SUMMARY: In Cochapamba, a remote Indigenous community in Ecuador, residents face a crucial decision in the upcoming presidential run-off on April 13 between President Daniel Noboa and leftist lawyer Luisa González. While neither candidate campaigned in the area, Cochapamba’s loyalty lies mostly with Indigenous leader Leonidas Iza, who finished third in the previous election. The community, comprised of 6,000 people, relies on agriculture and has shown considerable skepticism towards political promises. Disappointment pervades as locals feel neglected, with many waiting for guidance from their Indigenous confederation before determining their support in the runoff.

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SUMMARY: In 2024, Florida’s tourism reached a record high of 142.9 million visitors, an increase of nearly 3 million from previous years, with 30 million visiting in the fourth quarter. Governor Ron DeSantis announced a boater freedom initiative that aims to treat boaters like adults and includes a right to boat law, preventing local regulations on gas-powered boats. He proposed eliminating the need for probable cause for boat inspections, allowing the Fish and Wildlife Commission to focus on important cases. The marine industry supports 7,000 businesses and generates $31 billion for the state’s economy, reflecting a 53% growth since 2018.

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SUMMARY: Spirit Airlines has rejected a third takeover bid from Frontier Airlines, focusing instead on its own bankruptcy reorganization plan. Frontier’s offer consisted of $400 million in debt and a 19% stake in Frontier Group Holdings, which Spirit deemed insufficient. Frontier expressed disappointment, claiming the merger would have created more value. Spirit’s rejection follows a similar denial of Frontier’s previous bid. The Florida-based airline is restructuring after filing for bankruptcy in November, having lost over $2.5 billion since 2020. Spirit expects to complete its reorganization by the first quarter, while Frontier’s shares dropped 3% in pre-market trading.

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