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Playa del Carmen Sargassum: City Moves to Return Recovered Sand to Beaches as Hotel Building Continues

Playa del Carmen sargassum cleanup stripped sand from the beaches; the city now seeks a federal permit to return it as US$1.6 billion in projects advance.
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Madagascar Private Jets Face New Approval Rule After Gold Seizure

Madagascar private jets now need special approval from the president or prime minister, after a gold seizure at Ivato airport ...
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Nigeria’s Nasarawa Mining Ban Bars Under-18s From Sites

The Nasarawa mining ban keeps children below 18 off mining sites in the Nigerian state, with arrests promised for companies, ...
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York Timbers Restructuring Hands Sabie Lodge and Farms to Shareholders

The York Timbers restructuring will hand a Sabie lodge and farm business to shareholders, as cash from operations rises but profit per share falls.
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Playa del Carmen Sand Plan in Mexico Seeks a Permit to Restore 3 Beaches by December

A Playa del Carmen sand recovery plan awaits a federal permit expected in November 2026, to return sieved sand to three eroded beaches before December.
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Brazil Pix Rules: Central Bank Ends Mandatory Participation for Large Institutions — What Changes

Brazil's Central Bank ended mandatory Pix participation for institutions with 500,000+ accounts on 18 September 2026 — what ...
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Grupo Frontera Puerto Rico Show Fills the Coliseo on 19 September 2026 at 8:30 p.m.

The Grupo Frontera Puerto Rico date is set for the Coliseo de Puerto Rico on 19 September 2026, with resale listings starting near US$67.
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Miss Universe Puerto Rico Funds Allegation Reaches the Senate Over US$4.5 Million Paid

A Miss Universe Puerto Rico funds allegation reached the island's senate in September 2026, over US$4.5 million paid under an ...
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ICMS Bribery Case in Brazil Charges São Paulo’s Former Number Three Over R$4.5 Million

The ICMS bribery case reached a formal charge on 18 September 2026 against São Paulo's former number three tax official, over ...
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Libya France Direct Flights Return After More Than a Decade

Libya France direct flights returned on 17 September 2026, as MedSky linked Tripoli, Paris and Benghazi. What changed, what is known, and what is not.
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Equity Group DRC Insurance Push: Two New Firms Await Congo Licences

Equity Group DRC insurance plans: shareholders backed a life and a general insurer with US$25.37 million in capital. Licences are still pending.
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Ceará Runoff Poll in Brazil Puts Elmano on 48% and Ciro Gomes on 45%

A Ceará runoff poll published on 18 September 2026 puts Elmano de Freitas on 48% and Ciro Gomes on 45%, inside the margin of error.