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Global student environmental and sustainability initiatives

7 clusters · 40 sources · last updated

Latest: Students in Argentina participate in sports and environmental debates

Educational institutions across Europe and Latin America continue to implement initiatives to promote environmental awareness, biodiversity studies, and sustainability. In Europe, the ‘Turtle’s Dream’ e-Twinning project

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Fatal hit-and-run of runner in Samborondón

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: Mónica Martinich dies after being struck by vehicle in Samborondón

On September 4, 2026, Mónica Andrea Martinich Cohn, a 38-year-old runner from Guayaquil, died after being struck by a vehicle while training on the road to Samborondón, Ecuador. Preliminary reports indicate a pickup truc

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Latin American humanitarian aid and relief efforts

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Humanitarian aid efforts face scrutiny in Colombia and Ecuador

Humanitarian efforts across Latin America have transitioned from initial resource mobilization and volunteer recruitment to facing scrutiny regarding aid distribution and political neutrality. Early efforts focused on r

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Regional culinary and gastronomic events

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Gastronomic events announced for Rute and Samborondón

Various culinary and gastronomic events have been scheduled across different regions. In Samborondón, Ecuador, the 17th edition of the Yummy Shop festival is set for September 5 and 6 at the Almax Center. The event featu

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Athletic and charity races in Latin America

2 clusters · 23 sources · last updated

Latest: Athletic and charity races held across Latin America

Regional athletic and charity races have been held across various Latin American countries, including Mexico, Ecuador, Colombia, and Uruguay. These events focus on community engagement, health awareness, and social cause

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Fatal violence in Ecuador and Mexico

4 clusters · 10 sources · last updated

Latest: Guayaquil experiences seven murders in 24 hours

Fatal violence continues to affect Ecuador and Mexico. In Guayaquil, Ecuador, two men aged 27 to 28 were shot and killed in the Mapasingue Este sector. Local residents noted that the location has become a “frequent site

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Wildlife conservation and anti-poaching in Misiones

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Environmental initiatives focus on poaching prevention and urban sustainability

Conservation and law enforcement efforts in Misiones, Argentina, have focused on protecting native biodiversity through both technological investment and active policing. Initial efforts included a $7.5 million crowdfun

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Guayaquil regulates public parking and implements meters

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: Ecuadorian cities face new service fees and parking regulations

The Guayaquil City Council has moved to regulate and control paid public parking spaces to address the informal occupation of streets, where individuals have used cones or chairs to reserve spots and charge drivers. A ne

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