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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...

Colombian presidential hopeful gets shot in skull
(MENAFN) Colombian senator and presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe Turbay was critically injured after being shot in the head during a campaign event in Bogotá on Saturday. The 39-year-old lawmaker, affiliated with the right-wing Democratic Center...

Manifest Prosthetics and Orthotics Honored as 2025 Emerging Business of the Year by South Tampa Chamber of Commerce
Veteran- and Hispanic woman-owned clinic recognized for innovation, growth, and impact in patient-centered prosthetic care. TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, June 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Manifest Prosthetics and Orthotics, a South Tampa-based...

Solo Traveler Alex Martinez Celebrates 5th Anniversary of Global Adventures
From life-saving surgery to life-changing travels, Alex marks five years of exploring the world while building a thriving remote business. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Alex Martinez, a digital entrepreneur and...

Latest terrorist attack results in death twenty-eight people in Colombia
(MENAFN) A series of coordinated terrorist attacks rocked southwestern Colombia on Tuesday, resulting in eight fatalities and injuring at least 28 others, according to local officials. One of the deadliest incidents took place in a rural region of...

Yuvoice Founder Isvari Maranwe Receives $2 Million Angel Offer for Revolutionary Social Media Platform
London, England, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yuvoice, the bold new social media company founded by award-winning cybersecurity attorney and high-profile activist Isvari Maranwe, has received a $2 million offer from a private angel investor....

DP World Strengthens North American Logistics Network with New Freight Forwarding Office in Mexico City
MEXICO CITY, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DP World, a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, has opened a new freight forwarding office in Mexico City, marking a significant step in the company’s strategy to expand its North...

Personal Lines Insurance Market Is Booming So Rapidly | GEICO, Travelers, Esurance
The Personal Lines Insurance Market Size is estimated to register High CAGR growth over the forecast period from 2025 to 2034. HYDERABAD, TELANGANA, INDIA, June 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The latest study released on the Global Personal...

Rugby Resources Ltd. Provides Update on Arrangement with Pampa Metals
Vancouver, B.C., July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rugby Resources Ltd. (“Rugby” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: RUG) is pleased to report that it has now filed and mailed materials to the shareholders of Rugby, including the Management Information...

Global Times: A new era of shared development and cultural exchange with China: Colombian Ambassador to China
Beijing, China, June 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In an era marked by unprecedented global transformations, the world stands at a critical crossroads, grappling with deepening deficits in peace, development, security, and governance. As humanity...

US Companies Rethink Hiring Models as LATAM Salary Gaps Make Remote Staffing More Attractive
Growing demand for marketing, sales, and administrative talent is prompting U.S. companies to explore nearshore recruitment in Latin America. AZ, UNITED STATES, July 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Economics of Talent Have Changed—And So Has...

ORLADEYO® (berotralstat) Approved in Colombia
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: BCRX) today announced that the National Institute of Drug and Food Surveillance (INVIMA) in Colombia has granted approval for oral, once-daily...

Track And Trace Solutions Market Set to Witness Significant Growth by 2025-2032 | Tracelink Inc., Adents International,
CA, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Track and Trace Solutions Market is estimated to be valued at USD 4,622.4 Mn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 12,139.4 Mn in 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of...

North America’s largest action sports festival, JACKALOPE Fest, returns to Mississauga’s Celebration Square, July 11-13
Mississauga, ON, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JACKALOPE Festival, North America’s only action sports festival, is returning to Mississauga for a second adrenaline-fueled event that’s bigger and bolder, with two new sports added to the mix:...

France Creator Economy Market Set to Witness Significant Growth by 2025-2032 | Meta, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok
CA, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The France creator economy market is estimated to be valued at USD 8,499.8 Mn in 2025. It is expected to reach USD 31,153.8 Mn by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of...

Ex-Colombian President Denounces Government Approach to National Security
(MENAFN) Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe Vélez has sharply condemned the current administration’s approach to national security following a violent assault on Senator Miguel Uribe. He also raised alarms about ongoing assassination threats...

Uribe Criticizes Colombia’s Security Policies
(MENAFN) Former Colombian Leader Álvaro Uribe Vélez has voiced strong disapproval of the current administration’s approach to public safety, referencing the recent violent assault on Senator Miguel Uribe. He also expressed alarm over fresh threats...

Bomb assault murders seven individuals in Colombia
(MENAFN) At least seven people—including two police officers—lost their lives on Tuesday in a series of 17 bomb and car bomb explosions that targeted the Cauca and Valle del Cauca regions in southwestern Colombia, according to officials....

Debt Pressure Building Up for Canadian Businesses
- Delinquencies climb, credit demand dips, and regional cracks deepen - Equifax® Canada Market Pulse — Q1 2025 Quarterly Business Credit Trends and Insights Report TORONTO, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After a cautiously optimistic end to...