3: On Monday, Colombia became the third Latin American country — after Argentina and Mexico — to decriminalize abortion in just over a year. A big shift for the majority-Catholic nation, the constitutional court ruling will allow abortion during the first 24 weeks of pregnancy.
59: At least 59 people died and scores were injured in explosions likely caused by chemicals used to treat gold at a mine in Burkina Faso. Gold is the country’s top export.
19: Homeowners’ investments were “safe as houses” in the US last year, when house prices rose by 19%. Price gains were had nationwide, but the South and Southeast saw gains top 25%. High demand combined with low supply has been driving prices north.
573: Italy’s coastguard service announced Tuesday that it rescued 573 migrants, including 59 minors, off the coast of Calabria. The survivors — one person was found dead — were aboard two fishing boats found in tricky weather conditions. More than 10,000 migrants have already reached Europe by sea this year.GZERO Media is back on the podium at the 47th Annual Telly Awards, adding six more trophies to our shelf — including three in Gold! We’re so grateful to be recognized for our groundbreaking work in global analysis and… *checks notes*... geopolitical puppetry.
Two weeks of protests have paralyzed Bolivia's capital, La Paz, costing businesses $50 million a day amid the country's worst economic crisis in 40 years. Unions are calling for the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz, just six months into his tenure.
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung meet this week for a two-day summit focused on security, energy, and critical minerals. The two leaders appear to differ on China’s engagement in the future of the region.