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Public service and infrastructure crises in Latin America

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Latest: Global sanitation and waste management challenges reported

Communities across Latin America continue to report widespread failures in public services, infrastructure, and administrative transparency. In Mexico, the Veracruz administration under Governor Rocío Nahle García is fa

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New York City rodent control efforts

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Latest: New York City reports decline in rat sightings

New York City is addressing rodent infestations through both legislative mandates and waste management initiatives. Following the passage of Local Law 8 of 2026, the Department of Health is drafting rules to require prop

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New York City sanitation worker needle-stick injuries

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Latest: New York City sanitation workers report rise in needle-stick injuries

New York City sanitation workers have reported an increase in needle-stick injuries, a trend officials attribute to the rising use of GLP-1 weight-loss medications. Data indicates that 49 workers have been injured so far

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