The 2026 World Happiness Report is out, and while Nordic countries continue to dominate, there’s a major moment for Latin America. For the first time ever, Costa Rica has cracked the top five,...
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Nicaragua’s Exotic Animal Trade Is Surging — But at What Cost?
18 minutes ago | World
There’s a growing story coming out of Nicaragua — and it’s raising serious global concern. The country is now exporting over 11,000 exotic animals per month, a massive spike compared to previous...
China Sends 60,000 Tons of Rice to Cuba Amid Ongoing Support
1 day ago | World
China has dispatched a major shipment of 60,000 tons of rice to Cuba, reinforcing its ongoing support for the island as it faces economic pressure and food shortages. The shipment, announced by the...
Petro Named in U.S. Investigations as Colombia Heads Toward Key Election
1 day ago | World
Gustavo Petro has been linked to two ongoing criminal investigations in the United States, adding new political tension just months before Colombia’s presidential election. According to reports,...
Peru’s Tourism Boom Hits New Heights — Led by Chile
Peru is officially back on the global travel map — and then some. In 2025, the country welcomed a record-breaking 3.4 million international visitors, marking a major post-pandemic comeback and a new...
Argentina Officially Withdraws from World Health Organization
1 day ago | World
Argentina has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organization, marking a significant shift in the country’s global health alignment. The decision, confirmed by Foreign Affairs Minister Pablo...
Mexico City Turns the Zócalo Into the World’s Biggest Soccer Class
In a moment that felt like a preview of World Cup fever, Mexico City made history by hosting the largest football class ever recorded. More than 9,500 people filled the iconic Zócalo for a 40-minute...
Colombia and Ecuador Clash Over Alleged Border Bombing Incident
5 days ago | World
Tensions are rising between Colombia and Ecuador after Colombian President Gustavo Petro accused Ecuador of dropping a bomb near their shared border. Petro shared images of an unexploded device that...
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