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Inter-American Development Bank Ranks Among Top Funders for Air Quality in Latin America

Inter-American Development Bank Ranks Among Top Funders for Air Quality in Latin America

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has maintained its position as one of the largest funders for air quality initiatives, particularly within Latin America and the Caribbean. According to a report covering 2020-2024, the IDB ranked 8th globally among top funders for total air quality, contributing $3.3 billion, with Ecuador being its largest recipient country (23% of funding). The IDB's investments in air quality are often channeled through large rail infrastructure projects in countries like Chile and Brazil. This sustained funding reflects an increased institutional emphasis on urban mobility and modal shifts towards active and public transport, with air quality improvements explicitly included in the investment rationale for these projects. The report also notes a growing influence of Latin American institutions in air quality funding, with the Development Bank of Latin America also entering the top ten.
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Cannes Winning Producer Giancarlo Nasi: U.S. Indie Filmmakers Are Turning to International Co-Production Funds

Cannes Winning Producer Giancarlo Nasi: U.S. Indie Filmmakers Are Turning to International Co-Production Funds

Even U.S. independent filmmakers are lining up for international public funds from Canada, Mexico, Latin America and European countries now, Chilean producer Giancarlo Nasi told attendees at his Industry Masterclass “Exploring the Art and Strategy of International Co-Productions,” which took place at the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) on Oct 2. As private financing dries […]
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Portugal jumps into top 5 of FIFA world rankings

Portugal jumps into top 5 of FIFA world rankings

By Field Level Media Oct 07 (Field Level Media) - Portugal was the only team that moved up in the top 10 of the updated FIFA/Coca-Cola World Rankings on Wednesday, climbing two spots to No. 5.
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Interpol crackdown on illegal mining, logging and wildlife trafficking leads to 233 arrests

Interpol crackdown on illegal mining, logging and wildlife trafficking leads to 233 arrests

Interpol has announced a major crackdown on environmental crime in Latin America and the Caribbean, leading to 233 arrests
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Brazil to Host 3rd UN Tourism Summit in 2026, Focusing on Sustainable Development

Brazil to Host 3rd UN Tourism Summit in 2026, Focusing on Sustainable Development

Brazil has been selected to host the 3rd UN Tourism Summit in 2026, with Rio de Janeiro as the chosen city. This summit will bring together leaders from the African and South American tourism industries to strategize on sustainable and inclusive development within the sector. The announcement was made during the 2nd UN Tourism Africa & Americas Summit in Zambia. Representatives from Brazil's Ministry of Tourism, including Carlos Henrique Sobral, Secretary of Infrastructure, Credit and Investment in Tourism, emphasized the importance of strengthening continental ties. Sobral highlighted Brazil's efforts to increase direct flights and bilateral agreements, facilitating tourist flows between Africa and South America. He also noted the government's support for Afrotourism development in Brazil through the Rotas Negras programme and investments in airport infrastructure. The meeting in Zambia focused on improving connectivity, investment, and skilled labor development to foster sustainable tourism, aligning wit...
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Bird-X Seeks Commercial Sales Account Manager to Boost Retail and Online Channels

Bird-X Seeks Commercial Sales Account Manager to Boost Retail and Online Channels

Bird-X Seeks Commercial Sales Account Manager to Boost Retail and Online Channels
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Ryan Acquires Comtax, Expands into Brazilian Tax Technology Market

Ryan Acquires Comtax, Expands into Brazilian Tax Technology Market

Ryan Acquires Comtax, Expands into Brazilian Tax Technology Market
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Michelle Caruso-Cabrera Emphasizes Critical Importance of Western Hemisphere Focus

Michelle Caruso-Cabrera Emphasizes Critical Importance of Western Hemisphere Focus

Michelle Caruso-Cabrera, CEO of MCC Global Enterprises and a CNBC Contributor, has highlighted the critical importance of focusing on the Western Hemisphere. Her commentary specifically addresses Europe’s fiscal and political risks, Brazil’s market rally, and a broader pro-business shift occurring across Latin America. This perspective suggests a strategic re-evaluation of global economic and political priorities, advocating for increased attention and engagement with countries within the Western Hemisphere. Her analysis points to significant developments in the region, including economic growth and policy changes that favor business, contrasting with potential instabilities elsewhere.
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Michael Burry and Hedge Funds Increase Stakes in MercadoLibre Amidst Stock Dip

Michael Burry and Hedge Funds Increase Stakes in MercadoLibre Amidst Stock Dip

Michael Burry and Hedge Funds Increase Stakes in MercadoLibre Amidst Stock Dip
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Iberseries Takeaways: Woody Allen on His New Film, Los Javis Pact With HBO Max, the Tales of Cachou the Brown Bear and More

Iberseries Takeaways: Woody Allen on His New Film, Los Javis Pact With HBO Max, the Tales of Cachou the Brown Bear and More

When the going gets tough, the tough get going to places like Iberseries & Platino Industria. Its 6th edition, also a pre-Mipcom warm-up, ran over Sept.29-Oct. 2 at Madrid’s Matadero, its rehabilitated orange-red brick former slaughterhouse. That setting seems appropriate. There’s little evidence that Ampere Analysis’ maxim, coined a couple of years ago – a […]
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Exclusive-Brazil's Lula weighs VP Alckmin as next finance minister to woo centrist voters

Exclusive-Brazil's Lula weighs VP Alckmin as next finance minister to woo centrist voters

By Marcela Ayres and Lisandra Paraguassu BRASILIA, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is considering tapping Vice President Geraldo Alckmin to be his next finance minister if re-elected, two people familiar with the proposal said, in a bid to bolster his fiscal
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Lula seeks shake-up and Flávio Bolsonaro reaches for more support ahead of Brazil's election runoff

Lula seeks shake-up and Flávio Bolsonaro reaches for more support ahead of Brazil's election runoff

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will spend Monday trying to shake-up his campaign after losing the first round of national elections to Flávio Bolsonaro