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Find a taste of Venezuelan snacks and treats at Yumfood
Des Moines Register - Iowa
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Patricia Reverol-Urdaneta started Yumfood, a Venezuelan snack and dessert business, in Urbandale, Iowa. Reverol-Urdaneta, originally an engineer, learned to cook from her family in Venezuela and honed her skills during the pandemic. Yumfood offers...
Trump imposes 50% tariff on Brazil, Lula warns of 'reciprocal measures'
ETCFO.com
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July 10, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the U.S. would impose a 50% tariff on all imports from Brazil after a spat this week with his Brazilian counterpart who called him an unwanted "emperor." Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva...
Mike Yardley: Flying LATAM Airlines to South America
Newstalk ZB
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July 8, 2025
LATAM, Latin America’s leading airline group, connects Auckland to Santiago and beyond. I recently travelled to Ecuador and the Galapagos with LATAM Airlines. From New Zealand, there is no quick and easy route, but LATAM jetted me all the way to...
With World Class Physicians & Facilities, Colombia Continues to Lead as a Destination for Medical Tourism in Latin America
Finance Colombia
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July 7, 2025
Colombia continues to solidify its position as one of the most attractive destinations in Latin America for medical tourism, a sector that has shown consistent growth. According to data from ProColombia, medical tourism in the country was valued...
Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Brazil after spat with Lula
The Gazette - Colorado
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By Kanishka Singh and Ricardo Brito WASHINGTON/BRASILIA (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the U.S. would impose a 50% tariff on all imports from Brazil after a spat this week with his Brazilian counterpart who called him an...
‘Texas' FEMA': How beloved grocer H-E-B and restaurants are feeding people after the flood
NBC 5 DFW - Texas
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July 9, 2025
Now that the waters of the Guadalupe River in central Texas have receded, the implications of the aftermath are surging forward. With over 173 people still missing, the search and rescue teams from all over Texas, other states and Mexico are...
Trump imposes harsh tariffs on Brazil over free speech attacks
The News International
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WASHINGTON/BRASILIA: US President Donald Trump has announced to hit Brazil with steep new tariffs, accusing its government of attacking free speech and unfairly targeting his ally, Jair Bolsonaro. The move from the US President comes after a...
Trump slaps 50% tariffs on Brazil after clash with Lula
GEO TV
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WASHINGTON/BRASILIA: US President Donald Trump has announced a sharp 50% tariff on all goods coming from Brazil, just days after a public war of words with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The sudden move follows rising tensions...
Old Mexico Restaurant Closing
Patch
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July 9, 2025
LIVERMORE, CA — Old Mexico, a family-run Mexican restaurant at 1848 Portola Avenue, will close its doors Sunday, July 13. "After many unforgettable years of serving our community, Old Mexico Bar & Grill will be officially closing our doors on...
Baltimore's 'Summer Restaurant Week' returns with 60 restaurants offering special menus
FOX45 - Maryland
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BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Baltimore’s food scene is heating up this summer with the return of Summer Restaurant Week, running from July 25 to August 3. Organized by the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore and presented alongside Visit Baltimore, the 10-day...
Brazil Imports 'Chinese Capitalism' as Competition Heats Up in Cars, Tech, and Services
Folha de Sao Paulo
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July 8, 2025
When a ship unloaded 7,000 BYD cars at the port of Itajaí on May 28, it marked a celebration for the world’s and Brazil’s top seller of electrified vehicles. But as the company welcomed its record shipment, it was also preparing for another...
Latin American airline seats double for Jamaica – Seiveright
Jamaica Observer
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July 6, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — State Minister in the Ministry of Tourism, Senator Delano Seiveright says seat capacity from Latin America into Jamaica will double this summer compared to the same period last year, reflecting the success of the Government’s...
Mexico march against tourism is 'xenophobic,' president says
NBC News
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July 8, 2025
MEXICO CITY — A fierce protest in Mexico City railing against gentrification and mass tourism was fueled by government failures and active promotion to attract digital nomads, according to experts, who said tension had been mounting for years. The...
Houston’s most unique restaurant experiences: The Full Menu
Houston Public Media - Texas
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July 9, 2025
Houston Matters From hot pot, to dim sum, and from cafeteria style dining, to places with live music, Houston food writers discuss their favorite unique restaurant experiences. One of the fire dancers at Houston’s Toca Madera. Listen Audio Embed...
Queen Village's first restaurant week offers prix fixe meals at 18 dinner and lunch spots
Philly Voice
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July 9, 2025
Queen Village is showcasing its burgeoning food scene by offering two weeks of restaurant discounts. As part of the neighborhood's inaugural restaurant week, 18 establishments will be offering prix fixe menus from Friday, July 18, through Sunday,...
Revealed: How much it costs to visit Royal Caribbean’s new private Bahamas beach club
The Independent
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July 9, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Brazil nut prices surge as shortage takes hold
Bakery & Snacks
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The cost of Brazil nuts has shot up over the past twelve months as diminishing supply struggles to meet demand. But what’s causing the shortage and how long will it last? Why is there a Brazil nut shortage? Poor growing conditions in the Amazon...
Solina expands into South American savory food market with New Max...
Food Ingredients First
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Savory ingredients supplier Solina has signed an agreement to acquire New Max, a Brazilian flavor and color solutions company, expanding business into South America. New Max provides flavoring systems and natural colorants to the local food...
5 Restaurants Turning Invasive Lionfish Into Upscale Dining
Forbes
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Scuba diver observing lionfish in the wildPADI / Jay Clue Lionfish are among the ocean’s most striking creatures—elegant, flamboyantly striped, and surprisingly delicious. But beneath their beauty lies a destructive menace. No one knows for...
WHO Launches Initiative to Tax Tobacco and Beverage Corporations to Boost Public Health
Inter Press Service
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July 9, 2025
Development & Aid, Education, Global, Headlines, Health, Labour, TerraViva United Nations Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), delivers a message to multi-stakeholders on the prevention and control...