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Mexico’s cartels are taking a $1.3 billion bite out of the economy through extortion—and they’re getting hungrier
Fortune
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It started with a phone call to a men’s clothing store in the heart of Mexico City’s historic center. “I need you to put together 10,000 pesos ($500) for me weekly, or else we’ll have to do something,” the voice said. The owner hung up and didn’t...
Jamaica celebrates record arrivals from Latin America
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 11, 2025
Jamaica’s tourism sector is celebrating a major milestone this summer, with unprecedented airlift connectivity from Latin America contributing to a surge in visitor arrivals and wider economic benefits across the island. According to Minister of...
Tariff puts Brazil’s orange juice industry ‘at risk,’ exporters warn
Fresh Fruit Portal
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July 11, 2025
Trump imposed a 50% tariff on all Brazilian imports, the U.S.'s second biggest supplier of OJ, and the world's leading producer of the beverage. The country's executive director of the National Association of Citrus Juice Exporters (CitrusBR),...
Opening of Casa Yatí, Namron Hospitality’s first boutique hotel in Oaxaca, Mexico
Travel Daily News
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July 11, 2025
Namron Hospitality opens Casa Yatí in Oaxaca, a boutique eco-luxury hotel blending local culture, nature, sustainability, and immersive guest experiences. A collection of locally rooted boutique hotels across Mexico, Namron Hospitality has...
Indulge in sensational flavors at these Houston spots during Latin Restaurant Weeks
KPRC - Texas
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July 11, 2025
HOUSTON – Latin Restaurant Weeks has returned for its 7th year, bringing a mix of bold flavors with cultural pride. RELATED: Things to do on 713 Day: Celebrate Houston’s Culture with Free Food and Events The popular culinary campaign celebrating...
Michelin-starred restaurant in South Korea investigated for serving dish topped with ants
The Independent
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July 11, 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...
This is not your ordinary restaurant: Wine Bar George at Disney Springs
Florida Today
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Master sommelier George Miliotes owns and operates Wine Bar George at Disney Springs, offering over 200 wines and a curated menu. The restaurant provides wine education opportunities, including pairings with cheeses and formal tasting events. Wine...
Namron Hospitality Announces the Opening of Casa Yatí - the Group’s First Boutique Hotel in Oaxaca, Mexico
Hospitality Net
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July 11, 2025
A collection of locally rooted boutique hotels across Mexico, Namron Hospitality has announced the opening of a new hotel in Oaxaca, marking the brand's expansion onto Mexico's southern Pacific coast. Casa Yatí is now open, offering a serene and...
7 best restaurants in Tempe aren't just for students
AZ Central - Arizona
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When many Arizonans think of Tempe, they think of Arizona State University. Throw a stone and you'll hit a restaurant catering to the student crowd — locally-owned favorites like Nocawich, Haji Baba and Shawarma Paradise even offer cash-strapped...
Taste of Jamaica relocates from Dayton to Trotwood
Dayton Daily News - Ohio
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Sinclair, a 1997 Meadowdale High School graduate who went on to study marketing at Alabama A&M University, has always had that entrepreneurial spirit. She encouraged her partner to start cooking food because she thought “no one has ever had such...
More Tourists Coming to Jamaica from Latin America
Jamaica Information Service
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July 10, 2025
The tourism industry is celebrating another historic milestone this summer as the island records unprecedented connectivity with Latin American markets. According to Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism, Hon. Delano Seiveright, the...
Prices of these two drinks could surge if Trump’s Brazil tariffs stick
The Independent
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July 11, 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...
Cuba: Protesters Detail Abuses in Prison
Human Rights Watch
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July 11, 2025
Protesters detained for participating in the peaceful July 2021 protests in Cuba have been subject to serious abuses in prison, including beatings, solitary confinement, and lack of medical care. While some were released, they say they remain...
What do you need to know about the Brazil-U.S. tariff clash?
CGTN
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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Thursday that he will impose retaliatory tariffs if U.S. President Donald Trump follows through on a pledge to raise tariffs on the South American country to 50 percent. Lula said he will...
The Feed: A Bounty Of Indy Restaurant News
Indianapolis Monthly - Indiana
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July 11, 2025
Dog days at Crate Escapes, which will soon celebrate its grand opening. Photo by Tony ValainisHello, friends! As last week’s July Fourth holiday fell on a Friday—or in my world, The Feed day—we have an especially jam-packed column today. For the...
Trump's Brazil tariff rattles coffee market
BDNews24
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The 50% tariff that the Trump administration has slapped on Brazilian imports has rattled the global coffee market and could make the price of a cup of coffee in the US jump beyond recent highs. Brazil is the world's largest grower and exporter of...
Travel+Leisure: Cusco is South and Central America's best tourist destination in 2025
Andina
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July 10, 2025
A new international award for Cusco, the archaeological capital of the Americas and a World Cultural Heritage Site! This time, the Imperial City, one of Peru's historic capitals, has been chosen, for the seventh consecutive time, the best tourist...
Mexico Remains Top Market for U.S. Ag Exports in 2024
AGNet West - Florida
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July 10, 2025
U.S. Agricultural Exports to Mexico Hit $30.2 Billion in 2024 According to the latest USDA report, Mexico was the number one destination for U.S. agricultural exports in 2024, receiving $30.2 billion worth of goods. Nearly half of that came from...
Italian restaurant recently closed for third time to be revived again
Swindon Advertiser
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There have been signs of new life at Carbonara in the past few weeks as builders have been seen renovating the building, and it has been repainted from green to black. The owners of Carbonara took to social media on Monday, June 16, to announce...
Solina Foods enters South American market with acquisition of Brazil’s New Max
Food Business Africa Magazine
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July 10, 2025
BRAZIL – France-based savoury ingredients supplier, Solina Foods, has signed an agreement to acquire New Max Industrial Ltda (“New Max”), marking Solina’s first step into South America. New Max is a renowned Brazilian player in the field of...