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Ecuador Declares Partial State of Emergency to Combat Drug Violence

Ecuador has taken a bold step to address rising drug-related violence. President Daniel Noboa declared a partial state of emergency on Thursday, October 3, 2024. This measure affects Quito and six of Ecuador’s 24 provinces. The decision aims to curb the growing threat from drug trafficking groups. The state of emergency will last 60 days. […]

‘Just so needy.’ Brexit strained the UK-US relationship — but officials say it’s now back on track

When US President Joe Biden lands in London next week, his British counterpart, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, might summon a smile at how much US-UK relations have improved since he came to office in October of last year.

Cryptocurrency as a lifeline: Argentines turn to ‘cryptodollar’ amid economic crisis

In the wake of their most tumultuous political crisis in over two decades and an inflation rate reaching 115%, many Argentinians are turning to private cryptocurrencies, specifically the “cryptodollar” offered by Ripio, the nation’s leading digital asset platform. This cryptocurrency provides some semblance of financial stability in a country where prices can fluctuate twice daily. […]