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Brazilian machinery makers generate $23M in ColombiaPlast deals
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Brazilian machinery and equipment manufacturers closed ColombiaPlast 2026 in Bogotá with $23 million in business generated after bringing 20 companies to the Brazil Pavilion.
Westward360 partners with Home For A Home to fund housing in Guatemala
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Westward360 is teaming with Home For A Home to direct a portion of closing proceeds toward building homes for families in Guatemala.
Royal expands global steel pipe supply with broader product mix and manufacturing capacity
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Royal Group is positioning its steel pipe business as a global supply platform for infrastructure, energy and industrial projects, backed by expanded production lines, custom processing and quality controls.
Mexico circular economy law puts plastics packaging under pressure
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Centre for Management Technology will bring industry, government and brand leaders to Mexico City on Oct. 28-29 for a conference focused on how Latin America can move circular packaging from policy to practice.
Banana supply faces growing strain from weather, disease and costs
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Banana growers across Latin America are facing rising pressure from extreme weather, plant disease, higher input costs and transportation disruptions, putting the steady U.S. supply of inexpensive bananas at risk.
Moda Por Una Causa sets sixth edition for Nov. 5 in San Salvador
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Moda Por Una Causa announced its sixth edition for Nov. 5 in San Salvador’s Historic Center, bringing together designers, models and creative partners from across Latin America and beyond.
China-aligned FamousSparrow widens Latin America campaign with new backdoor
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ESET says the China-aligned FamousSparrow group has been using a new backdoor called SparroWocky against government targets in Latin America since at least August 2025. The activity highlights a sustained cyberespionage push in the region as…
Saudi Eksab, IDB Invest and CAF back new impact fund for Northern Latin America
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Saudi Eksab, IDB Invest, CAF and IDC Network launched the Saudi Eksab, IDC Impact Fund to finance growing private companies across Central America and the Caribbean, with a possible expansion into the Andean region.
Royal Group expands global stainless steel H beam supply model
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Royal Group says it has built its stainless steel H beam business through manufacturing, quality control, customized processing and international logistics support.
Colombia, Argentina and Brazil account for more than half of U.S. hires in Latin America
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Hire With Near’s placement data shows Colombia, Argentina and Brazil led U.S. hiring across Latin America in both 2025 and the first half of 2026, though the order shifted.
FDLA wraps NYFW SS27 with 5 days of Latin American fashion programming
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Fashion Designers of Latin America closed its New York Fashion Week SS/2027 season after five days of shows, editorial events and marketplace activations across New York City from Sept. 11-15. The program spotlighted Latin American designers,…
SIN LLC launches tea room management service for companies with idle spaces
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SIN LLC has launched Tea Master in Residence, an annual retainer service that puts certified tea master Soji Watanabe in charge of company and institutional tea rooms across Japan.
Brazilian machinery makers generate US$5.24 million at Expoplast 2026 in Lima
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Nine Brazilian companies at Expoplast 2026 in Lima closed and projected US$5.24 million in business, including US$1.18 million during the fair itself.
DOE grants Argent LNG long-term LNG export approval
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The U.S. Department of Energy has given Argent LNG permission to export about 25 million metric tons a year of LNG for 20 years from Port Fourchon, Louisiana.
Global Outbreak Solutions expands field training for animal health emergencies
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Global Outbreak Solutions says it is deploying expert teams and hands-on training across the Americas, Africa and Asia to strengthen readiness for animal disease outbreaks and other biosecurity threats.
Documentary follows three U.S. families weighing life abroad
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A new feature documentary from Ron Podmore tracks three Washington State working-class families over a year as they prepare to leave the United States.
We Are Legacy launches digital IDs for handmade products
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We Are Legacy has launched a digital identity system that puts maker, materials and production details inside handmade products via NFC taps.
Rum market seen reaching $49.72 billion by 2035 as premiumization accelerates
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The global rum market is projected to grow from $35.28 billion in 2025 to $49.72 billion by 2035, driven by premium aged expressions, cocktail culture and flavored innovation.
Joseph Mele named to NAOPS Top 10 Plastic Surgeons 2026 list
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Walnut Creek plastic surgeon Joseph A. Mele, MD, FACS, has been included in the National Academy of Plastic Surgeons’ 2026 listings.
Five Chinese tile suppliers target global commercial projects
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A new market roundup spotlights five Chinese porcelain tile makers serving commercial and infrastructure projects across Asia, Europe, Africa and the Americas.
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