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"Chile must diversify its markets; we cannot depend solely on China"
Chilean fruit growing is experiencing significant changes. With most shipments going to China and a global market characterized by oversupply, shifting consumer preferences, and increasing competition, Chilean exporters are struggling to adapt to...

The World’s Largest Adventure Travel & Gear Auction Benefiting Conservation Kicks Off September 27, 2025, World Tourism Day
On Saturday, September 27, 2025, World Tourism Day, the Adventure Travel Conservation Fund Auction returns following last year’s outstanding success raising $114,000 for important conservation efforts globally. Every year, the nonprofit Adventure...

US$53bn Anglo American, Teck M&A world's second-biggest
Anglo American and Teck Resources have agreed to merge in a deal worth more than US$53 billion (A$80.2 billion), creating the mining sector's second-largest acquisition ever. The newly minted entity, Anglo Teck, will be headquartered in Canada...

Anglo American merges with Teck Resources
The merger is expected to deliver annual pre-tax profit of about $1.2b [US$800m] by the end of the fourth year.Anglo American and Teck Resources have entered an agreement to join forces in a proposed merger of equals to form a new company —...

Aruba shines at the 2025 Bucaramanga International Junior Badminton Tournament
0 The Aruba Badminton Federation is proud to share its participation in the prestigious Bucaramanga International Junior Tournament, held from September 3 to 7, 2025. This top-tier event brought together athletes from U11 to U19, including the...

Mastercard Survey: 90% of SMEs That Accept Digital Payments in Puerto Rico Report Significant Business Growth
Other key factors for entrepreneurs include security features, valued by 81% of SMEs, as well as the provider’s ability to grow alongside the business (76%) and the ability to accept different payment types (80%) as well as the capability to...

Bad Bunny reveals why he's stopped performing in America
Bad Bunny is revealing why he stopped performing in the United States. The "Caught Stealing" star, in an interview with I-D magazine published Wednesday, Sept. 10, said his announcement that he wouldn't be performing in the U.S. – amid a 30-show...

Western Union ties up with dLocal for digital payments in Latin America
Western Union has partnered with dLocal, a cross-border payment platform, to provide digital payment options on its online platforms in Latin American markets. The move is expected to align with “local habits and preferences”, offering customers...

Western Iowa Tech Community College president to retire next spring
Western Iowa Tech Community College’s president will retire after nearly two decades with the institution, the college announced this week. Terry Murrell, who has served as Western Iowa Tech Community College’s president since 2011, will retire on...

Anglo American and Teck Resources to Merge, Forming a Copper Giant
By Michael J. de la Merced New York Times LONDON – Two mining giants, Anglo American of Britain and Teck Resources of Canada, agreed Tuesday to merge, creating a powerhouse copper producer in a deal that could reshape the industry. The...

Western Iowa Tech Community College president to retire
The president of Western Iowa Tech Community College in Sioux City plans to retire on May 15, 2026, after serving 15 years in the role. Dr. Terry Murrell (MUR-ell) started at Western Iowa Tech in 2007 as vice president of instruction. Last year,...

Astrology-Inspired Travel Is Here – These Are the Best Destinations for Every Star Sign
The summer came to a rather abrupt end last week, but that doesn't mean that holiday plans are done for the year. In fact, the savviest travellers have been strategically plotting their 2026 holidays to double their annual leave, and with flight...

Lithium mining leaves severe impacts in Chile, but new methods exist: Report
A new report on the impact of lithium mining in South America’s lithium triangle finds the rush to extract lithium in Chile’s Salar de Atacama has had a severe impact on the area’s water supplies. This has impacted the region’s Indigenous peoples,...

The award-winning Latin American journalists behind our investigation lift the lid on big tech’s tactics
In the face of legislative advances, one sector has stood out in its lobbying against regulation around the world: big tech. This is a select group of multibillion-dollar companies such as Meta (owner of Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram), Alphabet...

Business Brief: Teck’s long copper-led road
Good morning. Teck Resources, born in Ontario’s goldfields and rooted in B.C.’s smelters, is set to become a foreign-listed miner even as its leaders insist Vancouver will remain its centre of gravity. That’s in focus today, along with a look at a...

Anglo American and Teck to combine through a merger of equals
Anglo American plc and Teck Resources Limited announce they have reached an agreement to combine the two companies in a merger of equals to form the Anglo Teck group, a global critical minerals champion and top five global copper producer7,...

She was deported nine times. Then, like others, she found her American Dream in Mexico
Tijuana, Mexico — Esther Morales lived in the United States for roughly 20 years. Despite being deported several times, she repeatedly returned illegally for a chance at the American Dream. Her ninth deportation, in 2009, would be her last. Unable...

Latin American Artists Fight AI Music Flood Stealing Royalties on Spotify
In the bustling music scenes of Latin America, from Chile’s reggae-rap circuits to Mexico’s indie rock hubs, independent artists are sounding alarms over an unprecedented influx of AI-generated tracks on major streaming platforms. Musicians like...

Fue deportada nueve veces. Luego, como otros, encontró su sueño americano en México
Por Michael Ríos, CNN Esther Morales vivió en Estados Unidos durante aproximadamente 20 años. A pesar de haber sido deportada varias veces, regresó ilegalmente en repetidas ocasiones buscando la oportunidad de alcanzar el sueño americano. Su...

China’s New Trade Empire Is Reshaping South America Geopolitics
China’s growing role in South America can be seen most clearly in the way it is reshaping the continent’s basic geography of trade and transport. Instead of relying on old, often inefficient routes that pass through third-party ports or require...