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G7 Commitment Seeks to Hinder Chinese Financial Institutions From Supporting Russia’s Full War Economy
Foreign financial institutions supporting Russian business face risks of sanctions.
Hurricane Beryl Moves Toward Jamaica as Storm Is Forecast to Impact Texas Next Week
The hurricane is currently a Category 4 with 145 mph winds, say federal forecasters.
Hurricane Beryl Reaches Category 5, Expected to Hit Jamaica Soon
A hurricane warning was in effect for Jamaica and a hurricane watch for Grand Cayman, Little Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Haiti’s entire southern coast.
Hurricane Beryl Strengthens Into Category 4 Storm as It Nears Caribbean
Beryl became the first hurricane to form in the 2024 season.
Bolivian President Denounces Apparent Military Coup Attempt
Gen. Juan Jose Zuniga and members of the national army stormed the presidential palace in La Paz on June 26.
With Global Coffee Production Under Threat, Farmers Seek New Solutions
Coffee plantations face threats from bugs, plagues, and genetic fragility—putting United States’ annual consumption of 1.6 billion pounds of coffee at risk.
CDC Issues Warning of Increased Dengue Virus Risk Across US
The CDC says that dengue fever cases have hit record highs in Latin America.
Growing Gang Violence in Haiti Displaces Nearly 580,000 People: UN Report
The number of displaced people in Haiti has jumped by 60 percent since a report in March.
Attack on USDA Employees Halts Inspection of Avocados, Mangos From Mexican State
Mexico supplies 81 percent of the avocados eaten in the United States, according to the US Department of Agriculture.
Ecuador Suspends Visa Waiver With China Amid ‘Unusual’ Surge in Chinese Nationals
Chinese nationals entered Ecuador 48,381 times in 2023 but only exited 24,240 times, according to a report citing official government data.
Brazil’s Massive Tax Changes Set to Roil Already Struggling Consumers
While officials say they’re streamlining the country’s notoriously complex tax system, some say a high VAT will hurt low-income households.
