Vice President Kamala Harris

Readout of Vice President Kamala Harris’s Meeting with State Attorneys General on Efforts to Stop Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking and Save Lives

Vice President Kamala Harris convened today, July 18, Attorneys General from seven states and the District of Columbia for a conversation about federal and state efforts to disrupt the illicit fentanyl supply chain and expand access to care for individuals at risk of an overdose.
Joe Biden Meets Colombia's Gustavo Petro at the White House

Joe Biden Meets Colombia's Gustavo Petro at the White House

Colombian President Gustavo Petro met with U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday to discuss climate change, migration, and drug policy concerns.

Steven J. Jensen Named Special Agent in Charge of FBI's Columbia Field Office

FBI Director Christopher Wray has named Steven J. Jensen as the special agent in charge of the Columbia Field Office in South Carolina.
U.S. Capitol

Nominations and Withdrawals Sent to the Senate

Nominations sent to the Senate.
7 New York Students Named 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholars

7 New York Students Named 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholars

Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona has announced the 58th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields.
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KWK Architects Helps Universities Conserve Earth’s Resources Through Environmentally Responsible Student Housing Designs

University of Missouri/Colorado Boulder Residence Halls Achieve LEED Platinum Certifications.
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

SBA Administrator Guzman Announces National Small Business Week: Building a Better America Through Entrepreneurship  

SBA will recognize top small businesses with a four-day series or events, including a live virtual summit, educational sessions, and award presentations.
Scott Clark

KAI Design Hires Scott Clark, Assoc. AIA, as Senior Architectural Designer in St. Louis Office

KAI Design is pleased to announce the hiring of Scott Clark, Assoc. AIA, as Senior Architectural Designer at its St. Louis office.
Columbian DJ Accused of Rape Charges Now Denied of Bail After Discovering He Has no Ties To Malta

Columbian DJ Accused of Rape Charges Now Denied of Bail After Discovering He Has no Ties to Malta

Police inspector how the accused individual lured his victim.
Avianca

Avianca Files for Bankruptcy as a Last Resort to Restore Operations

The world’s second-oldest functioning airline, Avianca, filed for bankruptcy on Sunday, as the “unforeseeable impact” of the coronavirus pandemic swept the commercial air company to the brink of collapse.
Aerial view of a city in Mexico

How to Live in Latin America on Less Than $1000 a Month

Five easy ways to live in Latin America without spending more than $1000 a month.

To Russia, With Love: A Look at the Top Contenders For the 2018 World Cup

The World Cup came to an end on Sunday and now it is time to start planning for the next one in four years. One of the most interesting storylines obviously revolves on which sides will be major contenders four years from now. Here is a look at the teams that should be contending for the top prize in four years time.

Colombians Launch Social Media Movement to Correct Misspellings of Country's Name

Imagine a spelling bee where the contestant is asked to spell the South American country Colombia and he or she spells "C-O-L-U-M-B-I-A." If you're not Colombian, it may seem like just a harmless mistake from a middle schooler. Now imagine a top executive at a major company or an A-list celebrity or professional athlete with millions of followers on social media who tweets about Colombia with a "u." How do Colombian affiliates, investors, Latino audience or fan base feel about that?

South America and Valentine's Day Traditions

San Valentín, in Latin America, is a day reserved for passion, sensual love, expectations, and the material exchange of tokens of affection, all to show devotion and commitment. Valentine’s Day in many Latin American countries also promotes “acts of appreciation” for friends, applauding non-romantic love.

Ecuador, Colombia & More: Unwrapping Latin America's Gift-Giving Etiquette

Throughout Latin America, gift-giving etiquette differs, varying depending on customs, cultures, traditions and climates. Presenting an item to someone without expectation or payment; or exchanging with the expectation of reciprocity isn't specific to the holiday season or Latin Americans, but the mutual exchange of money, goods, gifts and kindness is something that is shared in the Latin American community, and it speaks to the tradition of Spanish culture and nonverbal communication.

Demi Lovato: How the Disney Star-Turned-Cocaine Smuggler Helped 'Support' the Illegal U.S. & South American Drug Trades

Legal and illegal drug use is all around us, from Canada, the U.S. to Latin America and beyond. We've seen Toronto's Mayor Tom Ford admit to smoking crack cocaine, Colorado and Washington states give the 'green light' to recreational marijuana use, and Uruguay become the first country in the world to legalize the trade of marijuana (in an effort to decriminalize the drug industry) -- and recently, Disney and "X Factor" fans have learned that singer/songwriter Demi Lovato was smuggling cocaine on airplanes at age 19.
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