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Sharkdancing @sharkdancing.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Meta disabled the Facebook page of Brazil's President Lula's on Wednesday. It also restricted the ad account linked to his campaign. The platform gave no justification for the move. First round voting starts Oct 4 2026 & it's purported to be close. www.panamericandispatch.org/p/meta-block...

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Meta Blocks President Lula’s Facebook Page and Campaign Ads

The page is now back online, but Lula's electoral coalition says Meta's actions harmed the president’s campaign.

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Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The people of Ireland voted for the ICC in 2001. It is in our Constitution. The Court is pleading for help. Q. Will the Government stand up for the Court when meeting Trump in Dublin tomorrow or will it stay quiet?

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Sharkdancing @sharkdancing.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Chile U.S. trade talks ended without a deal. The right wing government balked at joining Trump's "Shield of Americas" and other demands that affected it's sovereignty including being members of the International Criminal Court. www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjF3...

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Chile-US trade talks end without deal amid tariff pressure to join Shield of the Americas

YouTube video by Al Jazeera English

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Sharkdancing @sharkdancing.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

This is a really a beautiful cover - Trio (Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris) - "After the Gold Rush", written by Neil Young, www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykMz...

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Sharkdancing @sharkdancing.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Respect! "The name Ontario is derived from the Wendat (Huron) word Ontarí'io, which is often translated as "great lake". Colonial times, the lake was also called Cataraqui, a French spelling of the Mohawk Katarokwi. The name Ontarí'io is most often translated from Wyandot as "beautiful lake".

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Sharkdancing @sharkdancing.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

"Today marks the anniversary of the burning of Washington, D.C., on August 24, 1814, when British Forces from what is now Canada marched into the U.S. capital & systematically set fire to the White House, Capitol, Library of Congress & other public buildings." www.postalley.org/2025/08/24/2...

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211 Years Ago Today: When Canada Burned Down Our White House

Talk about provocation!

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Sharkdancing @sharkdancing.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Canada's PM Carney has rediscovered his elbows. Canada has suspended the unfair & uneconomic trade talks. U.S. as threatened imposed a 50% tariff on roughly $28 billion of Canadian goods. Canada will match those tariffs dollar for dollar to protect workers & businesses. www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/stat...

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Statement by Prime Minister Carney on Canada-U.S. trade negotiations

We have recognised from the beginning that America has changed, and that we will not return to our old relationship. Our government understood, before many, that America is altering all its trade rela...

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Sharkdancing @sharkdancing.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

CBC is now reporting "Trump administration says Canada has declined a (trade) deal". PM Carney might have some balls after all.....

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Sharkdancing @sharkdancing.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

If PM Carney actually makes a new trade deal with the U.S. Canadians should be able to vote on it as a binding referendum before they actually sign it. Suspect Canadians would prefer no deal than a bad deal.

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Sharkdancing @sharkdancing.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

100% agree!!! Manitoba's Premier Wab Kinew "I think we've got the upper hand. They're back on their heels right now. They're coming to us right now, and so I think we should fight.” www.cbc.ca/news/world/l...

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Trade minister says officials are 'very close' to finalizing Canada-U.S. trade deal | CBC

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Sharkdancing @sharkdancing.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Frankly have never understood big L Liberals in the first place...... But suspect a large percentage of Canadians believe quite strongly "a bad deal is worse than no deal" with the U.S. Wonder if PM Carney will actually start to lose support if he signs a deal?

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Sharkdancing @sharkdancing.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Had the privilege of cycling Bogotá's Ciclovía once again. It is an amazing experience. It covers 120 kms. This time we headed towards centro. So many participate even in the light rain. But when the rain got heavy - huge numbers sought shelter temporarily. And then proceeded again when it let up.

Bogotá ciclovía - open streets So many fill the streets even in the light rain.

Bogotá ciclovia - huge numbers of bikes and cyclists waiting under shelter for the hard rain to stop...

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Sharkdancing @sharkdancing.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Bogotá 5 pm on Friday of holiday weekend - bailed on a standing room only bus on TransMilenio route and rode a Tembici 8 kms back to the hotel. The bi directional bikeane was very busy in both directions with everything on wheels but totally physically protected and bonus bike traffic lights.

Bogotá major street with 2 traffic lanes in one direction then a bidirectional bike lane protected by low yellow concrete bricks & large slab of concrete than 3 more traffic lanes.

A very busy bidirectional physically protected bikelane

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Sharkdancing @sharkdancing.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Please explain the difference between this and a yellow star, because I am not seeing it....you?

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Sharkdancing @sharkdancing.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Medellín will become the Colombian nerve center of a US-led anti-cartel coalition. This July 2026, president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella & Medellín mayor Gutiérrez announced the city will host Colombia’s headquarters for Shield of the Americas (Escudo de las Américas) medellin.co/blog/shield-...

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Shield of the Americas: Medellín Is Colombia's New HQ - Medellín

Shield of the Americas: Medellín becomes Colombia's HQ for the US-led anti-cartel coalition on August 7, 2026. What it means for foreigners.

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Sharkdancing @sharkdancing.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

U.S. Deputy AG Blanche, will officially lead U.S. gov't delegation for the inauguration of Colombian's new right wing president Abelardo de la Espriella. Group also includes VP Vance & senior officials responsible for justice, security & counter-narcotics policy. colombiaone.com/2026/08/06/u...

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The White House Confirms Delegation for Abelardo de la Espriella's Inauguration

Colombia expected Marco Rubio to attend Abelardo de la Espriella's inauguration, but the White House confirmed a U.S. delegation without him.

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Sharkdancing @sharkdancing.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Except for the wood burning all winter long and of course the parrilla's for cooking because it's way cheaper than the high cost of electricity here in Uruguay.

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Sharkdancing @sharkdancing.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Medellín Colombia - Caught a feeder bus from Laureles to Poblado barrio. And yes the bus driver had decorated his area with purple shag. Yes bright purple shag on the back of his seat, framing the mirrors and the drive stick was also layered with a purple poodle. We couldn't stop laughing.

Medellín - Driving area on a bus decorated with bright purple shag on the back of the driver's seat, rear view mirrors framed, with purple dice hanging from the mirror. Lastly the drive shift was covered with a stuff purple poodle

A different view of the Medellín bus driver's use of purple shag framing the rear view mirrors and the purple dice hanging off the central rear view mirror.

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Sharkdancing @sharkdancing.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Bogotá cycling infra is just amazing - One of the best cities I have had the privilege to cycle in. Physically protected bi directional lanes are well designed. Many styles, curb protected, centre median & raised to ht of the sidewalk. Here are a few examples,

bi directional raised curb protected with plants bikelanes

Median bi directional bikelanes - protected with trees and grass blvds on either side.

bi directional raised to sidewalk level bikelanes -

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Sharkdancing @sharkdancing.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

La Candelaria. Bogotá Atardecer (sunset)

La Candelaria Bogotá sunset in the distance, with colour stripes of dark blue, orange and yellow sunset

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Sharkdancing @sharkdancing.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

It turns out Bogotá also has a Ciclovia on major holidays like today - Independence Day. So I was able to ride the Ciclovia again. Double "bucket list" Took one of the many open street routes to Parque Simón Bolǐvar. It was busier then yesterday if that is possible.

Bogotá Independence Day Ciclovia - large number of people cycling on an open road - with a standard Bogotá bikelane in the foreground.

Bogotá Independence Day Ciclovia. People on a open wide street, cycling, running. and rollerblading

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Sharkdancing @sharkdancing.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

It was amazing!! Ciclovia routes seem to be in every direction with tons of people participating. Covers more than 120 kms. Saw some fantastic cycling infra along the way. Also the Tembici (bikeshare) is very accessible & ok to ride. Bikes overall are everywhere. Bogotá is definitely a cycling city!

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Sharkdancing @sharkdancing.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Made it. Hit another "bucket list". Cycled Bogotá's ciclovia. Rode Panama & Medellín ciclovias before, but Bogotá's was largest. The photos do not do it justice. It was full of people participating - mostly cycling. My partner and I had a great time.

A large group of cyclists waiting at a traffic light on a open street for Bogotá's ciclovia

People participating in Bogotá's ciclovia. walking cycling and roller blading

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Sharkdancing @sharkdancing.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Tomorrow I will be participating in Bogotá's ciclovia - a definite "bucket list" item. www.wri.org/update/celeb...

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Celebrating 50 Years of Bogotá’s Ciclovía and the Growth of the Open Streets Movement

April 7, 2026

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Sharkdancing @sharkdancing.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Arrived in Bogotá Colombia for a visit. Major effects for Soroche - altitude sickness, as I currently live at sea level. So taking it easy. But yes of course, sharkdancing is finding cycling easier than walking. Using Tembici bikeshare to get around. So far, as anticipated cycling infra is amazing!

Bogotá - - separated raised bidirectional bikelane inthe centre median with a row of trees to provide shade.

Bogotá - separated bidirectional bikelanes. Curb protected with low plants. Reminds me of Montreal Rachel bikelanes

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Sharkdancing @sharkdancing.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

More of this Please!! New York becomes the first U.S. state to impose a data center moratorium. Starting with a one year construction ban on centers using 50 megawatts or more. www.reuters.com/world/new-yo...

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New York becomes the first state to impose a data center moratorium

The moratorium positions New York at the forefront of a growing national debate over how to manage the infrastructure needed to support artificial intelligence.

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Sharkdancing @sharkdancing.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Which of the 125 member countries that signed Rome statue will actually stand up to the U.S. (which is not a member) escalating threats to the International Criminal Court? Canada? France? Brazil? Ireland? Colombia? So far only hearing crickets.....

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Sharkdancing @sharkdancing.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

U.S had the option to cancel the CUSMA trade deal today with Canada and Mexico and it would end in 6 months but Trump chose not to - kinda puts holes in his mantra "U.S doesn’t need anything from Canada" or Mexico for that matter......

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Sharkdancing @sharkdancing.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Colombia: On a day marked by formality and expectation, Abelardo de la Espriella, the new elected president, issues an ultimatum to armed groups. "They have a month to come to their senses and submit to rule of law." uruguayaldia.com.uy/en/colombia-...

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Colombia: De la Espriella grants armed groups a period of one month to submit to the Colombian State.

Abelardo de la Espriella asume la presidencia y lanza un ultimátum a grupos armados En una jornada marcada por la formalidad y la expectativa, Abelardo de la Espriella, el nuevo presidente electo de C...

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Sharkdancing @sharkdancing.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

This is already gone from the "trend list" but it's devastating. Venezuelan government has raised the death toll to 188 dead, 1,520 injured, & 157 missing. Add too many destroyed buildings, fires & power outages Expectation it will get worse . Live: updates here: www.infobae.com/venezuela/20...

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EN VIVO: El gobierno de Venezuela elevó la cifra de víctimas de los terremotos: 188 muertos, 1.520 heridos y 157 desaparecidos

La presidenta encargada, Delcy Rodríguez, presentó durante la madrugada el primer balance oficial tras la tragedia e informó que la cifra no incluye posibles víctimas en ciudad de La Guaira, a la que ...

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Sharkdancing @sharkdancing.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

International press reacts to (far right) Espriella's Defenders of the Homeland precount victory in the Colombian presidential 2nd round election. He stands at 49,66% -to (left) Cepeda Historic Pact at 48,70%- Official judicial count will happen in the next few days www.infobae.com/colombia/202...

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Así registró la prensa internacional la victoria de Abelardo de la Espriella en la segunda vuelta presidencial de Colombia

Con más del 99% de las mesas informadas en el preconteo electoral de la Registraduría Nacional, Abelardo de la Espriella obtuvo 12.951.856 votos, superando a Iván Cepeda, quien alcanzó 12.703.886

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Sharkdancing @sharkdancing.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Petro also said "he would abide by the judges' decisions & rejected the interference of foreign leaders," in this very close president's second round elections.

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Sharkdancing @sharkdancing.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

President Petro at the opening of Colombia's elections "My first message is undoubtedly to go out & vote no matter what - overcoming any obstacle or geographical or logistical difficulty". He highlighted democracy is peace. And peace means understanding each other. www.infobae.com/colombia/202...

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Gustavo Petro en la apertura de la jornada electoral: “Mi primer mensaje indudablemente es salir a votar como sea, venciendo todo obstáculo”

El mandatario colombiano invitó a la ciudadanía a ejercer responsabilidad cívica, apelando a la memoria histórica y el respeto a la pluralidad

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Sharkdancing @sharkdancing.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Peru 2nd round president election: only 759 votes separating Sanchez's (left leaning) Juntos por el Perú & Fujimori's (far right) Fuerza Popular. Will now go to the National Election Board & the approximately 1,600 challenged tally sheets before a winner is declared. www.infobae.com/peru/2026/06...

Peru election - showing the second round election results with only 759 votes separating the two parties. Still waiting for a few tally sheets and results of approximately 16,00 disputed tally sheets.

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Sharkdancing @sharkdancing.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

President Petro reacts to Trump renewed support for far right Abelardo de la Espriella . "It is a crime". - Colombia Constitution prohibits foreign intervention in electoral processes. On social media he asked US gov't not interfere in the current electoral campaign. www.infobae.com/colombia/202...

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Petro reaccionó al nuevo respaldo de Donald Trump a Abelardo de la Espriella y lanzó fuerte advertencia: “Es delito en Colombia”

El presidente colombiano sostuvo que la Constitución Política prohíbe la intervención extranjera en los procesos electorales y afirmó que su deber es defender la soberanía nacional

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Sharkdancing @sharkdancing.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Premier Kinew: "We're not going to be able to wind back the clock and get people to give up their [tech]," he said, but "I reject the idea that we have to be slaves to surveillance capitalism in order to participate in the modern economy."

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Sharkdancing @sharkdancing.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Brazil's president Lula calls U.S. Rubio a 'mortal enemy' of Latin America due to his interventionist policies on the continent. www.anews.com.tr/world/2026/0...

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Brazilian president slams US Marco Rubio as ‘mortal enemy’ of Latin America

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Sharkdancing @sharkdancing.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Uruguay joined Mexico in delivering humanitarian aid to Cuba, in an important show of regional solidarity - consisting of approximately 1,600 tons of food and personal hygiene items. www.telesurtv.net/arriba-cuba-...

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Arriba a Cuba ayuda de México y Uruguay como gesto de solidaridad regional - teleSUR

El cargamento constituye la octava entrega de ayuda humanitaria destinada al pueblo cubano desde México.

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Sharkdancing @sharkdancing.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Mexico, Spain & Brazil pledge more aid and call for Cuba’s sovereignty to be protected amid ongoing Trump's threats. www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/...

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Sharkdancing @sharkdancing.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Spotted in Córdon barrio, Montevideo Uruguay. #StreetArt

Street art - voluminous woman in bright coloured lingerie with a black polka dot background on a side of a building

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Sharkdancing @sharkdancing.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Mexico's President Sheinbaum said on Monday that her country has ‌every right to send fuel to Cuba, whether for humanitarian or commercial reasons. And is now actively working to resume oil shipments to Cuba. www.telesurenglish.net/mexico-to-re...

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Mexico to Resume Oil Shipments to Cuba

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum on March 30 announced that her country is actively working to reactivate oil shipments to Cuba, amidst the intensifying United States blockade against the Caribbean nation.

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