Public R&D and Brazil’s agricultural revolution

Can targeted public investments in R&D drive productivity growth in developing countries? A common presumption in economics is that innovation takes place exclusively in a set of frontier nations, where returns to R&D are high, and countries...

Mexico and the African Union: Two decades of shared commitment

In October 2025, Mexico proudly commemorates 20 years of its status as a Permanent Observer to the African Union (AU). This milestone reflects not only a diplomatic relationship built on respect and dialogue, but also a shared commitment to...

Laying the Groundwork for an Early Warning System Along South America’s Bioceanic Corridors

Asunción, October 23, 2025 (PAHO) – Authorities and technical teams from six countries are gathered in Asunción, Paraguay, to strengthen collaboration toward the creation of an integrated early warning system along the bioceanic corridors of South...

USDA cattle plan: The agricultural agency unveils its plan to reinvigorate cattle industry

The US Department of Agriculture revealed a plan on Oct. 22, 2025, to “fortify” the American beef industry, strengthen ranches, rebuild capacity and lower costs for consumers. The plan announcement comes on the heels of several attention-grabbing...

Ladelin (Delcer) Women Farmers Association Receives Irrigation Equipment from TTM

H.E. Nicole Su, Taiwan’s Ambassador to Saint Lucia, joins members of the Ladelin (Delcer) Women Farmers Association, and other officials for a group photo following the handover ceremony on Friday, October 17, 2015. (Photo credit: TTM) Members of...

Colombia Strengthens Its Role as Indigenous Tourism Leader in Latin America

Colombia is establishing itself as a top destination for indigenous tourism, hosting the first regional congress of this type of tourism. Credit: Luis Ospino / Colombia One Colombia is consolidating its position as a benchmark country in...

Brazil’s First Lady urges use of local food in Indonesia’s MBG

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Brazilian First Lady Janja da Silva on Friday urged Indonesia to prioritize locally sourced ingredients in its Free Nutritional Meals (MBG) Program, citing Brazil’s experience in building a sustainable school meal system. During...

San Rafael, Colombia: A Natural Paradise of Rivers and Pools

San Rafael is a tourist town in Colombia located in the department of Antioquia. Its main attraction is its natural pools. Credit: Ivan Erre Jota, CC BY-SA 2.0 / Flickr Located in the eastern part of Colombia’s Antioquia department, the town of...

Mexican Experts Suspect That Pemex Is Giving Cuba Low Quality Diesel That Won’t Work

The product does not meet the country’s regulations to be considered ultra low in sulfur, but it is suitable for power plants. Between January and September of this year, the daily average number of barrels leaving Mexican state oil refineries was...

Brazilian President Lula accorded official welcome

PUTRAJAYA: Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was accorded an official welcome at the Perdana Putra Complex here on Saturday (Oct 25) in conjunction with his visit to Malaysia, during which he will attend the 47th Asean Summit as a...

Wild Green Yonder: In the banana, a lesson in risks of big agriculture

We’ve all grabbed a banana on the go and thought nothing of it. But what if this everyday fruit disappeared from grocery stores? It sounds dramatic, but it’s a real possibility: The Cavendish banana, the variety that fills almost every supermarket...

Claremont Village honors Latin American culture

Dancers from Ballet Folklorico Alma Mexicana dance on the stage of Shelton Park in Claremont on Saturday for the city’s annual Dia de los Muertos celebration. The dancers entertained the crowd as children watched and danced with them in the park....

Brazilian President Lula receives official welcome in Malaysia ahead of Asean Summit

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 25 — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was accorded an official welcome at the Perdana Putra Complex here today in conjunction with his visit to Malaysia, during which he will attend the 47th Asean Summit and Related...

U.S. corn crop could be the biggest ever. That’s terrible news for America’s farmers.​

FREDERICKSBURG, Iowa — Kyle Wendland stepped away from his engineering degree two decades ago to follow his father - not just into farming corn, but into a world of debt, grit, and stubborn faith he could wrest a living from Iowa’s soil. He calls...

Tensions Escalate Between Colombia and United States as Trump Labels Petro a "Drug Leader" and Imposes Sanctions

Bogota, Colombia – October 25, 2025 – Colombian President Gustavo Petro fiercely rebuked US President Donald Trump's accusation of him being an "illegal drug leader" during a massive rally in Bogota's historic Bolivar Square on Friday. Addressing...

Brazilian President Given Official Welcome In Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was accorded an official welcome at the Perdana Putra Complex here today in conjunction with his visit to Malaysia, during which he will attend the 47th ASEAN Summit and...

GOP’s latest beef: Trump’s trade with Argentina over US farmers

Republican influencer Tomi Lahren took to social media several times this week to chastise the administration’s move toward importing beef from Argentina, calling it a betrayal of “our American ranchers” and igniting a wave of viral reaction. In...

The new MAGA: Making Argentina great again | Ben Peterson

Well, Trump proved me wrong again. I thought he would never put the needs of his friend in Argentina over Montana farmers and ranchers. His bailout of Argentina, that is our competitor in world agricultural commodities, is a slap in the face to...

See Mexico through the camera lens  of Laura Wilson at the Meadows Museum, SMU

Mexico has fascinated Dallas-based photographer Laura Wilson for four decades. In Roaming Mexico: Laura Wilson, now on view at Meadows Museum, SMU through Jan. 11, the photographer reveals the nuances of the United States’ southern neighbor. “The...

Brazilian president visits Malaysia to explore cooperation avenues, attend ASEAN summit

South Africa, Vietnam issue statement agreeing to promote cooperation on diplomacy, national defense, economy ISTANBUL Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva kicked off a three-day visit to Malaysia on Friday to explore avenues of...