WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on June 23, 2026, by Associate Director Juliana Rubio and Interim Program Coordinator Kaela Werchniak, both of the Americas Program: * * * After Maduro: Human Trafficking and the Vulnerability of Venezuelan Migrants in Colombia Trafficking in persons (TIP) remains a critical threat to the personal security of migrant populations while also undermining governance, economic stability, migration management, and the broader security of both  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Diaz-Balart Testifies at Rules on FY27 National Security and Department of State Funding Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Appropriations National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee Chairman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL-26) testified before the House Committee on Rules in support of H.R. 8595, the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027 (link is external). Read Subco more PR

ANGOLA, Indiana, June 23 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * Dr. Tomas Furth, namesake of T. Furth Center for Performing Arts, dies at 95 * The Trine University community is grieving the loss of alumnus, longtime trustee, and namesake of the T. Furth Center for Performing Arts, Dr. Tomas Furth. Dr. Furth passed away June 19, 2026. He was 95. "I was privileged to first get to know Dr. Furth through his generous support of the Franks School of Education when I was dean. His joyful spirit, inquisitive nature, deep belief i more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, June 24 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary by political theorist Jake Scott: * * * Peru's New Legacy Leader A razor-thin majority brings Keiko Fujimori to power. - With just over 99% of ballots counted, Keiko Fujimori holds a lead of roughly 40,000 votes over Roberto Sanchez--less than half a percentage point, and the third consecutive Peruvian presidential contest decided by a margin that narrow. Sanchez led through the early days of counting, carried by rural and highland turnout;  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The World Bank issued the following news release: * * * Global Flaring Rises Three Years in a Row, Undermining Energy Security * Secure Access to Energy is Fundamental to Economic Growth and Job Creation Washington, D.C., June 23 -Global gas flaring rose for the third consecutive year, surging to 167 billion cubic meters (bcm) in 2025 and wasting an estimated $54 billion worth of gas. As many countries, especially the poorest, face energy shortages, capturing this wasted gas could strengthen energy security, generat more PR