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Pollinators of the Night: How Bats Sustain Ecosystems, Agriculture, and Tequila 
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Pollinators of the Night: How Bats Sustain Ecosystems, Agriculture, and Tequila 

In the U.S., bats are perhaps better known for their pest control services. In one night, a single bat can eat thousands of crop-damaging insects, reducing the need for chemical pesticides, lowering costs for farmers, and at the same time, supporting the health of other pollinators.  A study estimated the service of pest-eating bats was valued at approximately $3.7 billion annually.   

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What Trump 2.0 Means for China-Latin America Relations
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What Trump 2.0 Means for China-Latin America Relations

Once a niche topic, the Latin America-U.S.-China (LUC) relationship is set to gain mainstream policy attention under Trump 2.0. Washington will be the primary driver of this shift, with continued bipartisan support to counter China and an incoming senior foreign policy team unusually well-versed in Latin America.

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What Trump 2.0 Means for Mexico
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What Trump 2.0 Means for Mexico

While January 20th marked the official beginning of Trump’s second administration, Mexico has long been preparing for his presidency, particularly in economic matters. This challenge is not new for Mexico. In fact, the country not only survived Trump’s first term, but actually thrived.

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