TRUMP TARIFF THREAT Lula says if Trump hikes tariffs, Brazil will reciprocate 30-01-2025 13:42 "It's very simple: if he taxes Brazilian products, Brazil will reciprocate," warns Brazil's leftist leader.
FOREIGN POLICY & SECURITY Argentina may send Armed Forces to beef up Triple Frontier security 30-01-2025 00:35 Border clampdown takes Brazil by surprise, with officials learning of move via media; Security, Defence Ministries fine-tuning details to determine number of troops and where they will be deployed.
TOURISM & TRAVEL Argentina’s rich neighbours cut back on visits due to strong peso 28-01-2025 09:38 Tourists visiting from Uruguay and Chile fell at least 30% in December from a year ago, according to INDEC.
TRUMP IMMIGRATION CRACKDOWN Brazil slams US after dozens of deportees arrive handcuffed 26-01-2025 09:29 Brazil's Foreign Ministry said it would demand an explanation from Washington over the "degrading treatment of passengers" on a flight deporting dozens of immigrants from United States.
latin america Brazil's Bolsonaro denied passport for Trump inauguration 16-01-2025 17:58 Brazil's supreme court denied former president Jair Bolsonaro, under investigation for an alleged coup plot, from traveling to Donald Trump's inauguration next week.
Natural Disaster in Brazil At least 10 dead in Brazil landslides 13-01-2025 17:31 Landslides caused by torrential rains in southeast Brazil have destroyed homes and left at least 10 people dead as rescue efforts continue.
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL EU-Mercosur free-trade deal 'not concluded,' says Macron 06-01-2025 16:38 French President Emmanuel Macron declares that the controversial free-trade agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur bloc is "not concluded."
FILM & CINEMA 'I'm Still Here': Oscar buzz for ode to Brazil resistance 02-01-2025 16:26 Honoured in Venice, Brazilian film 'I'm Still Here' is a contender for a Golden Globe this Sunday and even possibly for the Oscars. Its director Walter Salles and star Fernanda Torres explains why this cinematic a message of "resistance" is important amid a rise in support for the far right.
LATIN AMERICA Chinese workers saved from 'slave-like conditions' in Brazil 25-12-2024 15:40 Authorities rescued more than 160 Chinese workers from "slave-like conditions" while working at a BYD electric car factory in Brazil, prompting the company to sever ties with the contractor responsible for the workers' treatment.
BRAZILIAN POLITICS Brazil's 2026 elections, without Lula or Bolsonaro? 21-12-2024 04:46 Brazil's 2026 presidential election may offer a field of candidates featuring neither incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva nor far-right rival Jair Bolsonaro – a novel scenario for Argentina's giant neighbour.
Maduro clampdown in Venezuela Colombia offers to safeguard Maduro foes as stand-off deepens 19-12-2024 08:33 Colombia offers to take custody of Argentina’s Embassy in Caracas, where six of opposition leader María Corina Machado’s aides have been sheltering since March.
TURBULENCE IN BRAZIL Brazil market rout risks a crisis as Lula resists austerity push 19-12-2024 08:25 As the currency craters in Brazil, thrusting the country’s markets into the international spotlight for the first time in years, a grim reality is setting in for top economic aides to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. They are, they fear, powerless to do much to stop the panic.
BRAZILIAN POLITICS Geraldo Alckmin, Lula’s rival-turned-vice-president, finds himself in unwanted limelight 19-12-2024 08:17 For decades, he was President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s political rival. Now his boss’s health issues have put Geraldo Alckmin at the centre of questions about Brazil’s future.
CRIME & SECURITY Interpol arrests 26 on triple border for deforestation, trafficking of native trees 17-12-2024 08:32 Paraguayan police arrest 26 people in Interpol-led operation for illegal deforestation and trafficking of native quebracho wood trees on the border between Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay.
BRAZIL IN FOCUS Lula’s age and health leave Brazil on edge about what comes next 14-12-2024 08:36 Brazil is pondering the future as Lula’s age and health become major parts of the political discussion and attention turns toward the next presidential election in 2026.
BRAZILIAN PRESIDENT Brazil's Lula 'in perfect neurological condition' post-op, says medical staff 13-12-2024 13:49 Update comes two days after Brazil president underwent emergency surgery, with doctors drilling through his skull to relieve pressure built up in protective intracranial membranes.
BILATERAL RELATIONS Argentina demands Maduro grant safe passsage to asylum seekers 09-12-2024 12:24 Argentina calls on Venezuelan government to release six opposition leaders who are sheltering from authorities at its Embassy in Caracas.
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL Mercosur and EU announce agreement on free-trade deal 06-12-2024 13:02 Almost 25 years on from the first opening of negotiations, the the EU and Mercosur reach agreement for free-trade deal that will create a market exceeding 700 million people.
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL EU reaches long-sought Mercosur deal despite French objections 06-12-2024 12:47 European Union and Mercosur bloc clinch trade deal despite objections of France, which will try to block process; Signing and ratification process could take as long as 18 months.
future of mercosur Milei: Mercosur has ‘ended up becoming a prison’ for members 06-12-2024 12:28 Argentina’s President slams Mercosur protectionism at summit and calls for "new formula" for regional bloc, stating it has been a “stumbling block to the progress of Argentines.”
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL EU nears deal with Mercosur as Von Der Leyen heads to summit 05-12-2024 09:02 European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen due in Uruguay to attend Mercosur summit.
Lula sparks market rout Lula ignores aides and sparks market rout that threatens economy 02-12-2024 12:32 Brazil's president Lula da Silva ignored his economic aides warning to not ignite any economic plans that will spark a selloff, and markets plunged immediately. The plan calls for limiting hikes to the minimum wage, earnings for the highest-paid civil servants and salary bonuses to low-income workers.
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL Lula: Brussels, not Paris, will decide EU-Mercosur trade deal 27-11-2024 23:29 Blockbuster deal between the 27-country European Union and Mercosur countries – Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay – will not be decided only by France, declares Lula.
DIPLOMATIC ROW Venezuela denies ‘besieging’ Argentina’s Embassy in Caracas 25-11-2024 20:43 Venezuela's Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello denies government is besieging Argentina’s Embassy in Caracas.
BEYOND THE HEADLINES G20 or 19+1? 23-11-2024 06:00 Argentina was an odd man out in the G20 long before the shaggy libertarian embarked on his solitary crusade against Agenda 2030. by Michael Soltys
ANALYSING ARGENTINA Milei and his Doppelganger 23-11-2024 06:00 There may be two Javier Mileis. One lives on Planet Earth and engages with people he said he loathed, and another fights fantasy battles in a parallel reality on social media. Which one will prevail? by Marcelo J. García
G20 SUMMIT IN BRAZIL Rio chaos shows world untethered even before Trump’s return 20-11-2024 16:08 The G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro highlighted growing fractures in global diplomacy, as disagreements over issues like Ukraine and the Middle East dominated the agenda, and tensions rose over the role of the West in international affairs.
SINO-LATIN AMERICAN RELATIONS Xi, Lula meet in Brasília to 'enhance' diplomatic ties 20-11-2024 10:52 Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to visit Brazil to strengthen ties with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, focusing on enhancing trade relations, aligning development strategies, and marking 50 years of diplomatic relations. by Ramon Sahmkow, AFP
WORLD CUP QUALIFERS Argentina beat Peru in Buenos Aires as Uruguay hold Brazil 20-11-2024 10:40 Argentina secured a 1-0 win over Peru with a stunning Lautaro Martínez volley to remain top of the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying standings going into the New Year.
WORLD G20 summit ends with Ukraine blame game 19-11-2024 20:56 As the G20 summit wraps up, here are some of the main takeaways from the summit in Rio de Janeiro.
Remnants of a coup - Brazil Brazil arrests four soldiers over alleged 2022 Lula assassination plot 19-11-2024 14:29 Brazilian police arrest four soldiers and a police officer working at G20 summit, for allegedly plotting a coup in 2022 to prevent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva from taking office.
G20 SUMMIT IN BRAZIL Where was Biden? G20 photo shows him out of the picture 18-11-2024 20:11 Biden, Trudeau and Meloni miss ‘family photo’ at G20 summit; US said photo was taken early, organisers said Biden was late.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Milei voices dissent as Argentina rejects parts of G20 draft final declaration 18-11-2024 18:35 President Javier Milei issues a statement voicing harsh criticism of G20 and dissent with parts of G20 summit’s final communiqué.
G20 SUMMIT IN BRAZIL ‘Gesture of goodwill’ – Milei gives way to Lula on anti-hunger alliance 18-11-2024 17:36 Argentina’s government finally signs up to Lula’s global anti-hunger initiative, launched at the G20 summit in Rio. Is Milei’s gesture of goodwill to his Brazilian counterpart a first step towards rebuilding relations?
ENERGY & GAS Brazil makes progress on plan to import Argentine natural gas 18-11-2024 16:55 Brazil is moving forward with plans to import natural gas from Vaca Muerta formation in a sign that bilateral business deals can overcome a complicated political relationship.
Foreign policy & diplomacy Milei is gleefully playing the role of spoiler at Lula’s G20 18-11-2024 10:11 On the orders of President Javier Milei, Argentine diplomats have thrown a wrench into last-minute talks meant to reach consensus on the communiqué world leaders are set to sign at the G20 summit in Brazil.
Latin America Argentine justice system orders arrest of 61 Brazilians for 2023 coup 15-11-2024 21:28 Argentina's justice system has ordered the arrest of 61 Brazilians in the country who are facing prison sentences at home related to last year's coup attempt in Brasília.
G20 SUMMIT IN BRAZIL Leftist voices seek to be heard at Rio's G20 summit 15-11-2024 14:23 Left-wing activists hope to make their voices heard at the upcoming G20 Leaders Summit in Brazil.
G20 SUMMIT IN BRAZIL The G20: Tackling economic issues in a turbulent world 15-11-2024 14:14 The G20 is the main forum for economic and financial cooperation – areas increasingly tested by today's shifting geopolitics.
G20 SUMMIT IN BRAZIL Wars, looming Trump reign set to dominate G20 summit 15-11-2024 14:07 World leaders gather in Brazil on Monday for a G20 summit set to be dominated by differences over wars in the Middle East and Ukraine – and the incoming Donald Trump administration in the United States.
COURTS Police in Argentina arrest man over Brazil coup attempt 15-11-2024 10:00 Police in La Plata arrest man wanted over attempted coup in Brazil last year.
LATAM Hunger in G20 host Brazil is Lula's unfinished fight 14-11-2024 19:32 Left-wing President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will call for "Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty" at the G20 summit in Rio.
EXPLOSIONS IN BRASÍLIA Brazil investigating Supreme Court bomb attack as 'terrorist act' 14-11-2024 14:06 Blast which were set off outside of the Brazilian supreme court are now being investigated by security authorities as a potential terrorist act.
Trade tensions Lula’s embrace of Xi sets up a clash over Trump’s China policy 14-11-2024 12:37 Brazil’s President Lula is advancing a strategic partnership with China, pursuing infrastructure projects to boost Brazil’s economic ties with Asia, despite the risks of upsetting their other largest trade partner: the United States.
International relations Biden to travel to South America for APEC, G20 summits 11-11-2024 15:35 US President Joe Biden will travel to Brazil for the G20 summit, and will meet with various leaders regarding environmental issues, economic growth, and more.
International relations Argentina refuses to sign G20 statement on AI regulation 11-11-2024 13:04 Argentina the only G20 nation not to sign up to statement calling for "transparent" and "ethical" regulation of Artificial Intelligence.
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL Delayed, stalled... but is EU-Mercosur free-trade deal imminent? 30-10-2024 19:58 Rumours are growing that the long-stalled, much-awaited free-trade deal between the European Union and Mercosur could be announced before the end of the year, perhaps even at next month's G20 summit in Brazil.
GEOPOLITICS Brazil reluctant to pick between US and China in polarised world 23-10-2024 23:38 Brazilian leaders are walking a fine diplomatic line to appeal to both the US and China and shield their nation from any potential blowback in an increasingly polarised world.
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL EU ‘very close to closing’ agreement with Mercosur, says Spain PM 23-10-2024 16:20 The European Union is "very close to closing" the long-delayed free-trade agreement with Mercosur trade bloc, said Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
FINANCE & BUSINESS Nubank is taking new look at Argentina under Milei, CEO says 23-10-2024 12:13 Nubank “will watch” Argentina over the next 12 months, and is “taking a new look” at the country under President Javier Milei, says Chief Executive Officer David Vélez.