News of latin america

Supporters of Bolivia's ex-leader Morales detain 200 soldiers

04-11-2024 12:40 Supporters of former Bolivian president Evo Morales are holding at least 200 soldiers hostage in Chapare Province, the Foreign Ministry says.

POLLS & SURVEYS

Chile overwhelmingly scorns immigration, poll shows

31-10-2024 10:43 Chileans are demanding stricter immigration controls much more than neighbours in other Latin American nations, according to a new poll, as an influx of newcomers upends politics in one of the region’s richest economies.

Political crisis in Bolivia

Bolivia's Evo Morales points finger after shooting attack on vehicle

28-10-2024 12:49 Former Bolivian president Evo Morales said gunmen fired a hail of bullets at his car Sunday as he travelled to a radio interview in the central city of Cochabamba, wounding his driver.

Uruguay Elections

Uruguay heads for presidential run-off after Orsi fails to reach 50%

28-10-2024 12:25 Yamandú Orsi and Álvaro Delgado head to run-off after both candidates fail to clear benchmark for win in first round of Uruguay's presidential election.

Murder in Venezuela

Venezuelan opposition activist allegedly 'murdered' in custody, claims party

28-10-2024 11:49 Venezuelan activist Edwin Santos found dead after being abducted and detained by "state security forces," alleges main opposition party. Body found near bridge that had been a large focus of his advocacy.

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.

Economic Recovery

Top private bank Galicia expects lending business to surge

23-10-2024 11:36 Galicia, Argentina’s largest private bank, is expecting loaning business to surge in the portfolio, a sign of what some say is economic recovery in Argentina.

BLOOMBERG - ANALYSIS

Leftist leaders are failing their promises across Latin America

21-10-2024 14:20 The changing political landscape in Latin America, highlights the decline of leftist governments due to economic challenges, crime, and social reform failures, and the rise of more business-friendly, right-leaning administrations.

Crisis in Venezuela

Venezuela election fallout traps migrants in passport limbo

17-10-2024 08:34 Venezeulans living abroad are unable to re-enter the country after Maduro invoked a new rule preventing citizens from entering with an expired passport unless they hold another nationality.

Uruguay election 2024

US$23-billion pension vote overshadows Uruguay’s upcoming election

16-10-2024 11:35 In the middle of Uruguay's presidential election, citizens are battling with a US$23-billion pension vote that would increase minimum payouts, lower the retirement age and transfer privately managed savings to a government-run trust.

Political crisis in Bolivia

Supporters of ex-Bolivia leader Morales block roads over possible arrest

15-10-2024 15:32 Groups of protesters block key roads in Bolivia in response to probable arrest of former president Evo Morales, who is under investigation for the alleged abuse of a minor while in power.

Turmoil in Venezuela

Maduro claims Machado has fled Venezuela after months in hiding

15-10-2024 15:06 Following Venezuela's disputed presidential election in July, María Corina Machado has been in hiding. On Monday President Nicolás Maduro claimed that the opposition leader had fled the country.

BILATERAL RELATIONS

Milei confirms G20 attendance – and encounter with Lula

15-10-2024 10:06 Argentina’s President Javier Milei confirms he will attend the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, ensuring a first meeting with Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is nigh.

OPINION & ANALYSIS

How economic and strategic alliances are changing in a multipolar world

12-10-2024 06:23 A guide to the new fault lines of geopolitics — from BRICS versus the G7 to Lula and Milei’s ideological rivalry in Latin America.

WOMEN'S RIGHTS

Brazil introduces law increasing femicide sentences to 40 years

11-10-2024 12:42 Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signs into law a bill that makes femicide a separate criminal offence with potential sentence of up to 40 years behind bars.

INTERVIEW

Latin America’s fiscal policies risk inflation, World Bank says

09-10-2024 18:25 Fiscal imbalances could threaten Latin America’s success in taming inflation, warns top World Bank economist.

ECONOMIC OUTLOOK

World Bank highlights falling inflation but warns of economic decline

09-10-2024 17:23 Latest report forecasts 3.5% contraction for Argentina's economy, but says GDP will soar by 5% in 2025.

ECONOMY & BUSINESS

US$5-billion delivery app Rappi sweeps Latin America

09-10-2024 15:13 Delivery app Rappi has transformed the e-commerce landscape with lightning-fast deliveries, positioning itself as a US$5.25-billion market leader across Latin America.

ENERGY & GAS

Bolivia natural gas shortage sends economy teetering

09-10-2024 13:57 Bolivia's once powerful natural gas industry is now on the verge of collapse as a result of a lack of investment and maintenance. The fall of the state-supported industry has sent shockwaves through Bolivia's economy.

Climate Crisis

UN warns world's water cycle becoming ever more erratic

08-10-2024 15:20 Several tributaries of the Amazon River, one of the longest and most abundant in the world, are in a "critical situation of water scarcity" due to the historic drought affecting Brazil. One of the many water issues plaguing the world right now.

SOCIAL MEDIA CLASH

Musk’s X pays millions to Brazil in fines, but funds were sent to wrong account

07-10-2024 12:39 Elon Musk’s X social network pays millions of dollars in fines to Brazil for failing to comply with a series of court orders – but the funds were sent to the wrong account and had to be immediately redirected.

Arrest in Honduras

Honduras arrests environmentalist's suspected murderer

07-10-2024 11:52 Juan López was shot dead on September 14, and the day before his death he called a press conference for the resignation of the Tocoa mayor who was caught on video negotiating with drug traffickers.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

Germany's Scholz urges swift conclusion to EU-Mercosur trade deal

02-10-2024 12:11 "The Mercosur agreement is groundbreaking for diversifying and strengthening the resilience of our economy," states German chancellor as he appeals for a swift conclusion to long-stalled trade deal.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

Scholz makes fresh plea for speedy conclusion to Mercosur talks

02-10-2024 11:55 German Chancellor Olaf Scholz makes a fresh appeal for a swift conclusion to talks over "groundbreaking" EU-Merocosur trade deal.

South America Solar Ecplise

Solar eclipse to create rare 'ring of fire' over South America

02-10-2024 11:34 South American and other Southern Hemisphere countries will bear witness to an annual solar eclipse that will create a rare “ring of fire”.

NEW GOVERNMENT IN MEXICO

Claudia Sheinbaum takes office as Mexico's first woman president

01-10-2024 21:55 Claudia Sheinbaum was sworn in Tuesday as Mexico's first female president, replacing her popular predecessor and close ally Andrés Manuel López Obrador as head of state in the world's most populous Spanish-speaking nation.

ENVIRONMENT

Brazilians choke as fire smoke blankets 80% of country

30-09-2024 16:44 Brazil is suffering the effects of a multiplication of fires from north to south in the midst of an extreme drought linked to climate change.

Crisis in Venezuela

No choice: Braving the Darien jungle to flee Maduro's Venezuela

30-09-2024 11:28 Many migrants see no choice but to flee Venezuela in the wake of President Nicolás Maduro’s re-election, embarking on an perilous crossing of the Darien jungle in a desperate bid to reach the United States.

Crisis in Venezuela

Venezuela opposition leader Machado wins top European rights prize

30-09-2024 11:04 Venezuelan opposition figure María Corina Machado wins Council of Europe's Vaclav Havel rights prize; Award comes less than a day after her security chief was arrested for the second time this year.

Crisis in Venezuela

US, Argentina, allies urges pressure on Venezuela's Maduro

26-09-2024 19:42 US Secretary of State called for pressure on Venezuela’s President Maduro to dialogue with opposition Edmundo González Urrutia after disputed presidential election.

WAR IN UKRAINE

How two Colombians wound up in a Russian prison after fighting in Ukraine

25-09-2024 12:02 Retired Colombian military officers José Medina and Alexander Ante vanished on July 18 in Venezuela, just before their connecting flight to Bogotá. The next time they were seen a video released by Russia's FSB security service.

Protests in Bolivia

Ex-president Morales issues Arce 24-hour ultimatum to shake up cabinet

24-09-2024 17:54 Former president Evo Morales advanced on Monday towards La Paz with thousands of followers, part of a tense protest that began a week ago against the government of Luis Arce, his former ally.

ENVIRONMENT

Soda Stereo rocker Charly Alberti named UN environment ambassador

24-09-2024 14:46 Musician Charly Alberti, drummer with the legendary Argentine band, signs up as regional ambassador for the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

COURTS & HUMAN RIGHTS

Court in Argentina orders Maduro's arrest for crimes against humanity

24-09-2024 08:45 In a historic ruling, Argentina's justice system requests arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and around 30 others for alleged crimes against humanity. Interpol red alert issued for his detention.

ROW WITH VENEZUELA

Venezuelan court issues arrest warrant for President Milei, top officials

23-09-2024 13:46 Venezuela's highest court approves warrant for the arrest of Argentina's President Javier Milei over alleged "theft" of plane seized in Buenos Aires.

Rugby union

Pumas keeps title hopes alive after strong South Africa performance

23-09-2024 11:51 Argentine players celebrate after winning the rugby union Championship match between Argentina's Pumas and South Africa's Springboks.

Colombian Cartels

Colombia rebel group imposes control in restive coca zone

23-09-2024 11:31 Guerrillas from the FARC dissident group Segunda Marquetalia, currently engaged in complex peace negotiations with the Colombian government, have taken control of southwestern region of Nariño.

UNREST IN VENEZUELA

Argentina, six other nations ask UN to probe ‘serious rights violations’ in Venezuela

21-09-2024 07:28 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres voiced concern to President Nicolás Maduro about alleged human rights violations in Venezuela on Friday in a telephone conversation.

CRISIS IN VENEZUELA

EU Parliament recognises Maduro rival as Venezuela president

19-09-2024 16:25 Edmundo González Urrutia wins more international support; María Corina Machado calls on Nicolás Maduro to accept terms of negotiation for "a democratic transition."

URUGUAYAN ECONOMY

Pot companies are fleeing Uruguay, first nation that legalised marijuana

19-09-2024 16:14 Uruguay led the international wave of legalising marijuana over ten years ago. However, the cost of production and lack of business today has many companies rethinking their decision and fleeing to take their business elsewhere.

BUSINESS & INVESTMENT

Bresh plans LA office, private equity partnership for more global growth

19-09-2024 13:58 Entertainment company born in Buenos Aires is partnering with a private equity group to launch Bresh Global and push for expansion.

HUMAN RIGHTS

UN mission says Venezuela repression was crime against humanity

19-09-2024 12:52 Venezuela committed a “crime against humanity” with its persecution of dissidents after July’s election, according to a United Nations report.

ENVIRONMENT

Fires in Brazil engulf two-thirds of the country in smoke

19-09-2024 10:31 Brazil is experiencing record-breaking wildfires as persistent drought affects the Amazon rainforest. Two-thirds of the country is under smoke, and fires are reported to have been set by farmers, known as slash-and-burn agriculture.

ARGENTINA-VENEZUELA BILATERAL ROW

Venezuela seeks arrest of President Milei as bilateral ties hit new low

18-09-2024 20:39 Attorney general in Caracas says he will seek arrest of President Milei, Karina Milei and Patricia Bullrich over confiscation of Venezuelan cargo plane; Tarek William Saab accuses Argentina leaders of “genocide” in clampdown on protests in Buenos Aires.

Crisis in Venezuela

Venezuela arrests fourth US citizen over alleged assassination 'plot'

18-09-2024 11:47 A fourth US citizens – who joins three compatriots, two Spaniards and a Czech in being held by Venezuela – has been arrested in Caracas over what Venezuela claims was a plot to assassinate President Nicolas Maduro.

CHILEAN SOCIETY

Chile's birth rate plummets as more women say no to motherhood

18-09-2024 11:32 In the past decade, births have fallen by 29% in Chile, which now makes it the country with the lowest birth rate in the Americas.

Crisis in Venezuela

Washington, Madrid, Prague seek info on nationals held in Venezuela

17-09-2024 16:42 Three US citizens, two Spaniards, and a Czech citizen have been detained in Venezuela on suspicion of plotting to destabilise the country. Nations demand information about detained citizens.

Tension in Bolivia

Bolivia’s President Luis Arce charts exit from financial crisis

17-09-2024 15:17 Bolivian President Luis Arce vows to prioritise fuel imports and debt payments as he navigates the dollar shortage that has taken the nation on the brink of chaos.

Tension in Bolivia

Bolivia President Arce accuses Morales of planning 'coup’

16-09-2024 11:48 Former Bolivian president Evo Morales increases tension in Bolivia by announcing intention to run for highest office again, despite a ban against him. While current president Luis Arce accuses Morales of planning a"coup."

CRISIS IN VENEZUELA

Five foreigners held over alleged plot to 'destabilise' Venezuela

15-09-2024 08:55 Three US citizens, two Spaniards and a Czech citizen have been detained in Venezuela on suspicion of plotting to destabilise the country, announces Maduro administration.

News of latin america

Supporters of Bolivia's ex-leader Morales detain 200 soldiers

Chile overwhelmingly scorns immigration, poll shows

Bolivia's Evo Morales points finger after shooting attack on vehicle

Uruguay heads for presidential run-off after Orsi fails to reach 50%

Venezuelan opposition activist allegedly 'murdered' in custody, claims party

Nubank is taking new look at Argentina under Milei, CEO says

Top private bank Galicia expects lending business to surge

Leftist leaders are failing their promises across Latin America

Venezuela election fallout traps migrants in passport limbo

US$23-billion pension vote overshadows Uruguay’s upcoming election

Supporters of ex-Bolivia leader Morales block roads over possible arrest

Maduro claims Machado has fled Venezuela after months in hiding

Milei confirms G20 attendance – and encounter with Lula

How economic and strategic alliances are changing in a multipolar world

Brazil introduces law increasing femicide sentences to 40 years

Latin America’s fiscal policies risk inflation, World Bank says

World Bank highlights falling inflation but warns of economic decline

US$5-billion delivery app Rappi sweeps Latin America

Bolivia natural gas shortage sends economy teetering

UN warns world's water cycle becoming ever more erratic

Musk’s X pays millions to Brazil in fines, but funds were sent to wrong account

Honduras arrests environmentalist's suspected murderer

Germany's Scholz urges swift conclusion to EU-Mercosur trade deal

Scholz makes fresh plea for speedy conclusion to Mercosur talks

Solar eclipse to create rare 'ring of fire' over South America

Claudia Sheinbaum takes office as Mexico's first woman president

Brazilians choke as fire smoke blankets 80% of country

No choice: Braving the Darien jungle to flee Maduro's Venezuela

Venezuela opposition leader Machado wins top European rights prize

US, Argentina, allies urges pressure on Venezuela's Maduro

How two Colombians wound up in a Russian prison after fighting in Ukraine

Ex-president Morales issues Arce 24-hour ultimatum to shake up cabinet

Soda Stereo rocker Charly Alberti named UN environment ambassador

Court in Argentina orders Maduro's arrest for crimes against humanity

Venezuelan court issues arrest warrant for President Milei, top officials

Pumas keeps title hopes alive after strong South Africa performance

Colombia rebel group imposes control in restive coca zone

Argentina, six other nations ask UN to probe ‘serious rights violations’ in Venezuela

EU Parliament recognises Maduro rival as Venezuela president

Pot companies are fleeing Uruguay, first nation that legalised marijuana

Bresh plans LA office, private equity partnership for more global growth

UN mission says Venezuela repression was crime against humanity

Fires in Brazil engulf two-thirds of the country in smoke

Venezuela seeks arrest of President Milei as bilateral ties hit new low

Venezuela arrests fourth US citizen over alleged assassination 'plot'

Chile's birth rate plummets as more women say no to motherhood

Washington, Madrid, Prague seek info on nationals held in Venezuela

Bolivia’s President Luis Arce charts exit from financial crisis

Bolivia President Arce accuses Morales of planning 'coup’

Five foreigners held over alleged plot to 'destabilise' Venezuela

Trump and Argentina – Business leaders hope political affinity will prompt commercial resurgence

Cattle rancher accused of mass penguin slaughter found guilty

Police charge trio in connection with Liam Payne’s death

Wanted: Republican-friendly name for Argentina's vacant post in Washington

Biden's legacy in ruins after Trump’s triumph over Harris

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Se pinchó Mercado Libre en Wall Street: por qué sus acciones cayeron más de 15% en Nueva York

Paro de Intercargo: el Gobierno oficializó la desregulación del servicio de rampas en los aeropuertos

La Corte Suprema declaró inconstitucional un impuesto de la provincia de Buenos Aires

Jorge Macri dijo que el problema de la gente en situación de calle es "una pandemia que golpea en todo el mundo"