Corruption, an endemic evil that worsens
Argentina has seen a worsening perception of corruption, with new scandals and ineffective control bodies contributing to a low score in Transparency International's latest ranking.
South Africa: New Species Discovered At Richtersveld National Park
Scientists have discovered several new insect species in Richtersveld National Park, highlighting the park's biodiversity.
Scientists discovered two new species of endemic snakes
Scientists in South Korea confirmed the discovery of two new species of venomous snakes, the Baengnyeong viper and the Jeju viper, after eight years of research.
Baixada Santista begins single-dose vaccination against dengue for health professionals
The Baixada Santista region in Brazil has initiated a single-dose dengue vaccination campaign aimed at health professionals, especially those working in endemic control.
Health agents block avenue during protest in Belém; category demands payment of benefit from the city hall
Community Health Agents and Endemic Disease Control Agents protested in Belém by blocking a major avenue to demand the payment of the Annual Financial Incentive, known as the 14th salary.
The conch frog of Bad Bunny, a symbol of anti-ICE protest before the Super Bowl
The conch frog, an endangered endemic amphibian from Puerto Rico that Bad Bunny has adopted as a symbol during his recent tour, has appeared on the streets of San Francisco as an anti-ICE protest sign days before the Super Bowl.
Northeast 'mountain climber' is 100% Brazilian: meet the mocó
The mocó, a rodent endemic to Brazil, thrives in the rocky landscapes of the northeastern semi-arid region, including several Brazilian states.
Nigeria: at least 162 people killed by armed men in the central-west of the country
At least 162 people were killed in a recent attack by armed men in the village of Woro, central-west Nigeria, amid increased efforts to combat endemic insecurity supported by the United States.
The power vacuum in Yemen threatens the biodiversity of the Socotra archipelago, unique in the world
The Socotra archipelago, known for its unique endemic species, has faced significant environmental damage since the war in Yemen began in 2014.
The Metropolitan Detention Center, the New York prison of dark reputation where Nicolás Maduro is incarcerated
Former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores have been incarcerated in the notorious Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, known for its deplorable conditions and endemic violence, and they will remain there indefinitely.
Deprived of government, in the midst of a political crisis, Bulgaria adopts the euro on January 1st
Bulgaria, amid a political crisis and known for its endemic corruption, will adopt the euro on January 1st, becoming the 21st member of the eurozone while local businesses have already started displaying prices in euros.