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Wow Remote Teams Unpacks the Marketing Talent Surge Across Latin America
Latin America's remote marketing talent is booming—Wow Remote Teams reports a surge in U.S. demand for bilingual specialists across key LATAM hubs. QUEEN CREEK , AZ, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- U.S. companies look south as...

Head of Colombian criminal group gets detained in UAE
(MENAFN) The head of the Colombian criminal group known as the "Border Commandos" has been captured in the United Arab Emirates, Ecuador's Interior Minister announced on Thursday. According to the statement, Roberto Carlos Alvarez Vera, originally...

Deputy Minister David Mahlobo leads water and sanitation programme at Global Financing Conference in Spain, 30 Jun to 3 Jul
Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, David Mahlobo, will lead South Africa’s water and sanitation sector programme at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4), taking place from 30 June to 3 July 2025 in Sevilla,...

Colombia's army states fifty-seven soldiers got kidnapped
(MENAFN) Colombian military authorities reported that 57 soldiers were taken hostage by civilians in the Micay Canyon area in the country’s southwest. Thirty-one soldiers were captured on Saturday, with the remaining 26 abducted on Sunday by a...

DOH Reports Ninth Travel-Related Dengue Virus Case of 2025
Posted on Jun 27, 2025 in Newsroom HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed a new travel-related case of dengue virus on Oʻahu, bringing the total number of cases reported in Hawai‘i in 2025 to nine (eight on Oʻahu, one on...

CHRISTUS Health receives national recognition for social responsibility
(IRVING, Texas), June 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CHRISTUS Health is recognized as one of the most socially responsible health care systems in the country, according to a new report released this week. The health system received an A grade on the...

BargainAirTicket Launches Spanish Website to Help Latino Travelers Save on Flights
Spanish-speaking travelers can now browse deals and get flight help via phone or WhatsApp with BargainAirTicket's new Spanish-language website. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- BargainAirTicket.com has launched a...

XS.com Crowned as “Top Client Funds Protection Broker” at Money Expo Colombia
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, June 27, 2025 /Business News/ -- XS.com, the global FinTech and financial services provider, added another prestigious accolade to its growing list of achievements by winning the “Top Client Funds Protection Broker” award...

Juan Valdez® Becomes Official Coffee of the LA Rams
Green Coffee Company and Los Angeles Rams Announce New Multi-Year Partnership to Make Juan Valdez® the Official Coffee of the Rams MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Today, Green Coffee Company and the Los Angeles Rams...

Operation Green Shield Strikes Huge Blow to Environmental Crime Networks Across the Amazon Basin
In a major milestone for international environmental law enforcement, Operation Green Shield has disrupted criminal networks operating across the Amazon Basin ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, July 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a major...

Aterian Expands Presence on Mercado Libre into Chile, Colombia, and Argentina
SUMMIT, N.J., June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aterian, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATER), a consumer products company, today announced the expansion of its presence on Mercado Libre, Latin America’s leading e-commerce platform. Building on its 2024 launch on...

Univest Securities, LLC Announces Closing of $1.2 Million Registered Direct Offering for its Client Houston American Energy Corp. (NYSE American: HUSA)
New York, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Univest Securities, LLC (“Univest”), a member of FINRA and SIPC, and a full-service investment bank and securities broker-dealer firm based in New York, today announced the closing of registered direct...

PlacidWay Fuels Global Boom in Plastic Surgery Tourism, Guiding Patients to World-Class Care
PlacidWay drives global plastic surgery tourism, linking patients to top surgeons abroad with quality care, savings, and personalized support. DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The world of aesthetic enhancement is...

Beauveria Bassiana Market 2023–2032 : Emerging Trends, Growth Opportunities, Growth And Business Strategies
Market has experienced rapid growth driven by an increase in demand for sustainable agricultural solutions, stringent regulations on chemical pesticide usage. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Beauveria bassiana...

CBP officers seize over $1.5 million in hard narcotics at Colombia Solidarity Bridge
LAREDO, Texas - U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized cocaine that totaled over $1,500,000 in street value. “Thanks to the vigilance and dedication of our CBP officers, a...

OmegaPro Founder and Promoter Charged for Running Global $650M Foreign Exchange and Crypto Investment Scam
An indictment was unsealed today in the District of Puerto Rico charging two men for their alleged roles in operating and promoting OmegaPro, an international investment scheme that defrauded victim investors of over $650 million. According to...

XS.com Takes Center Stage as Diamond Sponsor at Money Expo Colombia 2025
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, June 23, 2025 /Business News/ -- XS.com, the global leader in FinTech and financial services, is set to reinforce its influence in Latin America as the Diamond Sponsor of Money Expo Colombia 2025, scheduled for June 25–26...

XTERA Brings Everyday Users Closer to the Digital Economy with Simplicity, Flexibility, and Daily Value
BOGOTA, COLOMBIA, June 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In an increasingly complex digital world, XTERA is making it easier for individuals to access real opportunities without needing technical expertise or long-term commitments. The platform is...

Colombia presidential candidate in critical condition after he gets shot
(MENAFN) Colombian senator and presidential contender Miguel Uribe Turbay was shot in the head during a political event in Bogota on Saturday, leaving him in critical condition. The 39-year-old politician, affiliated with the right-leaning...

Univest Securities, LLC Announces Closing of $2.37 Million Registered Direct Offering for its Client Houston American Energy Corp. (NYSE American: HUSA)
New York, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Univest Securities, LLC (“Univest”), a member of FINRA and SIPC, and a full-service investment bank and securities broker-dealer firm based in New York, today announced the closing of registered direct...