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Last update: 39 minutes agoColombia Election Watch: Colombia’s tense presidential race is headed toward a likely June 21 runoff, with leftist Ivan Cepeda (Pacto Historico) leading and right-wing rivals Paloma Valencia and Abelardo de la Espriella fighting for second place—results could ripple across Latin America. Housing Permits Boost: In the Dominican Republic, MIVHED says construction licenses jumped 93% in early 2026, with 594 permits worth over RD$230B and a new online “MIVHED Intelligence” tracker plus a nearly 50% complete Single Window for Construction. Food Safety Push: DIGEMAPS launched national programs to control pathogens and chemical residues in meat, stepping up inspections, sampling, and microbiological surveillance. Health & Care Spotlight: A Dominican Parkinson’s feature highlights stigma and the growing role of the local Parkinson’s foundation in support and dignity. Regional Health Cooperation: PAHO and the Carter Center signed a technical deal to speed elimination of river blindness (onchocerciasis) across Hispaniola and the Americas. Sports, With Health Questions: The Enhanced Games in Las Vegas saw an unofficial “world record” swim amid doping controversy.
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