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☆ Former students say a California school district 'ignored and concealed' sexual abuse
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-08 | by ( Matt Drange | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

Three former students have filed suit, saying a SoCal school district failed to protect them from "rampant" sexual abuse. AdvertisementA group of sexual abuse survivors have filed suit in Los Angeles Superior Court, saying their high school district failed to protect them from predatory teachers for years. Administrators failed to properly supervise employees, the lawsuit claims, and repeatedly "ignored and concealed the sexual abuse of minor students." "It's about protecting the interests of the school district over protecting children." After leaving a job as PE teacher in the Lake Washington School District outside of Seattle, Scott Nelson was coaching basketball in the Issaquah school district.

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Migrants were streaming across the U.S. southern border in record numbers, international rail bridges were abruptly shut down and official ports of entry closed. Desperate for help in December, President Biden called President Andrés Manuel López Obrador of Mexico, who told him to quickly send a delegation to the Mexican capital, according to several U.S. officials. The White House rushed to do so. Illegal border crossings into the United States plummeted by January. As immigration moves to the forefront of the U.S. presidential campaign, Mexico has emerged as a key player on an issue with the potential to sway the election, and the White House has worked hard to preserve Mr. López Obrador’s cooperation.

Persons: Biden, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, López Organizations: White, U.S Locations: U.S, Mexico, United

☆ Chilean Vet Helps Dogs, Cats and Rabbits Injured in Wildfires
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-05 | by ( Feb. | At P.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +2 min

VINA DEL MAR, Chile (Reuters) - Among the mountains of debris left over from raging wildfires that have killed more than 120 people in Chile are lost dogs and cats, wandering the streets covered in ash and burns. Christopher Romero, 22, was out buying groceries when the fire struck his home in Vina del Mar on Friday. He says his father was able to get his family to safety but their two dogs, Black and Kiara, fled into the night. Nicolas Escobar, the university's veterinary director, said the clinic has attended to more 100 dogs, cats and rabbits since Friday, treating burns, giving oxygen and even reviving some of them. He said the clinic has also been helping track down owners of lost pets through social media or by scanning microchips.

Persons: Christopher Romero, Romero, " Romero, Nicolas Escobar, Escobar, I've, Alexander Villegas, Sandra Maler Organizations: VINA DEL, Vina del Mar, Americas University Locations: Chile, Vina del, Akita

☆ Peru's deadly gold mine attack highlights growing security risk, costs
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-04 | by ( Marco Aquino | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

The attack has highlighted a growing risk for miners in the Andean nation, the world's no. "Security is now one of the main costs," Poderosa corporate affairs manager Pablo de la Flor told Reuters after the attack. Thousands of trucks of illegal gold were taken out, it said. "There is a black market for minerals," said Gustavo Ramirez, who studies illegal mining for SNMPE. Illegal miners are estimated to produce around another 30 tons.

Persons: Cristobal Bouroncle, Rights LIMA, Pablo de la Flor, De la Flor, Saturday's, la Flor, Poderosa, Gustavo Ramirez, Marco Aquino, Alexander Villegas, Marguerita Choy Organizations: Rights, Reuters, National Society of Mining, Petroleum, Energy, Peru's Ministry of Energy, Mining, Ministry of Energy, Mines, Thomson Locations: Madre de Dios , Peru, Peru, Pataz, India, Switzerland, Canada, Bolivia

☆ Paraguayan lawmaker and three others die in plane crash
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-02 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

ASUNCION, Dec 2 (Reuters) - A Paraguayan lawmaker and three other people died in a plane crash in the South American country on Saturday, local police said. "I receiver with deep pain the sad news about the passing of our colleague, friend and brother of dreams Walter Harms," Paraguay's Vice-president Pedro Alliana said on the social media platform X. Images on social media showed burning wreckage in a field. According to the police report, the plane hit a tree during takeoff and erupted in flames while falling to the ground. Reporting by Daniela Desantis; Writing by Alexander Villegas; Editing by Daniel WallisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Walter Harms, Pedro Alliana, Daniela Desantis, Alexander Villegas, Daniel Wallis Organizations: Thomson Locations: ASUNCION, Paraguayan, Asuncion, Colorado

☆ Panama publishes ruling finding First Quantum contract unconstitutional
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-02 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/2] File photo: People react after Panama's top court ruled the mining contract with Canadian miner First Quantum to operate a copper mine in the country as unconstitutional following weeks of protests against the deal, in Panama City, Panama November 28, 2023. REUTERS/Aris Martinez/File photo Acquire Licensing RightsDec 2 (Reuters) - Panama published a ruling finding Canadian miner First Quantum's (FM.TO) contract for an open-pit copper mine in the Central American country unconstitutional in the official gazette on Saturday. The contract had triggered caused widespread protests in Panama, and President Laurentino Cortizo said on Tuesday the mine would close as soon as the Supreme Court's ruling was formally published in the official gazette. Reporting by Valentine Hilaire; Writing by Alexander Villegas; editing by Jonathan OatisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Aris Martinez, Laurentino Cortizo, Valentine Hilaire, Alexander Villegas, Jonathan Oatis Organizations: REUTERS, Central American, Thomson Locations: Panama City, Panama

☆ Paraguayan Lawmaker and Three Others Die in Plane Crash
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-02 | by ( Dec. | At P.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: 1 min

ASUNCION (Reuters) - A Paraguayan lawmaker and three other people died in a plane crash in the South American country on Saturday, local police said. The plane crashed soon after takeoff some 180 km (112 miles) from Asuncion and killed Walter Harms, a legislator for the ruling Colorado party and three men who were part of his team, according to the police report. "I receiver with deep pain the sad news about the passing of our colleague, friend and brother of dreams Walter Harms," Paraguay's Vice-president Pedro Alliana said on the social media platform X. Images on social media showed burning wreckage in a field. According to the police report, the plane hit a tree during takeoff and erupted in flames while falling to the ground.

Persons: Walter Harms, Pedro Alliana, Daniela Desantis, Alexander Villegas, Daniel Wallis Locations: ASUNCION, Paraguayan, Asuncion, Colorado

☆ Camilo Villegas: After unimaginable personal tragedy, Colombian golfer is a champion again
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-22 | by ( Jack Bantock | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

On July 26, 2020, Villegas and wife Maria’s 22-month-old daughter Mia died following a four-month battle with tumors on the brain and spine. “She was a very little kid, full of energy, and everything seemed to be going in the perfect direction,” Villegas told CNN Sport’s Patrick Snell. Rob Carr/Getty ImagesFront row seatSlowly, but surely, momentum began to change for Villegas, “a little snowball” gathering speed and size. Mia’s Miracles was flourishing under Maria’s presidency, Villegas was back competing at PGA Tour events and then, in December 2021, the greatest boost yet. No surprises as to which foundation Villegas directed the donation towards.

Persons: Camilo Villegas, “ Mia, Villegas, Maria’s, Mia, ” Villegas, CNN Sport’s Patrick Snell, “, ”, putts, ‘, ’ ”, Phil Mickelson, Andy Lyons, Miami’s, Jack Nicklaus, Barbara, Maria, that’s, “ It’s, ” Maria, Rob Carr, Mateo, –, – Villegas, Sweden’s Alex Noren, Ross Kinnaird, Mia –, she’s, we’ve, RSM Birdies, Love, “ We’ve, We’ll Organizations: CNN, PGA, Bermuda, Nationwide Children’s, FedEx St Jude, Miami’s Nicklaus Children’s, Health Care Foundation, Getty, Port Royal, RSM Locations: Ohio, Charlotte , North Carolina, Bermuda

☆ Argentina's Sergio Massa concedes presidential election to Javier Milei
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-19 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/2] Argentine presidential candidate Sergio Massa votes during Argentina's runoff presidential election, in Tigre, on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, Argentina November 19, 2023. Argentine Ministry of Economy/Handout via REUTERS Acquire Licensing RightsBUENOS AIRES, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Argentina presidential candidate and economy minister Sergio Massa conceded defeat to far-right libertarian Javier Milei in the country's presidential runoff on Sunday. "I have called Javier Milei to congratulate him," Massa said from his campaign headquarters in Buenos Aires. The economy minister spoke before official results were published. Reporting by Alexander Villegas and Jorgelina do Rosario, editing by Adam JourdanOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Sergio Massa, Javier Milei, Massa, Alexander Villegas, Jorgelina, Adam Jourdan Our Organizations: Argentine, Argentine Ministry of, REUTERS Acquire, Thomson Locations: Tigre, Buenos Aires, Argentina, BUENOS AIRES, Rosario

☆ Tesla to roll into South America with first steps in Chile
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Tesla Inc. vehicle facility is pictured in Costa Mesa, California, U.S., November 1, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsCompanies Tesla Inc FollowSANTIAGO, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Electric vehicle maker Tesla (TSLA.O) is looking to make inroads in South America by hiring personnel for a new operation in Chile and registering its name, according to public documents. Tesla Chile was registered and published in the Official Gazette on Sept. 28 and includes "the import, export, manufacturing, marketing, distribution and sale of vehicles, especially electric vehicles." Although Tesla Chile was registered with headquarters in Santiago, the registration leaves the option for "branches or agencies that may be established in other cities in the country or abroad." This would be Tesla's first direct commercial operation in South America.

Persons: Mike Blake, Elon Musk, BYD, Fabián Andrés, Alexander Villegas, Bill Berkrot Organizations: Tesla Inc, REUTERS, Tesla, Elon, Thomson Locations: Costa Mesa , California, U.S, South America, Chile, Tesla Chile, Santiago

☆ In Chile, a Palestinian diaspora makes its voice heard on Gaza
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-07 | by ( Alexander Villegas | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +7 min

SANTIAGO, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Chile's Palestinian community, the largest outside the Middle East, is a strong force in the Andean nation, involved in local politics, culture and soccer. Now it's making Chile one of the loudest regional voices criticizing Israel over its military action in Gaza. In a recent mass, Abed invited members from Chile's Muslim community and the Palestinian ambassador; keffiyehs, hijabs and Palestinian flags were sprinkled throughout the pews. The prominence of the Palestinian community has sparked strong support from other groups in Chile. "The Palestinian community (here) activates whenever there's aggressions."

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Playing alongside Kuchar in the final group, Villegas finished birdie-birdie-bogey-birdie for a 69 to join Kuchar at 19 under. The 45-year-old Kuchar won the tournament in 2018 at Mayakoba. A month after that, he won the Sony Open in Hawaii for the last of his nine PGA Tour titles. Political Cartoons View All 1234 ImagesVillegas, two strokes ahead after opening 64-64, is fighting to gain his full PGA Tour card. The 41-year-old Colombian split time between the Korn Ferry Tour and whatever PGA Tour events he could get in this year, and he stands at No.

Persons: Matt Kuchar, Camilo Villegas, Kuchar, Villegas, Nos, Erik van Rooyen, Mackenzie Hughes, Will Gordon, Justin Suh, ___ Organizations: Diamante, Kuchar, Sony, PGA, FedEx Locations: Mexico, Baja California, Mayakoba, Hawaii

More cuts are expected in the coming months, though Costa didn't provide any details on future decisions. Costa said the bank has already incorporated high interest rates from the U.S. Fed and other central banks from developed economies in its September report. "But we have to keep looking closely at U.S. rates," Costa said. Costa added the bank has also factored in weaker demand from China, one of Chile's largest copper consumers, but the impact was larger than expected. "The Chinese economy is going to develop with less force than expected, but there are other factors that hold up copper prices," Costa said.

Persons: Central Bank of Chile Rosanna Costa, Susana Vera, Rosanna Costa, Costa, Costa didn't, Jorgelina, Alexander Villegas, Chizu Organizations: Central Bank of, Reuters, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, REUTERS, U.S . Fed, Thomson Locations: Central Bank of Chile, Marrakech, Morocco, MARRAKECH, SANTIAGO, Chile, U.S, China, Rosario

More than half of Chileans, 54% of respondents surveyed before the draft text was completed this week, plan on voting against the new constitution, according to pollster Cadem. The current proposal makes a grammatical change to a constitutional clause which abortion advocates already view as restrictive. But Lagos says this change, combined with another proposal that would define a child as any human being under the age of 18, could clear the way for more restrictive abortion laws. With abortion rights expanding across much of Latin America, the latest being Mexico and Argentina, supporters are worried that a right-wing resurgence in the region, could halt progress or see rights backslide. At a rally commemorating the global day of action for access to safe and legal abortion last week in Santiago, 26-year-old student Isadora Calderón told Reuters she felt abortion rights were being threatened by the current proposals.

Persons: SANTIAGO, pollster, Catalina, Teneo, Gabriel Boric, Antonio Barchiesi, Isadora Calderón, Calderón, Agustina Ramón Michel, Ramón Michel, Natalia Ramos Miranda, Lucinda Elliott, Alexander Villegas, Christian Plumb, Lincoln Organizations: Republican, Reuters, American, Thomson Locations: Catalina Lagos, Lagos, Latin America, Mexico, Argentina, Santiago, Argentine, Chile

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) —Two people were arrested Thursday in connection with a shooting outside an Albuquerque baseball stadium that killed an 11-year-old boy and prompted the New Mexico governor to issue a controversial gun ban. At the time, he already was wanted for failing to appear in court in connection with alleged drug dealing, Medina said. Political Cartoons View All 1173 ImagesGarley was already in custody when he was arrested in connection with the killing. Michelle Lujan Grisham, a Democrat, to issue an emergency public health order days later suspending the right to carry firearms in public in and around Albuquerque. Grisham then amended the order to apply only to public parks and playgrounds where children and their families gather.

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☆ Two men arrested for killing that prompted New Mexico gun ban
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-22 | by ( Andrew Hay | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Governor of New Mexico Michelle Lujan Grisham speaks at a Democratic Party of New Mexico campaign rally featuring U.S. President Joe Biden at the Gallegos Community Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S., November 3, 2022. Her unprecedented move pulled New Mexico into a national debate on gun rights and public safety. “It is our belief that these cowards mixed up the two vehicles and shot into the wrong vehicle,” Albuquerque police chief Harold Medina told reporters. Lujan Grisham's emergency health order suspending open and concealed carry rights met bipartisan backlash as unconstitutional and was challenged by gun rights advocates. The move was supported by New Mexico gun control proponents and the Catholic archbishop of Santa Fe.

Persons: New Mexico Michelle Lujan Grisham, Joe Biden, Kevin Lamarque, Jose Romero, Nathen Garley, Michelle Lujan Grisham, Froylan Villegas, Tatiana Villegas, Harold Medina, Lujan, Romero, Garley, Andrew Hay, Daniel Wallis Organizations: Democratic Party of New, U.S, Gallegos Community Center, REUTERS, New, Democratic, Police, Thomson Locations: New Mexico, Democratic Party of New Mexico, Albuquerque , New Mexico, U.S, Albuquerque, Santa Fe

☆ New Mexico mayor calls for legislative debate after gun ban
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-13 | by ( Andrew Hay | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

FILE PHOTO: Governor of New Mexico Michelle Lujan Grisham speaks at a Democratic Party of New Mexico campaign rally featuring U.S. President Joe Biden at the Gallegos Community Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S., November 3, 2022. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo(Reuters) - Albuquerque’s mayor is urging New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham to call a special state legislative session on gun crime after the governor’s ban on carrying guns in his city threw it into the center of the U.S. gun-rights debate. “Albuquerque families can’t afford political debates that distract us from fighting violent crime,” Keller wrote. Gun violence kills around 500 people a year in New Mexico, which ranks sixth among U.S. states for gun deaths per capita, according to gun violence prevention group Everytown for Gun Safety. Albuquerque is among the 10 most dangerous U.S. cities, based on FBI violent crime data.

Persons: New Mexico Michelle Lujan Grisham, Joe Biden, Kevin Lamarque, Michelle Lujan Grisham, Lujan Grisham, Tim Keller, ” Keller, Froylan Villegas, Tatiana Villegas, Samaniego, Lujan Grisham’s Organizations: Democratic Party of New, U.S, Gallegos Community Center, REUTERS, New, Reuters, Albuquerque, Gun Safety Locations: New Mexico, Democratic Party of New Mexico, Albuquerque , New Mexico, U.S, New Mexico’s, Albuquerque

☆ New Mexico lawmakers were 'taken by surprise' by their governor's temporary gun-carrying ban in Albuquerque
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-13 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Most lawmakers from the state, all Democrats, carefully sought to distance themselves from the order. AdvertisementAdvertisement"We have to find all the legal pathways that we possibly can to curb gun violence in our communities," Vasquez told Insider. "The governor is taking action and starting a conversation about addressing the epidemic of gun violence in our communities. The order has drawn national media attention, with even some Democrats and gun control activists criticizing Lujan Grisham's efforts as unconstitutional. Two Republican state lawmakers have called for the governor's impeachment, an effort that's dead on arrival in the Democratic-controlled legislature.

Persons: Michelle Lujan Grisham, Sen, Martin Heinrich, Heinrich, Teresa Leger Fernandez, Gabe Vasquez, Leger Fernandez, Vasquez, Lujan Grisham's, Melanie Stansbury, Caroline Brehman, Bill Clark, Getty Images Lujan Grisham, Froylan Villegas, Stansbury, Ben Ray Luján, Lujan Grisham, Ted Lieu Organizations: New, Service, Reps, Getty Images, Democratic Locations: Albuquerque, Wall, Silicon, New Mexico, I'm, Ted Lieu of California

☆ Tropical storm Eugene off coast of Mexico could strengthen to hurricane
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-06 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

MEXICO CITY, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Tropical storm Eugene is strengthening in the Mexican Pacific and could become a hurricane in the next few hours as it moves parallel to the coast of the Baja California peninsula, the United States National Hurricane Center (NHC) reported on Sunday. "Eugene could become a hurricane later today before starting to weaken on Monday," the NHC said in a report, adding that no coastal warnings were in effect. The state water commission in Mexico, Conagua, said the storm will cause very heavy rains in the state of Baja California Sur and waves up to four meters (13 feet) high. Baja California Sur is home to tourist hotspots like Cabo San Lucas, while Nayarit hosts San Blas and San Pancho. In late June, Hurricane Beatriz dumped heavy rains in its path, also off the Pacific coast of Mexico.

Persons: Eugene, Hurricane Beatriz, Adriana Barrera, Alexander Villegas, Leslie Adler Organizations: MEXICO CITY, United States National Hurricane Center, NHC, Thomson Locations: MEXICO, Mexican Pacific, Baja California, Miami, Mexico, Conagua, Baja California Sur, Nayarit, Sinaloa, San Lucas, San Blas, San Pancho, Mazatlan

☆ Missing Mexican woman Maria Fernanda Sanchez found dead in Germany
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-05 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

MEXICO CITY, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Police in Germany, reported on Saturday that they found the body of a 24-year-old Mexican woman who disappeared in Berlin at the end of July and whose case has caused garnered widespread attention in Mexico. Authorities said the body of Maria Fernanda Sanchez, for whom Interpol had issued a yellow search notice, was found floating in a canal by a person walking along a bridge in Berlin's Adlershof neighborhood. The Mexican Foreign Ministry communicated on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, that German authorities reported the discovery of a deceased woman that fit Sanchez's description. Earlier in the week, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said that he would ask the German president to bolster the search for Sanchez, who, according to local media, was a masters student in Germany. Reporting by Stefanie Eschenbacher and Adriana Barrera; Writing by Alexander Villegas; Editing by Jonathan OatisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Maria Fernanda Sanchez, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, Sanchez, Stefanie Eschenbacher, Adriana Barrera, Alexander Villegas, Jonathan Oatis Organizations: MEXICO CITY, Police, Authorities, Interpol, Mexican Foreign Ministry, Thomson Locations: MEXICO, Germany, Berlin, Mexico, Berlin's Adlershof

☆ Winter heat wave in Chile offers 'window' to warmer world
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-03 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

SANTIAGO, Aug 3 (Reuters) - A winter heat wave bringing historically high temperatures to Chile is a "window" to an increasingly warm future, according to scientists. "Having temperatures of 37 degrees (99 degrees Fahrenheit) in the middle of southern winter is extraordinary," said Raul Cordero, a climatologist at the University of Santiago. He added that while it's often hard to establish a connection between extreme weather events and climate change, temperatures in parts of Chile have been breaking records year after year. "Winter high-temperature events do affect the spring flow rate that can be expected from melt," Jacques said. According to the latest service reports, high temperatures in the north and center of the country will last all week.

Persons: SANTIAGO, Martin Jacques, Raul Cordero, Jacques, El Nino, Jorge Vega, Natalia Ramos, Alexander Villegas Organizations: Southern, Chile's University of Concepcion, University of Santiago, Thomson Locations: Chile

☆ Peru economy shrinks for two straight quarters, minister denies recession
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Aug 1 (Reuters) - Peru's finance minister said on Tuesday that preliminary data showed the country's economy shrank in June, marking two consecutive quarters of contraction, which is a common definition for a recession. Finance Minister Alex Contreras told reporters he expects economic growth to return in July after preliminary data showed that the economy shrank by about 1% in June. That followed official data showing that the South American country's economy contracted by 0.43% in the first quarter. Despite the data, Contreras asserted that the economy is not in recession while heaping blame on "obsessed" analysts who root against the government for any suggestion to the contrary. "The economy isn't in a recession and it hasn't entered into a recession," said Contreras, adding that economic recessions typically involve "prolonged periods" of downturn, though he did not provide a specific definition.

Persons: Alex Contreras, Contreras, hasn't, jailing, Pedro Castillo, Dina Boluarte, David Alire Garcia, Alexander Villegas, Sandra Maler Organizations: Thomson Locations: Nino

☆ Argentina won't use 'one dollar' of reserves to repay IMF, says Massa
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-31 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

BUENOS AIRES, July 31 (Reuters) - Argentina's Economy Minister Sergio Massa said on Monday the country will not use "a single dollar" of its own reserves to make a $2.7 billion repayment to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) due this week. Argentina, which has been grappling with a severe economic crisis with sky-high inflation and falling central bank reserves, needed to avoid a default with the Fund, with maturities of $2.6 billion due on Monday and almost $800 million due on Tuesday. "I want to bring you peace of mind - Argentina is not going to use a single dollar of its reserves to pay today's maturity," Massa said in a televised speech. The challenge for Argentina now, he added, is to "continue to take care of the (foreign currency) reserves while maintaining the economic activity levels." Reporting by Eliana Raszewski and Gabriel Araujo; Editing by Bernadette Baum and Alexander VIllegasOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Sergio Massa, Massa, Eliana Raszewski, Gabriel Araujo, Bernadette Baum, Alexander VIllegas Organizations: International Monetary Fund, Development Bank of Latin America, CAF, IMF, Thomson Locations: BUENOS AIRES, China, Buenos Aires, Argentina

☆ It's Hot Girl Walk versus Hot Girl Walk after TikTok trend-starter says a Florida company is infringing on her trademark
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-22 | by ( Hannah Getahun | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Hot Girl Walk is suing a company formerly known as Hot Girl Walk Miami for copyright infringement. The lawsuit claims that Hot Girl Walk Miami created confusion between the two brands. The Hot Girl Walk trend, which originated on TikTok, encourages four-mile outdoor walks for women. Hot Girl Walk asks that the pair be permanently banned from selling merch with the Hot Girl Walk Miami branding. The company also asks to recoup any profits made by their competitor while selling Hot Girl Walk Miami merchandise.

Persons: Monica Villegas, Lucia Di Tore, Lind, Amelia Lind, Villegas, Di Tore Organizations: Service, Miami, Walk Locations: Miami, Wall, Silicon, Delaware, Florida, Walk Miami

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