South America Culture Newswire

New Children's Book Teaches Young Readers Basic Concepts of Saving and Financial Literacy

Maury Becomes a Super Saver! Introduces and Builds on Kids’ Understanding of Financial Basics as Sequel to A Bell For Maury’s Bicycle NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Young readers and soon-to-be readers learn …

'The parasite was in the driver's seat': The zombie ants that die gruesome deaths fit for a horror movie

Zombies are among us. And these tiny undead creatures are everywhere. In this excerpt from "Rise of the Zombie Bugs" (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2025), author Mindy Weisberger examines the very grizzly end for worker ants that get zombiefied …

Shivraj Chouhan to represent India at BRICS agriculture ministers’ meet in Brazil

Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan is leading a high-level Indian delegation to the 15th BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting (AMM), scheduled to be held on 17 April in Brasilia, Brazil. The …

U.S. Aid Cuts Impact Landmine Programs In Colombia, Posing 'Imminent Risk' To Civilians

As much as 50% of humanitarian demining projects have been suspended in Colombia due to the Trump administration's funding freeze in January, NGO and government officials said. For decades, armed groups involved in Colombia's conflict have used …

Steve Coogan: ‘Art is what humanises us, and it can’t be measured on a spreadsheet’

Penguins are funny little creatures, flapping but flightless, surfing waves and chowing down on fish. Most of us only ever get to watch them from a distance at the zoo, or on TV documentaries where their habitats are being snuffed out. But author Tom …

Perugia highlight: sustaining public interest news in a dicey media market

Speaking: Rawan Damen (Arab Reporters for Investigative Journalism) Credit: Alex Cano #ijf25 via Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (CC BY-ND 4.0). Public interest journalism is under siege across the world and news …

Ecuador: Controversy and Opacity in China-Built Prison Projects

In a report, Ecuadorian nongovernmental organization Citizenship and Development Foundation (FCD) warns that the corporate structure and presence in strategic infrastructure sectors, such as prison construction, of Puentes y Calzadas Infraestructuras S.L., …

The writer's son Alvaro said 'Peru has lost one of its best men'

Minister of Economy meets with EU delegation, Brazilian Ambassador

Minister of Economy and Trade Amer Bisat met with a European Union delegation in his office, discussing the SIGMA project aimed at enhancing the budget preparation mechanisms for ministries.  Additionally, Bisat received Brazilian Ambassador Tarcisio Costa …

Cuba hosts, as of today, the Gibara International Poor Film Festival

 HOLGUIN, Cuba, Apr 15 (ACN) The 19th edition of the Gibara International Poor Film Festival opens today with the screening of the film Fenomenos Naturales (Natural Phenomena), directed by Cuban director Marcos Diaz Sosa, which will run until April 19 in …

JR’s Newest Exhibition Explores His Photographic Projects About Child Refugees

Installation view of “JR: Outposts” at Perrotin London. (Photo: Tanguy Beurdeley) Renowned French artist JR began work on Déplacé•e•s in 2022, and later, the complementary Les Enfants d’Ouranos series. Both seek to unveil the tumultuous conditions faced by …

Mario Vargas Llosa ‘put Peru on the world’s literary map’

Mario Vargas Llosa, the Peruvian writer whose novels spoke of the human quest for freedom and won him the Nobel Prize for literature in 2010, was once a frequent visitor to Lima’s Café Haiti in the upscale Miraflores neighborhood. So perhaps it’s little …

Photos: Chile’s capital has the the oldest hat maker in South America

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Some 110 years have passed since the business began, but passersby, tourists, celebrities and even presidents still gravitate to this 19th-century mansion nestled in the heart of Santiago, Chile. Behind discreet gray doors, visitors …

Trump tariffs live updates: Vance says good chance of UK trade deal and praises ‘cultural affinity’ with Britain

Irish deputy premier says any tariff hikes during negotiations would be 'bizarre' Ireland’s deputy premier said it would be “bizarre” for the U.S to raise tariffs further while in negotiations with the European Union. "In any good faith …

Writers without cages

The Writers are Fine, writes Sara De Simone. This is the title of a monologue in which the essayist and literary critic rebels against the demeaning stereotype of the artist-muse who is eternally depressed, hysterical, a victim, and marginal. This …

Peru bids farewell to writer Vargas Llosa

A hearse carries the remains of Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa in Lima, Peru, 14 April 2025. Peru bids farewell to writer Vargas Llosa (1936-2025), who died on 13 April 2025 at the age of 89 in the privacy of his family home, while citizens commemorate …

Where Should the Next Season of The White Lotus Be Filmed? I've Done the Research and Have Narrowed Down the Options

From the enchanting and hypnotic shores of Maui to the San Domenico Palace nestled in the hills of Taormina, Italy, The White Lotus, the eerily addictive hit TV show, has already taken us around the globe. Typically, the picturesque locations play a big …

F&NHB Marks Historic Import Of 2,500 Dairy Heifers From Chile

SEREMBAN, April 15 (Bernama) -- Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd (F&NHB) has marked a milestone with its first batch of 2,500 dairy heifers from Chile to its integrated dairy farm in Gemas, Negeri Sembilan. F&NHB chief executive officer Lim Yew Hoe  …

Trump tariffs live updates: Vance says good chance of UK trade deal and praises ‘cultural affinity’ with Britain

UK welcomes vice president's comments on trade negotiations The UK’s Business and Trade Minister Sarah Jones welcomed J.D. Vance’s comments, saying Britain was in a “good position” to negotiate. Yesterday, the vice president said Donald Trump was “ …

Volcanoes Safaris Commemorates World Chimpanzee Day with Launch of Exclusive 7-Day Chimpanzee Safari in Uganda

KAMPALA, UGANDA, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In celebration of World Chimpanzee Day on July 14th, Volcanoes Safaris, a leader in luxury ecotourism, is delighted to announce its new 7-Day Chimpanzee Safari. This meticulously curated …

Attarly in Love Introduces Seasonal Oud Blends Reflecting the Shift Toward Earthy, Grounding Notes

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Artisan perfumery brand Attarly in Love has launched a new range of seasonal attars centred on oud, marking a shift toward more earthy, grounding scent profiles as temperatures cool …

All Custom Exteriors Encourages Early Booking Ahead of Peak Summer Renovation Rush

SHOW LOW, AZ, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As temperatures rise and homeowners prepare for summer projects, All Custom Exteriors is urging customers to plan ahead for exterior renovations. The summer season is typically the …

OPIC Technologies, Inc. Pioneers Spatial Livestreaming for Live Music Experiences

OPIC’s Spatial Livestream tech brings depth and presence to live music, allowing fans to experience performances as if they were in the room. ORLANDO , FL, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- OPIC Technologies, Inc., the leader …

Renowned Artist Alex Levin Captures the Soul of Jerusalem in Breathtaking Paintings

Experience the soul of Jerusalem through Alex Levin’s captivating Jerusalem paintings, bringing history, faith, and beauty into your home. STATEN ISLAND, NY, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jerusalem Paintings – Where …

Creative Bubbles by The Randoms Launches Illustrated Poetry Collaboration

Debut collection of illustrated poems explores identity, love & relationships, empowerment and connection. MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Creative Bubbles by The Randoms, a fresh collaboration between poet Natasha …

Ballard Designs’ How to Decorate Podcast Hits 400 Episodes - and Counting

This popular furniture retailer achieves HUGE milestone with trending interior design podcast – and design professionals and inner decorators are thrilled. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Leading furniture and …

ARCHER BARRIERS CHOSEN TO PROTECT NCAA FINAL FOUR CROWDS

POLICE CHIEF SAYS PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IS FIRST AND FOREMOST SAN ANTONIO, TN, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the large crowds pouring into San Antonio for the NCAA March Madness Final Four, Meridian Rapid Defense Group …

Maryland Cannabis Convention returns to Baltimore

NECANN's Maryland Cannabis Convention May 2-3 at the Baltimore Convention Center exhibit hall and three programming tracks. BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Media Contact: Marc Shepard | marc@necann.com …

Financial Literacy Course Earns A-G Certification from the University of California – Money Vehicle

As California High Schools search to meet the new state mandate requiring Financial Literacy to graduate, Money Vehicle receives statewide stamp of approval! SAN BERNARDINO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Money Vehicle …

Driving School of North Texas Expands Metro Area Locations To Meet Demand

Driving School of North Texas opens a new Allen facility and expands McKinney services to meet demand for quality driver education across the metro area. ALLEN, TX, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Driving School of North …

Paws, People & Purpose: Oneisall Gives Back at Pet Palooza 2025

Oneisall supports local animal welfare efforts through donation and hands-on participation at Charlotte’s largest pet event CHARLOTTE, NC, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- OneIsAll, the leading brand in smart pet products known for …

Healer Donna Howald Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

WOODLAND, CA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Imagine a life where you feel more at ease in your body, where aches and pains no longer dictate your daily experience, and where past traumas no longer define your present. While …

Delray Beach DDA Celebrates Mom with Annual Mother’s Day Orchid Giveaway

Downtown Shoppers Receive Free Orchid for Every $200 Spent May 1-10, 2025 DELRAY BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Just in time for Mother’s Day, the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA), in partnership …

Nguyen “Tom” Griggs of NTG Leadership Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lead Connect Grow LLC, a front runner in teams and leadership training, is excited to announce a fresh and poignant approach to cultivating leadership skills led by founder Nguyen “ …

Divorce Speaker and Author Kristy Bailey of The Divorce Upside Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kristy Bailey, a divorce speaker and author, introduces her latest book, The Divorce Upside, a powerful guide specifically crafted to help individuals thrive after divorce. With …

Emotion Code and Body Code Practitioner Lindsey Ebert of Healing With Light Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, MO, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lindsey Ebert, a dedicated healer and certified practitioner, is thrilled to announce the launch of her comprehensive healing services utilizing the Emotion Code and …

Balfour Capital Welcomes Gordon Seeto as Investment Advisor

Hedge Funds, Investments, Trading YVERDON-LES-BAINS, SWITZERLAND, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Balfour Capital Group Bolsters Global Strategy with Appointment of Financial Visionary Gordon Seeto Balfour Capital Group (BCG), a premier …

Balfour Capital Welcomes Christopher Taylor as Investment Advisor - Australia

Hedge Funds, Investments, Trading YVERDON-LES-BAINS, SWITZERLAND, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Balfour Capital Group Welcomes Rising Talent Christopher M. Taylor, Strengthening Its Global Commitment to Excellence in Finance and Strategy …

Wesley Allen's Springtime Dreams Event will feature two celebrity designer guest hosts

Wesley Allen's event will be hosted by celebrity designers Christopher Grubb and Dann Foley and will premier luxurious Beds and a new collection of Barstools. HIGH POINT, NC, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wesley Allen, …