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Ecuador 2026 local elections: candidate shifts and logistics

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Latest: Ecuador 2026 elections: Polls show undecided voters and early leaders

Ecuador is intensifying preparations for the sectional and Council for Public Participation and Social Control (CPCCS) elections scheduled for 29 November 2026. To manage security and environmental risks, the National El

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Irapuato safety, infrastructure and social welfare updates

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Latest: Mexico local news: Irapuato initiatives and regional traffic incidents

Since early June 2026, Irapuato has pursued an aggressive municipal security agenda, inaugurating a 241-million-peso Security Complex while confronting a rise in intentional homicides and child killings. The mayor’s “Sis

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Cross-national traffic accident surge continues

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Latest: Multiple fatal traffic accidents reported across Latin America

The wave of serious road and transport incidents that began in early August 2026 continues across Latin America and Europe. In Mexico, fatalities and injuries have been reported across numerous regions, including a fatal

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Gambling regulation and legal rulings in Argentina

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Latest: Online casino market trends and technical access in Argentina

Legal developments in Argentina have highlighted both the prosecution of illegal gambling operations and the regulation of the legitimate market. In Entre Ríos, a man received the province’s first conviction for operatin

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Mexico-Guatemala & South American seismic activity

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Latest: Peru reports recent seismic activity in Tumbes and Arequipa

The region continues to experience significant seismic events. On 17 July 2026, a shallow magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck the Pacific coast near Tapachula, Chiapas, and the adjacent Guatemalan shoreline. Tsunami alerts w

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Infrastructure and security developments in Ecuador and CR

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Latest: Infrastructure projects launch new bridge developments in Ecuador and Costa Rica

Infrastructure and public works initiatives continue in Ecuador and Costa Rica, focusing on road maintenance, technological monitoring, and security. In Ecuador, road maintenance efforts by Lowell Mineral Exploration Ec

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Environmental and ecological studies in Chile and Ecuador

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Latest: Marine ecology studies examine environmental health and waste impact in Chile and Ecuador

Ecological research in Chile and Ecuador has focused on the impacts of human activity and resource management on various ecosystems. In Chile, studies have addressed terrestrial and marine environments. In the Arauco c

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Local service and infrastructure developments in Mexico andE

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Latest: Local developments in Mazatlán, Los Mochis, and Ballenita

Local developments in Mazatlán, Los Mochis, and Ballenita involve various public service and infrastructure issues. In Mazatlán, Mexico, municipal authorities and the Stasam union agreed to resume nighttime garbage col

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Administrative and security challenges in Colombia and ECU

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Latest: Officials in Colombia face threats while Ecuador mayor seeks urgent medical intervention

In Colombia, regulatory and security issues have emerged in different regions. In Medellín, authorities suspended four construction projects in the Santa Elena district due to suspected lack of urban licenses in an envir

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Investigation into death of Polish activist in Ecuador

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Latest: Monika Silva's body repatriation delayed in Ecuador

Monika Silva Veras, a Polish anti-corruption activist and former president of the La Integridad Foundation, was found dead in June in the Santa Elena region of Ecuador. While initial suggestions pointed to suicide, foren

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Water supply crisis in Colombia

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Latest: Regional updates: Honduras job growth, Colombian water crisis, and Spanish weather shifts

A water supply crisis has developed across several regions in Colombia. Initially, Medellín implemented water rationing due to a severe deficit in the Piedras Blancas system caused by drought and El Niño. By early Sept

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