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Cuba says 8 World Baseball Classic delegation members denied US visas
SportYahoo4d ago

Cuba says 8 World Baseball Classic delegation members denied US visas

Eight members of Cuba's delegation were denied visas to the United States for the World Baseball Classic, the Cuban Baseball and Softball Federation (FCBS) said Thursday. Cuba is set to play against Puerto Rico, Colombia, Panama and Canada in San Juan, Puerto Rico, during pool play of the WBC, which is scheduled from March 5-17. Among the Cubans that were denied visas are FCBS president Juan Reinaldo Pérez Pardo and general secretary Carlos del Pino Muñoz.

WorldColombia Reports7d ago

Colombia’s paramilitary successors suspend peace talks

Paramilitary successor organization EGC suspended peace talks with Colombia’s government after President Gustavo Petro allegedly promised his US counterpart Donald Trump to arrest their commander. In a post on social media platform X, the organization said that its delegation “will provisionally suspend talks with the government in order to conduct consultations and clarify the accuracy […] The post Colombia’s paramilitary successors suspend peace talks appeared first on Colombia News.

New decree on Colombia’s minimum wage to maintain 23.7% hike: labor minister
PoliticsEL PAISColombia Reports13d ago2 sources

New decree on Colombia’s minimum wage to maintain 23.7% hike: labor minister

Colombia’s government is expected to decree a 23.7% minimum wage hike for the second time after allegedly obtaining the support of a majority of labor unions and business associations. The State Council, Colombia’s highest administrative court, ordered the government to issue a transitional decree after provisionally suspending the initial minimum age hike that was decreed […] The post New decree on Colombia’s minimum wage to maintain 23.7% hike: labor minister appeared first on Colombia News.

Camilo Torres: Colombia surrenders remains of legendary “guerrilla priest” 60 years after his death
WorldColombia Reports14d ago

Camilo Torres: Colombia surrenders remains of legendary “guerrilla priest” 60 years after his death

Colombia’s Missing Persons Search Unit (UBPD) surrendered the remains of legendary “guerrilla priest” Camilo Torres to his family and friends on Sunday, exactly 60 years after his death. A few dozen people were invited to the National University’s Cristo Maestro chapel for a two-part ceremony in which UBPD director Luz Janeth Forero formally surrendered the […] The post Camilo Torres: Colombia surrenders remains of legendary “guerrilla priest” 60 years after his death appeared first on Colombia News.

Canada beats Colombia 4-1 on SheBelieves Cup women's soccer opener
SportYahoo1d ago

Canada beats Colombia 4-1 on SheBelieves Cup women's soccer opener

Vanessa Gilles, Janine Sonis, Sydney Collins and Nichelle Prince scored and Canada beat Colombia 4-1 on Sunday in the opening match of the SheBelieves Cup. Canada ended a five-game losing streak in international play. Gilles opened the scoring in the 31st minute, heading in a corner from Sonis.

ELN Announces Unilateral Ceasefire for Colombian Elections
Politicsla-vanguardia1d ago

ELN Announces Unilateral Ceasefire for Colombian Elections

Colombia's ELN guerrilla group has announced a unilateral ceasefire from March 7 to 10, coinciding with the Colombian elections. Human rights organizations report that the group has been responsible for nearly 100,000 displacements in the past year.

Colombia's ELN rebels declare a unilateral ceasefire ahead of key congressional elections
PoliticsKorea Herald6d ago

Colombia's ELN rebels declare a unilateral ceasefire ahead of key congressional elections

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia’s largest remaining rebel group declared a unilateral ceasefire Monday ahead of next month's high-stakes congressional elections, which have already been marred by acts of violence against candidates in rural areas. The National Liberation Army, or ELN, said in a statement published on its website that it will cease attacks against military and electoral authorities to allow for people to vote “in liberty,” but did not clarify when the ceasefire would end. The re

Colombia's Small Muslim Community Celebrates Ramadan
WorldAl Jazeera8d ago

Colombia's Small Muslim Community Celebrates Ramadan

Colombia's Muslim community, which constitutes less than 0.2 percent of the predominantly Catholic population, is celebrating Ramadan. The article highlights the unique experience of this small but vibrant community.

Emma Hayes strikes balance of experience and youth for USWNT’s SheBelieves Cup roster
SportThe GuardianYahoo13d ago2 sources

Emma Hayes strikes balance of experience and youth for USWNT’s SheBelieves Cup roster

Rodman, Thompson and Girma feature in 26-player team US will face Argentina, Canada and Colombia in March Emma Hayes has struck a balance of experience and rising young talent in her squad for the 2026 SheBelieves Cup. The friendly competition will pit the US women against Argentina, Canada and Colombia in early March. This year marks the first time that teams can select 26 players for their SheBelieves squad, although each coach must determine 23 players who will be available for each game. Continue reading...

I moved from the US to Brazil after losing my job. Despite the intense culture shock, I couldn't be happier with my decision.
CultureBusiness Insider13d ago

I moved from the US to Brazil after losing my job. Despite the intense culture shock, I couldn't be happier with my decision.

I moved from the US to Brazil and have experienced some culture shocks along the way. Isaiah Reynolds After losing my job, I decided to move from Chicago to São Paulo, Brazil. I love my new home, but I've experienced some culture shocks during the transition. For example, I didn't expect to feel chilly in São Paulo, and the food is different (in a good way). After an incredible three weeks traveling around Brazil, I was on the first leg of my flight home to Chicago when I received a message from my director at work — a 15-minute "check-in" with an HR representative. Worried I might receive news of a layoff, I frantically deboarded the plane after landing in Rio de Janeiro and joined the call in a quiet corner of the duty-free section of the airport. There, I was informed that my role had been eliminated. Faced with the reality of returning home to the frigid Chicago temperatures with no job, I quickly changed my connecting flight and decided to hostel-hop around Brazil for another month. However, even that extra month didn't feel like long enough in the country I'd fallen in love with. Exploring beautiful destinations while practicing a new language every day was incredibly fulfilling for me. Once I went back to the US, I realized I was looking for ways to push myself out of my comfort zone. I had always wanted to live abroad, and my unemployment seemed like the perfect alignment to make that move to another part of the world. So, a few months after my original trip, I relocated from Chicago to São Paulo and was greeted by lots of surprises along the way. Coming from Chicago, I didn't expect to feel chilly in São Paulo The temperatures in São Paulo caught me by surprise. Cristian Lourenço/Getty Images Growing up in the Midwest, I've endured my fair share of snowstorms and wind chills so cold that I felt as though my eyelids would freeze together. So, I felt well-equipped for any kind of cold weather Mother Nature could ever throw my way. Even so, I wasn't prepared for just how chilly Brazil could feel — especially during a springtime cold front while living in an area without access to central heating. Although Brazil's springtime temperatures (which last from September through November) are similar to what I experienced during the Chicago fall, it was difficult to adjust to the lack of central heating. So, I found myself wearing multiple layers of T-shirts and the only hoodie I brought with me. Before I moved, I'd only visited Brazil during its smoldering summer months, so I had naively assumed the subtropical temperatures in São Paulo would be pleasant year-round. The food is different — and that's not a bad thing I've grown to love acarajé: stuffed black-eyed-pea fritters Isaiah Reynolds Between seeing unrefrigerated milk in grocery stores to trying vegetables I've never heard of, the day-to-day food in Brazil is a lot different than what I was used to in the States. For example, contrary to the common American adage, breakfast doesn't seem to be the most important meal of the day here; many Brazilians opt for bread or fruit instead of the hefty pancakes or sausage links I was accustomed to. For lunch and dinner, many locals seem to rely on a tried-and-true formula: arroz (rice), feijão (beans), some meat, and salad. Classic dishes like stroganoff (a creamy chicken or beef dish topped with crispy shoestring potatoes) or feijoada (pork and black bean stew) may enter the rotation. Still, the aforementioned combo is a popular default dish that I've grown to love. Although tavern-style Chicago pizza still holds a special place in my heart, my new Brazilian favorites include acarajé (stuffed black-eyed pea fritters fried in dendé oil), acerola (a sweet cherry fruit), and doce de leite (sweet caramelized milk used as a topping or filling). Plus, there's a pretty great international food scene here, too. While wandering around the city, I've come across a wide range of cuisines, from Lebanese and West African restaurants to Colombian and Venezuelan spots. Although I was initially worried about feeling welcomed, I can see myself putting down roots here One thing I've noticed since my first visit to the country is that Brazilians are very proud to be Brazilian. From football matches to the celebrations that occur when Brazilian films are nominated for Academy Awards, the people here seem to be the loudest and proudest fans in the room. Because of this, I was worried I might not feel as welcome as an outsider. Instead, I've found an endearing level of curiosity among many Brazilians I've met, who either want to practice English or ask how I'm enjoying their beloved country. This openness to connect has softened a lot of the original culture shock during my move. Although very different from my life in Chicago, I'm excited to continue building a life for myself in São Paulo. Read the original article on Business Insider

Why Tara Moore filed $20M lawsuit against WTA over doping suspension
SportTimes of India7d ago

Why Tara Moore filed $20M lawsuit against WTA over doping suspension

British tennis player Tara Moore has filed a $20 million lawsuit against the WTA, saying the anti-doping system was negligent. She claims the tour did not warn players about the risk of contaminated meat in Bogotá, Colombia, which she says caused her positive test for banned substances.

EnvironmentColombia Reports18d ago

Colombia declares emergency in response to widespread floods

President Gustavo Petro declared an emergency in large parts of Colombia in response to rains that flooded vast areas and threaten to overflood dams. The emergency was declared in all provinces on the Caribbean coast and the Choco province, which has both a Pacific and a Caribbean coast. According to disaster management agency UNGRD, heavy […] The post Colombia declares emergency in response to widespread floods appeared first on Colombia News.