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USAID halt creates major impact on Maldives projects

A source familiar with the situation confirmed that all USAID programs in the Maldives have been put on hold.

4 February 2025

Brazil again postpones vote on central bank financial autonomy

Financial autonomy would further increase the bank's independence from the executive branch.

Haiti's child death toll mounts as security mission lags

Violence in Ganthier had by Aug. 1 displaced nearly 6,000 residents, U.N. data showed.

Brazil authorities recovering bodies from plane crash, 62 killed

The plane, an ATR-72 turboprop, was bound for Sao Paulo from Cascavel and crashed around 1:30 p.m. (1630 GMT) in Vinhedo.

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With cheers and matrimony, North Americans celebrate total solar

At up to 4 minutes and 28 seconds, the total eclipse surpassed the duration of the 2017 one.

Mexico welcomes home Ecuador embassy staff after armed raid

Ecuador argued it was unlawful to grant asylum to Glas, who had been convicted twice on graft charges.

Diplomats push for progress on Haiti transition

The U.N. estimates at least 1,500 have been killed in the first three months of this year.

Scientists discover possible hammerhead shark nursery in Ecuador

Researchers will continue to monitor the shark to confirm that she was in a breeding area.

Shell sells stake in SouthCoast Wind Energy to Ocean Winds

The SouthCoast Wind project was created in 2018 as a 50-50 joint venture to develop a proposed offshore wind farm.

Calm in Haitian capital extends into second day

Haiti, like Canada a former French colony, has long been impoverished and politically volatile.

Brazil's government to launch commission to unlock integration

$10 billion would be made available to finance infrastructure projects seeking enhanced trade and reduced transportation time to Asia.

Mexico breaks relations with Ecuador after embassy stormed

Ecuador contends that Mexico's asylum offer was illegal.