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In a move steeped in cultural nationalism and political defiance, Mexico officially banned the growth of genetically modified (GMO) corn, placing native maize into the Mexican constitution as an emblem of national pride. The constitutional amendment, voted through Congress and signed on by a majority of state legislatures, now sits in President Claudia Sheinbaum’s hands for her formal signature.

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has taken a decisive stance against U.S. intervention in Mexico's affairs, vowing to reinforce constitutional protections of the nation's sovereignty. This move follows the United States' recent designation of several Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organizations—a classification that could, in theory, justify direct U.S. military actions against them on Mexican soil. Sheinbaum made it clear that Mexico will not tolerate any foreign interference, emphasizing the country's unwavering commitment to independence.

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On Thursday, Mexico issued a warning to Google regarding its alteration of the Gulf of Mexico's name to "Gulf of America" for users of Maps in the United States, a move made to align with President Donald Trump's executive order.

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Imagine drinking water that comes straight from the clouds. In the desert city of Alto Hospicio, Chile, scientists believe that capturing water from fog could be a game-changing solution to the region's ongoing water crisis.

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Colombian President Gustavo Petro has asserted that "cocaine is no worse than whiskey" in advocating for the worldwide legalization of the drug, which he suggests would "easily dismantle" the global cocaine industry. Petro's remarks come as Colombia, the world’s top producer and exporter of cocaine, grapples with the ongoing challenge of combating drug trafficking.