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Yellow Fever Arrives in Costa Rica
(Vax-Before-Travel News)The Costa Rican Ministry of Health recently reported a positive case of yellow fever following the results issued by the laboratory of the Costa Rican Institute for Research and Teaching in Nutrition and Health. This is a...

LatAm Region Emerges as Major Crypto Hub Amid Volatile Growth : Research
October 7, 2025 @ 12:16 am By Omar Faridi Between July 2022 and June 2025, Latin America reportedly recorded around $1.5 trillion in crypto transaction volume, according to an update from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. Chainalysis also...

Scientists stunned after cameras show elusive creatures giving each other hugs: 'This is kind of a big discovery'
"Really complex behaviors." by Cody JanuszkoOctober 3, 2025 When most people think of bats, they likely don't think of cuddly hugs. However, researchers recently captured footage of a group of spectral bats hugging to say hello, The New York Times...

Satya Nadella in Signal magazine: ‘It’s not a technology wave, it’s a new way of working’
Moneyball meets Ted Lasso Sitting at the table in Europa’s office it is easy to see why Endika Alonso, Angela Blanco, Valeria Coto, Álvaro Rivera and Daniela Pérez-Pasten make such a good team. They are from different countries – Spain, Bolivia,...

‘Commitment, communication and hard work’ | Carlos Fernando Chacón’s journey from Bolivia to Happy Valley
Balancing academics with NCAA Division I Athletics isn’t an easy task, especially when you’re a graduate student pursuing a master’s degree in finance. Carlos Fernando Chacón does it through “discipline, faith and resilience.” Chacón is a saber on...

From Yucatán to Space: Young People Revolutionize Science and Technology at the NASA Space Apps Challenge in Mérida
15 MÉRIDA, YUCATAN – October 5, 2025 – The future landed in Mérida this weekend, proving that talent knows no borders, age, or limits. For 54 uninterrupted hours, the city became the epicenter of global innovation by successfully hosting the NASA...

Meet one of the rarest and most elusive animals on Earth that even scientists don’t know much about it
In the forests and wetlands of Central and South America lives the bush dog, a small, wild canine with some pretty impressive qualities that make it stand out. For starters, it’s the smallest member of the dog family that hunts and lives in...

Bolivia: Campaign of Solidarity with Venezuela kicks off
The starting point for this solidarity action will be the opening this Wednesday of the Alexandra Bravo-Arte Plumaria-Murallas exhibition at the Simon Rodriguez Cultural Center at the Venezuelan Embassy in La Paz. “The material I use in these...

Cumberland Valley vs Bermudian Springs
Brain Busters: Cumberland Valley vs Bermudian Springs Coming up, Cumberland Valley and Bermudian Springs go head to head in a contest of brains and speed. It all starts now on WGAL 8 Brain Busters from studio B. Yes, these WGAL 8 Brain busters....
World falling far behind deforestation goals with farms and fires driving loss, report says
SANTIAGO - The world is falling far behind a global goal to reverse deforestation by 2030, with losses being largely driven by agricultural expansion and forest fires, according to the 2025 Forest Declaration Assessment. The report said the world...

All Eyes on Bolivia: Environmental Devastation and Human Rights Abuses Caused by Unregulated Mining in Seque Jahuira
By Brandi Morin (Cree/Iroquois) Photos by Julien Defourny The water that once ran clear enough to drink now flows a sickly brownish-green, carrying the acrid smell of death down what used to be a living river. Where children once played and fish...

Indiana Pacers vs San Antonio Spurs LIVE Score Updates Spurs lead at halftime (66-69)
EVENT ENDED Get real-time updates on Indiana Pacers vs San Antonio Spurs live coverage, minute by minute of the match, score, how to watch, stream information and latest updates of NBA preseason with VAVEL. Game will start at 7:00 PM ET on october...

Banks make $26 billion in a decade of financing deforesting companies
New analysis ahead of COP30 in Brazil reveals how efforts to end deforestation are undermined by climate-wrecking profits, as banks in the US, EU and UK make over $10 billion in income since the Paris climate agreement by financing companies...

Bolivia’s lightning-struck ‘miracle tree’ thrives
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Struck by lightning during a roaring thunderstorm 10 years ago, an ancient pine tree in Bolivia’s capital of La Paz is thriving. Known as the “miracle tree,” this giant conifer now draws devotees from across the country to...

‘She could have killed me’: Scientist survives shark bite to his head
Mauricio Hoyos, an experienced marine scientist from Mexico, fastened his scuba gear and descended into the waters off Cocos Island, hundreds of miles southwest of Costa Rica, on Saturday to tag sharks for conservation research. Story continues...

3 Ilonggo generals honored for exemplary service
THREE Ilonggo generals of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) were honored by the Iloilo Provincial Government for their distinguished military service that has brought pride and honor to the Province of Iloilo. Lieutenant General Antonio...

Bolivia's Socialist President Demands Global 'Reparations for Colonialism' in Final U.N. Address
Outgoing socialist President of Bolivia Luis Arce denounced alleged “death threats” that loom over Latin America as a result of the United States’ ongoing drug-fighting efforts in Caribbean international waters during his final speech at the...
Feature: Chinese animated film "Ne Zha 2" captivates Bolivian audiences with emotion, artistry and cultural depth
by Rene Quenallata Paredes LA PAZ, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- Chinese animation continues to expand its global reach, with its latest release, "Ne Zha 2," debuting in Bolivia last Thursday and quickly drawing wide attention as a visual and narrative...

UNESCO Adds an Area the Size of Bolivia to Biosphere Reserve System to Protect 5% of the World’s Land
Landscape of Daqingshan- Copyright, Daqingshan Biosphere Reserve The United Nations has added an area the size of Bolivia to a network of special land and seascapes with the aim of ensuring they remain places where Man can anchor himself to his...

Scientific Tourism In Paraguay: A Living Laboratory For Discovery
Paraguay is rapidly emerging as one of South America’s most intriguing destinations. Scientific tourism in Paraguay offers immersive, research-driven experiences that go far beyond traditional sightseeing. With this article, The Asuncion Times...