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China CELAC Forum

Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the opening ceremony of the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC (the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Forum and delivers a keynote speech at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, capital of China, May 13, 2025. Photo by Yin Bogu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China CELAC Forum

Chinese President Xi Jinping poses for a group photo with guests attending the opening ceremony of the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC (the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Forum at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, capital of China, May 13, 2025. Xi attended the opening ceremony of the meeting and delivered a keynote speech. Photo by Ding Haitao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China CELAC Forum

Chinese President Xi Jinping and guests attend the opening ceremony of the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC (the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Forum at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, capital of China, May 13, 2025. Xi delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the meeting. Photo by Shen Hong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China CELAC Forum

Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the opening ceremony of the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC (the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Forum and delivers a keynote speech at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, capital of China, May 13, 2025. Photo by Yin Bogu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China CELAC Forum

Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the opening ceremony of the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC (the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Forum and delivers a keynote speech at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, capital of China, May 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)

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China CELAC Forum

Chinese President Xi Jinping and guests attend the opening ceremony of the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC (the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Forum at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, capital of China, May 13, 2025. Xi delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the meeting. Photo by Ding Haitao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: 5 People Shot At West Indian American Day Parade In Brooklyn

5 people were shot and injured at the West Indian American Day Parade in Brooklyn, New York Monday, September 2. The gunman intentionally fired into the crowd who were watching the parade near Classon Avenue and Eastern Parkway, according to reports.

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Emergency Meeting On Haiti - Kingston

Handout photo shows Secretary Antony J. Blinken meets with Jamaican Foreign Minister Andrew Holness in Kingston, Jamaica, March 11, 2024. A regional bloc has summoned Caribbean, North American and European leaders and envoys to an emergency summit on the crisis in Haiti as attempts by gangs to wrest control from the crisis-racked country’s prime minister fuel deepening unrest. The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) called the meeting on Monday in Jamaica’s capital, Kingston, as more foreign diplomats were evacuated from Haiti, including European Union staff and all non-essential US personnel. Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emergency Meeting On Haiti - Kingston

Handout photo shows Secretary Antony J. Blinken attends an emergency meeting on Haiti at the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in Kingston, Jamaica, on Tuesday, March 11, 2024. A regional bloc has summoned Caribbean, North American and European leaders and envoys to an emergency summit on the crisis in Haiti as attempts by gangs to wrest control from the crisis-racked country’s prime minister fuel deepening unrest. The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) called the meeting on Monday in Jamaica’s capital, Kingston, as more foreign diplomats were evacuated from Haiti, including European Union staff and all non-essential US personnel. Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emergency Meeting On Haiti - Kingston

Handout photo shows Secretary Antony J. Blinken, Guyana's President Irfaan Ali and Jamaica's Prime Minister Andrew Holness attend an emergency meeting on Haiti at the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in Kingston, Jamaica, on Tuesday, March 11, 2024. A regional bloc has summoned Caribbean, North American and European leaders and envoys to an emergency summit on the crisis in Haiti as attempts by gangs to wrest control from the crisis-racked country’s prime minister fuel deepening unrest. The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) called the meeting on Monday in Jamaica’s capital, Kingston, as more foreign diplomats were evacuated from Haiti, including European Union staff and all non-essential US personnel. Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emergency Meeting On Haiti - Kingston

Handout photo shows Secretary Antony J. Blinken attends an emergency meeting on Haiti at the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in Kingston, Jamaica, on Tuesday, March 11, 2024. A regional bloc has summoned Caribbean, North American and European leaders and envoys to an emergency summit on the crisis in Haiti as attempts by gangs to wrest control from the crisis-racked country’s prime minister fuel deepening unrest. The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) called the meeting on Monday in Jamaica’s capital, Kingston, as more foreign diplomats were evacuated from Haiti, including European Union staff and all non-essential US personnel. Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emergency Meeting On Haiti - Kingston

Handout photo shows Secretary Antony J. Blinken meets with Jamaican Foreign Minister Andrew Holness in Kingston, Jamaica, March 11, 2024. A regional bloc has summoned Caribbean, North American and European leaders and envoys to an emergency summit on the crisis in Haiti as attempts by gangs to wrest control from the crisis-racked country’s prime minister fuel deepening unrest. The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) called the meeting on Monday in Jamaica’s capital, Kingston, as more foreign diplomats were evacuated from Haiti, including European Union staff and all non-essential US personnel. Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emergency Meeting On Haiti - Kingston

Handout photo shows Secretary Antony J. Blinken meets with Jamaican Foreign Minister Andrew Holness in Kingston, Jamaica, March 11, 2024. A regional bloc has summoned Caribbean, North American and European leaders and envoys to an emergency summit on the crisis in Haiti as attempts by gangs to wrest control from the crisis-racked country’s prime minister fuel deepening unrest. The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) called the meeting on Monday in Jamaica’s capital, Kingston, as more foreign diplomats were evacuated from Haiti, including European Union staff and all non-essential US personnel. Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emergency Meeting On Haiti - Kingston

Handout photo shows Secretary Antony J. Blinken meets with Jamaican Foreign Minister Andrew Holness in Kingston, Jamaica, March 11, 2024. A regional bloc has summoned Caribbean, North American and European leaders and envoys to an emergency summit on the crisis in Haiti as attempts by gangs to wrest control from the crisis-racked country’s prime minister fuel deepening unrest. The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) called the meeting on Monday in Jamaica’s capital, Kingston, as more foreign diplomats were evacuated from Haiti, including European Union staff and all non-essential US personnel. Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emergency Meeting On Haiti - Kingston

Handout photo shows Secretary Antony J. Blinken, Guyana's President Irfaan Ali and Jamaica's Prime Minister Andrew Holness attend an emergency meeting on Haiti at the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in Kingston, Jamaica, on Tuesday, March 11, 2024. A regional bloc has summoned Caribbean, North American and European leaders and envoys to an emergency summit on the crisis in Haiti as attempts by gangs to wrest control from the crisis-racked country’s prime minister fuel deepening unrest. The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) called the meeting on Monday in Jamaica’s capital, Kingston, as more foreign diplomats were evacuated from Haiti, including European Union staff and all non-essential US personnel. Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emergency Meeting On Haiti - Kingston

Handout photo shows Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken is greeted by U.S. Ambassador Nick Perry as he arrives in Kingston, Jamaica, March 11, 2024. A regional bloc has summoned Caribbean, North American and European leaders and envoys to an emergency summit on the crisis in Haiti as attempts by gangs to wrest control from the crisis-racked country’s prime minister fuel deepening unrest. The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) called the meeting on Monday in Jamaica’s capital, Kingston, as more foreign diplomats were evacuated from Haiti, including European Union staff and all non-essential US personnel. Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emergency Meeting On Haiti - Kingston

Handout photo shows Secretary Antony J. Blinken attends a meeting on Haiti in Kingston, Jamaica, March 11, 2024. A regional bloc has summoned Caribbean, North American and European leaders and envoys to an emergency summit on the crisis in Haiti as attempts by gangs to wrest control from the crisis-racked country’s prime minister fuel deepening unrest. The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) called the meeting on Monday in Jamaica’s capital, Kingston, as more foreign diplomats were evacuated from Haiti, including European Union staff and all non-essential US personnel. Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cooperation with China benefits both countries and beyond: Bolivian president

STORY: Cooperation with China benefits both countries and beyond: Bolivian president DATELINE: July 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: Brussels CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Europa Building 2. various of the interview 3. SOUNDBITE (English): LUIS ARCE, Bolivian President 4. various of views in China STORYLINE: China has been an important partner for Bolivia, as bilateral cooperation benefits both countries and beyond, said Bolivian President Luis Arce. Arce made the remarks in an interview with Xinhua on the sidelines of a summit between the European Union (EU) and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC). The president said Bolivia and China enjoy friendly relations as the two sides support each other on a wide range of issues on many international multilateral occasions. SOUNDBITE (English): LUIS ARCE, Bolivian President "China is a very important partner for us, not only for the commercial and economic side, but also because we have a long story with China. We sh

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EU-CELAC Summit in Belgium

President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Ilan Goldfajn, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, Spainish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and Sergio Diaz Granados Guida, Colombian political attending summit of European Union-Community of Latin American and Caribbean States Summit (EU-CELAC) at The European Council Building in Brussels on July 17, 2023. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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EU-CELAC Summit in Belgium

President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Ilan Goldfajn delivers a speech during summit of European Union-Community of Latin American and Caribbean States Summit (EU-CELAC) at The European Council Building in Brussels on July 17, 2023. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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EU-CELAC Summit in Belgium

Sergio Diaz Granados Guida, Colombian political delivers a speech during summit of European Union-Community of Latin American and Caribbean States Summit (EU-CELAC) at The European Council Building in Brussels on July 17, 2023. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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EU-CELAC Summit in Belgium

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen attending summit of European Union-Community of Latin American and Caribbean States Summit (EU-CELAC) at The European Council Building in Brussels on July 17, 2023. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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EU-CELAC Summit in Belgium

Spainish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez delivers a speech during summit of European Union-Community of Latin American and Caribbean States Summit (EU-CELAC) at The European Council Building in Brussels on July 17, 2023. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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EU-CELAC Summit in Belgium

BBrazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva attending summit of European Union-Community of Latin American and Caribbean States Summit (EU-CELAC) at The European Council Building in Brussels on July 17, 2023. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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EU-CELAC Summit in Belgium

BSpainish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva attending summit of European Union-Community of Latin American and Caribbean States Summit (EU-CELAC) at The European Council Building in Brussels on July 17, 2023. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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EU-CELAC Summit in Belgium

Spainish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen attending summit of European Union-Community of Latin American and Caribbean States Summit (EU-CELAC) at The European Council Building in Brussels on July 17, 2023. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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EU-CELAC Summit in Belgium

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and Spainish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez attending summit of European Union-Community of Latin American and Caribbean States Summit (EU-CELAC) at The European Council Building in Brussels on July 17, 2023. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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EU-CELAC Summit in Belgium

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva delivers a speech during summit of European Union-Community of Latin American and Caribbean States Summit (EU-CELAC) at The European Council Building in Brussels on July 17, 2023. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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EU-CELAC Summit in Belgium

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen attending summit of European Union-Community of Latin American and Caribbean States Summit (EU-CELAC) at The European Council Building in Brussels on July 17, 2023. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-EU-CELAC-SUMMIT

(230718) -- BRUSSELS, July 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- President of the European Council Charles Michel speaks to the media before the EU-Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) summit in Brussels, Belgium, July 17, 2023. The general theme of this year's summit which ends on Tuesday is: "Renewing the bi-regional partnership to strengthen peace and sustainable development." (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-EU-CELAC-SUMMIT

(230718) -- BRUSSELS, July 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez speaks to the media before the EU-Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) summit in Brussels, Belgium, July 17, 2023. The general theme of this year's summit which ends on Tuesday is: "Renewing the bi-regional partnership to strengthen peace and sustainable development." (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-EU-CELAC-SUMMIT

(230718) -- BRUSSELS, July 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- French President Emmanuel Macron (R) speaks to Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Amor Mottley after a group photo session of the EU-Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) summit in Brussels, Belgium, July 17, 2023. The general theme of this year's summit which ends on Tuesday is: "Renewing the bi-regional partnership to strengthen peace and sustainable development." (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-EU-CELAC-SUMMIT

(230718) -- BRUSSELS, July 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- President of the Republic of Honduras Iris Xiomara Castro Sarmiento attends the EU-Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) summit in Brussels, Belgium, July 17, 2023. The general theme of this year's summit which ends on Tuesday is: "Renewing the bi-regional partnership to strengthen peace and sustainable development." (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-EU-CELAC-SUMMIT

(230718) -- BRUSSELS, July 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva attends the EU-Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) summit in Brussels, Belgium, July 17, 2023. The general theme of this year's summit which ends on Tuesday is: "Renewing the bi-regional partnership to strengthen peace and sustainable development." (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-EU-CELAC-SUMMIT

(230718) -- BRUSSELS, July 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson arrives for the EU-Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) summit in Brussels, Belgium, July 17, 2023. The general theme of this year's summit which ends on Tuesday is: "Renewing the bi-regional partnership to strengthen peace and sustainable development." (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-EU-CELAC-SUMMIT

(230718) -- BRUSSELS, July 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (L) speaks to Bolivian President Luis Arce during a group photo session of the EU-Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) summit in Brussels, Belgium, July 17, 2023. The general theme of this year's summit which ends on Tuesday is: "Renewing the bi-regional partnership to strengthen peace and sustainable development." (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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EU - CELAC Summit - Brussels

Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sanchez pictured during the EU - CELAC (Comunidad de Estados Latinoamericanos y Caribenos - Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) summit, in Brussels, Monday 17 July 2023. The EU-CELAC summits bring together European, Latin American and Caribbean heads of state and government to strengthen relations between these regions. Photo by Europa Press Photo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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EU - CELAC Summit - Brussels

Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sanchez pictured during the EU - CELAC (Comunidad de Estados Latinoamericanos y Caribenos - Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) summit, in Brussels, Monday 17 July 2023. The EU-CELAC summits bring together European, Latin American and Caribbean heads of state and government to strengthen relations between these regions. Photo by Europa Press Photo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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EU - CELAC Summit - Brussels

European Council President Charles Michel arrives for the EU - CELAC (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) summit, in Brussels, Monday 17 July 2023. Photo by The EU-CELAC summits bring together European, Latin American and Caribbean heads of state and government to strengthen relations between these regions. Photo by Europa Press Photo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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EU - CELAC Summit - Brussels

European Council President Charles Michel and Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sanchez talks to the press ahead of the EU - CELAC (Comunidad de Estados Latinoamericanos y Caribenos - Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) summit, in Brussels, Monday 17 July 2023. Photo by The EU-CELAC summits bring together European, Latin American and Caribbean heads of state and government to strengthen relations between these regions. BELGA PHOTO NICOLAS MAETERLINCK BELGIUM ONLY Photo by Europa Press Photo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Relief For Haiti March - Miami

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - North Miami resident Gosainne Philipe, center, waves the Haitian flag as members of the South Florida Haitian community gather at North Miami High School at the start of the parade route. The march was in solidarity with Haitians marching in other major American cities across the United States and the world on Sunday, July 9, 2023, to demand “Relief for Haiti.” The effort was organized by pastor Gregory Toussaint, senior pastor of Tabernacle of Glory Church in North Miami, as part of several marches planned across several large American cities in effort to bring awareness to the escalating gang violence and kidnappings in the Caribbean country. Photo by Carl Juste/Miami Herald/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Garfield Sobers Gymnasium, a bridge connecting China and Barbados

STORY: Garfield Sobers Gymnasium, a bridge connecting China and Barbados DATELINE: June 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:37 LOCATION: Bridgetown CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Barbados 2. various of Garfield Sobers Gymnasium 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NEIL MURRELL, Director of sport at the National Sports Council of Barbados 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHARLES GRIFFITH, Barbados' Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment STORYLINE: Over the past four decades, China and Barbados have forged an enduring bond of cooperation and friendship since establishing diplomatic relations in 1977. Sir Garfield Sobers, the esteemed cricketer who earned numerous honors, holds a special place as a "national hero" in the hearts of Barbadians. His achievements inspire and resonate in Barbados and across the Caribbean region. In the parish of St. Michael, Barbados, stands a gymnasium named after Sir Sobers, also known locally as the Wildey Gymnasium. It shows the high respect Barbadians have for this legendary a

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Spain, Colombia seek to strengthen EU-Latin America ties

STORY: Spain, Colombia seek to strengthen EU-Latin America ties DATELINE: May 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez meeting with Colombian leader Gustavo Petro 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): GUSTAVO PETRO, President of Colombia 3. various of the meeting 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): PEDRO SANCHEZ, Spanish Prime Minister 5. various of the press conference STORYLINE: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez played host to Colombian leader Gustavo Petro on Thursday at his official residence in the Palacio de la Moncloa in Madrid. The meeting took place on the second day of Petro's state visit to Spain, which is partly to prepare for the forthcoming talks between the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) and the European Union (EU) in June, and the next CELAC meeting due to be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in July, shortly after Spain has taken over the six-month Presidency of the Council of the EU. Sanchez com

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ARGENTINA-BUENOS AIRES-CELAC-7TH SUMMIT

(230125) -- BUENOS AIRES, Jan. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (L) and Argentine President Alberto Fernandez pose for a photo during the welcoming ceremony of the seventh Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Jan. 24, 2023. The summit was held Tuesday in Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina. (Photo by Martin Zabala/Xinhua)

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ARGENTINA-BUENOS AIRES-CELAC-7TH SUMMIT

(230125) -- BUENOS AIRES, Jan. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chilean President Gabriel Boric (L) and Argentine President Alberto Fernandez pose for a photo during the welcoming ceremony of the seventh Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Jan. 24, 2023. The summit was held Tuesday in Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina. (Photo by Martin Zabala/Xinhua)

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ARGENTINA-XI JINPING-CELAC-7TH SUMMIT-VIDEO ADDRESS

(230125) -- BUENOS AIRES, Jan. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Upon the invitation of President Alberto Fernandez of Argentina, rotating president of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a video address at the seventh Summit of CELAC. The summit was held in Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina, on Jan. 24, 2023. (Photo by Martin Zabala/Xinhua)

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CHINA-XI JINPING-CELAC-7TH SUMMIT-VIDEO ADDRESS (CN)

(230125) -- BEIJING, Jan. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Upon the invitation of President Alberto Fernandez of Argentina, rotating president of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a video address at the seventh Summit of CELAC. The summit was held in Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina, on Jan. 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Xueren)

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China FM speaks after forum with Latin American, Caribbean states

BEIJING, China - Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets the press after the first ministerial forum between China and the Community of Latina American and Caribbean States in Beijing on Jan. 9, 2015.

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1st CELAC ministerial meeting with China

BEIJING, China - Chinese President Xi Jinping addresses the opening ceremony of the first ministerial meeting between China and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States on Jan. 8, 2015, in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Xi said China is seeking to double the value of its trade with Latin America within the next 10 years.

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China, Latin America hold 1st ministerial meeting

BEIJING, China - Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) prepares to make a speech at the start of the first ministerial meeting hosted by China with the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States at Beijing's Great Hall of the People on Jan. 8, 2015, with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro clapping his hands.