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Colombia - Calls to action
International Committee of the Red Cross
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August 8, 2025
To state and non-state armed actors As the fighting intensifies, armed actors must protect civilians and those who no longer take part in the hostilities. International humanitarian law must be respected by the parties to the conflict, without...
Health care: another casualty of the armed conflict - Colombia
International Committee of the Red Cross
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August 8, 2025
They also included threats; communities having their access to health services restricted or cut off entirely; health workers being forced to provide care in inadequate conditions; the theft of medicines and equipment; and actions to hinder care...
Colombia: decent detention conditions are still a long way off
International Committee of the Red Cross
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August 8, 2025
The state has begun applying positive measures such as Act 2292 of 2023, which benefited 90 women its first year of implementation. Nonetheless, overcrowding remains a concern. In prisons run by the INPEC, it reached an average of 25.6 per cent....
Colombia: the impact of armed conflicts on children
International Committee of the Red Cross
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August 8, 2025
Several factors made children more vulnerable to involvement in hostilities: a lack of life opportunities; limited access to education; weakened protective environments; and the presence of armed groups near their communities. These factors...
Colombia: trade unions condemn US interference in Alvaro Uribe ruling
National Union of Journalists
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August 7, 2025
Follows conviction of Colombia's former president The NUJ has joined trade unions across the UK and Ireland in expressing support for the independence of the Colombian judiciary following criticism from US secretary of state Marc Rubio. Members of...
Miami Strategic Intelligence Institute Condemns the Assassination of Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay
EIN Presswire
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August 15, 2025
In a unified message, MSI² members expressed their demand for justice in this case and a thorough and transparent investigation MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, August 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Miami Strategic Intelligence Institute (MSI²)...
Cibus Reports Second Quarter Financial Results and Provides Year-to-Date Business Update for 2025
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 14, 2025
Streamlining operational focus on Rice herbicide tolerance traits and partner-funded and/or supported programs, expected to reduce annual cash usage to approximately $30 million by 2026 Commercialization of Rice herbicide tolerance traits HT1 and...
The International Association of Political Consultants -IAPC- expresses our great sorrow for the passing of Senator and pre-candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay in the Republic of Colombia
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 14, 2025
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carlos Fara, President of the IAPC, issued the following statement: The assassination of Senator and Presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay is an act of magnicide that wounds Colombia and strikes...
LLYC and Progreso Win Two Awards for Clara, the Digital Ambassador Transforming Sustainability in Central America
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 12, 2025
Clara earned first place at the 2025 PR News Impact Communications Awards and the International Sustainability Awards MIAMI, Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LLYC, a global marketing and corporate affairs consulting firm, and Progreso, a leading...
School of Rock Celebrates 100th International Franchise Milestone
EIN Presswire
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August 12, 2025
Global Music Education Brand Marks Major Growth Moment with Continued Expansion Across 16 Countries CANTON, MA, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- School of Rock, the global leader in performance-based music education and a...
DOH REPORTS 12TH TRAVEL-RELATED DENGUE VIRUS CASE OF 2025
Hawaii State Department of Health
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August 12, 2025
Posted on Aug 12, 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 dengue cases to 12 in the state in 2025 (one on Maui, 11 on Oʻahu)....
Streann Media Launches Vertical Video Streaming and Global Fan Communities for ASU 2025 Junior Pan American Games
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 11, 2025
Miami, FL, Aug. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Streann Media, the official next-generation video, community, and AI OTT Partner of the Panam Sports Channel, announced today the launch of an interactive multi-screen and vertical video streaming...
Michigan Woman Indicted for Smuggling Aliens, Including Children, Across the Northern Border
The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico
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September 4, 2025
Note: View indictment here. A Michigan woman has been indicted for her role in an international alien smuggling conspiracy which brought aliens, including children, from Central America into the United States across the northern border. “This DOJ...
DOXA® Talent Ranked #230 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
EIN Presswire
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August 12, 2025
DOXA® Talent has been ranked #230 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list, placing it among the top 500 fastest-growing private companies in the United States. BOISE, ID, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- DOXA® Talent, a global leader in...
Eddy Vera Announces 2025 Expansion, Mentorship Program, and International Tour
EIN Presswire
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August 8, 2025
Entrepreneur Eddy Vera to launch “Activate Your Purpose,” expand EV Financial–EV Foundation alliance, and begin international speaking tour. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, August 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Venezuelan-born entrepreneur, speaker,...
Classification of the armed conflicts in Colombia
International Committee of the Red Cross
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August 8, 2025
Why does the ICRC classify armed conflicts? The ICRC classifies armed conflicts solely to fulfil its humanitarian mission. This mission includes carrying out its functions under the Geneva Conventions, their Additional Protocols and the Statutes...
Corporate Training Market Navigating Business with CAGR of 7% with Revenue of $805.6 billion by 2035
EIN Presswire
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August 8, 2025
By training program, the quality training segment is the highest revenue contributor to the market WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, August 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The corporate training market was valued at $361.5 billion in 2023, and is...
Bitget Wallet Launches USD-Based Crypto Card in Brazil, Eye Latin America Expansion
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 7, 2025
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget Wallet, the leading non-custodial crypto wallet, has launched its USD-based, zero-fee Mastercard crypto payment card in Brazil, marking its entry into Latin America's fast-growing...
Aegis Resources Ltd. Closes Oversubscribed Non-brokered Private Placement
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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September 3, 2025
This news release is not for distribution to United States newswire service or for dissemination in the United States Vancouver, B.C., Sept. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aegis Resources Ltd. (“Aegis” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that...
Cresco Announces Strategic Transaction to Build Regional Powerhouse in Corporate Services and BPO
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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September 3, 2025
MIAMI, Sept. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cresco, an A.I. and data-driven provider of corporate services, has entered into a strategic transaction with Siglo BPO, a leading Latin American business process outsourcing firm. The transaction reflects...