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Nine business leaders in Colombia shared their experiences balancing motherhood with company management, in the context of Mother's Day. They highlighted sacrifices, organization and family support networks to fulfill both roles. The presence of women in senior positions continues to grow according to recent data.

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Biashara za wanawake zimenufaika na asilimia 58.3 ya zabuni za serikali chini ya mpango wa AGPO mwaka wa kifedha ulioisha Juni 2025. Takwimu kutoka PPRA zinaonyesha kandarasi zenye thamani ya Sh33.1 bilioni kutoka jumla ya Sh56.8 bilioni. Hata hivyo, washikadau wanasema mchango bado haujafikia malengo ya sheria.

A group of women leaders in Cartago, Valle del Cauca, formed the Damas cartagüeñas por la democracia movement to support Paloma Valencia's presidential candidacy. The initiative is expanding to neighboring municipalities and plans a major event on May 6. Former lawmaker Emilio Merino has played a key role in its organization.

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Isabella Löwengrip, a Moderaterna member, faced backlash after telling DN that women need to understand how governments work. She clarified to Aftonbladet that women often vote more emotionally than strategically. She attributes the loss of female voters to cooperation with the Sweden Democrats.

Chile's Minister of Women and Gender Equity, Judith Marín, confirmed the Kast government will continue pursuing the involuntary resignation of SernamEG director Priscilla Carrasco once her medical leave for breast cancer treatment concludes. This follows last week's initial request, which was paused due to her retroactive leave. The move continues to spark cross-party criticism amid questions over management and political trust.

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Following the initial request for her involuntary resignation last week, Chile's government has paused the removal of Priscilla Carrasco, national director of SernamEG, after she submitted medical leave for triple negative breast cancer treatment. The move, backed by President José Antonio Kast but criticized for lacking empathy, highlights tensions in the new administration.