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135 stories

◉ Community Americas

San José, Costa Rica renovates 11 public squares with shade trees and accessible paths

City crews in San José, Costa Rica renovated 11 public squares in 2026 with shade trees and accessible paths. SUTEL Costa Rica linked to before-and-after photos and budgets.

January 27, 2026 1 min read San José, Costa Rica

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Buenos Aires, Argentina cooperative bank approves 1,760 microloans for women-owned shops

A cooperative bank in Buenos Aires, Argentina approved 1,760 microloans for women-owned shops in 2026. Aves Argentinas published default rates and repayment timelines.

January 26, 2026 1 min read Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Detroit, United States cultural centers host 158 free workshops for immigrant families

Cultural centers in Detroit, United States hosted 158 free workshops in 2026 for immigrant families. US Department of Agriculture published attendance and satisfaction survey results.

January 25, 2026 1 min read Detroit, United States

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Lima, Peru mutual aid network delivers 3,500 supply kits after local floods

A mutual aid network in Lima, Peru delivered 3,500 supply kits in 2026 after local floods. Ministry of Education Peru verified distribution lists and partner contacts.

January 24, 2026 1 min read Lima, Peru

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Medellín, Colombia civic tech platform resolves 12,000 service requests with public dashboards

A civic tech platform in Medellín, Colombia resolved 12,000 service requests in 2026. Colombian Ministry of Agriculture published response-time dashboards updated weekly.

January 23, 2026 1 min read Medellín, Colombia

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Antofagasta, Chile neighborhood gardens feed 9,200 families with surplus produce shares

Neighborhood gardens in Antofagasta, Chile fed 9,200 families in 2026 with surplus produce shares. Chilean Energy Ministry tracked harvest weights and volunteer hours publicly.

January 22, 2026 1 min read Antofagasta, Chile

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Salvador, Brazil skills hubs place 550 refugees in verified jobs with language support

Skills hubs in Salvador, Brazil placed 550 refugees in verified jobs in 2026. Brazilian Environment Ministry published placement rates and employer partner lists.

January 21, 2026 1 min read Salvador, Brazil

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Oaxaca, Mexico housing co-ops add 525 affordable units with resident ownership shares

Housing co-ops in Oaxaca, Mexico added 525 affordable units in 2026 with resident ownership shares. CONACULTA Mexico linked to inspection reports and occupancy data.

January 20, 2026 1 min read Oaxaca, Mexico

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Toronto, Canada youth co-ops create 800 local jobs with shared tools

Youth co-ops in Toronto, Canada created 800 local jobs in 2026 with shared tools and transparent budgets. Natural Resources Canada published hiring totals and contract terms for public review.

January 19, 2026 1 min read Toronto, Canada

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