazil have issued a joint-statement, hitting out...

The Moodie Davitt eZine: A journey of exploration with The Glen Grant & Latin America Report
INTERNATIONAL. Welcome to The Moodie Davitt eZine, Travel Retail’s LookBook. Our cover story casts the spotlight on Campari Group Global Travel Retail’s debut of The Glen Grant Exploration – a limited-edition single malt Scotch whisky series...

Media advisory: IUCN experts to attend UN Oceans Conference in…
IUCN experts have been closely engaging with the 18-month long process to negotiate a political declaration on the implementation of SDG14, expected to be adopted at the conference. At UNOC 3 IUCN is calling for: The establishment of an...

Bulgarian National Radio and China Media Group Sign Cooperation Agreement
The Bulgarian National Radio (BNR) and the China Media Group have signed a cooperation agreement, the BNR said on Wednesday. The agreement was signed at an official ceremony in Beijing by BNR Director General Milen Mitev and the Director of the...

Anitta's Net Worth (2025): Brazil’s Global Pop Star and Business Powerhouse
Anitta's Net Worth (2025): Brazil’s Global Pop Star and Business Powerhouse. Anitta isn’t just a pop singer — she’s a global brand. Rising from the favelas of Rio de Janeiro to the world stage, she has collaborated with international icons like...

Canada next up for FIFA’s WWC media rights tender process
Global soccer's governing body FIFA has now taken its media rights tender process for the 2027 Women's World Cup (WWC) to Canada, one of women's soccer's traditional powerhouse markets. A tender has now been launched in that market, covering...

Wall Street Targets Breakout Gold Producers As Bull Market Accelerates - Financial News Media
(MENAFN- Financial News Media) NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage New York, NY – June 4, 2025 – With gold soaring past $3,000 per ounce in May 2025 - outperforming NASDAQ, the S&P 500, and even bitcoin - Wall Street's attention is shifting. As...

Even bigger! Giant Royal Caribbean ship is the largest ever to call Los Angeles home
Los Angeles residents have a new way to cruise to Mexico. On May 31, Royal Caribbean repositioned the massive Ovation of the Seas to the Port of Los Angeles for Mexico cruises. "We are here in a big way," said Vicki Freed, Royal Caribbean's senior...

Video of Brazilian nuns beatboxing goes viral
SÃO PAULO (OSV News) — A video of Brazilian nuns beatboxing and dancing hip-hop, a scene taken from a local TV show and defined by celebrities like Whoopi Goldberg as “a real life ‘Sister Act,'” went viral on May 28, with millions of views all...

OECS underscores geothermal potential at 17th Caribbean Energy Forum
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) reaffirmed its leadership in advancing geothermal energy across the region at the 17th Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF), held in Miami, Florida. CREF is the Caribbean’s largest annual...

Artistes line up for CTO’s inaugural Caribbean Cultural Showcase
The ‘Bouyon Boss’ Asa Bantan, left, and soca sensation Motto will be in New York for Caribbean Week. Photo courtesy CTO Search our comprehensive guide to caribbean events in NYC for more local events — or submit your own! The Caribbean Tourism...

Seth Magaziner addresses gun violence and celebrates heritage month on social media
Congressman Seth Magaziner, representing Rhode Island’s 2nd district, has been active on social media discussing various initiatives and celebrations. His recent posts focus on gun violence legislation and cultural recognition.On June 2, 2025,...

Gianna & Jacqueline Toboni Launch Production Company Mother Media
EXCLUSIVE: Journalist and two-time Emmy-winning documentarian Gianna Toboni and her sister, actress and producer Jacqueline Toboni (The L Word: Generation Q), have announced the launch of Mother Media, a new bi-coastal production company dedicated...

Charlotte Alice Peet: Full story of British journalist found in Brazil after four months missing
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...

Brazilian President disapproves of travel sanctions on (STF)
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva expressed strong disapproval of the United States' decision to impose visa restrictions on Supreme Federal Court (STF) Justice Alexandre de Moraes, labeling the move as...