REGIONAL OUTLOOK Latin America won’t see pre-virus growth until 2023, IMF says 22-10-2020 18:00 Most countries in Latin America will be unable to return to their pre-pandemic growth levels until 2023, says the IMF.
CRISIS IN VENEZUELA Fernández plays down talk of foreign policy shift on Venezuela 18-07-2020 10:08 President reiterates government’s rejection of economic sanctions against Venezuela, days after Argentina condemned human rights abuses in troubled nation.
Bloomberg Flybondi bets on flights in Argentina to survive virus crisis 18-05-2020 17:23 Low-cost carrier will focus on domestic flights as long as demand for international travel remains subdued due to the coronavirus pandemic, says executive.
MERCOSUR TRADE BLOC Opposition slams government's decision to pull out of Mercosur trade talks 26-04-2020 09:34 Citing economic policy priorities and the effects of the Covid-19 crisis, President Alberto Fernandez’s administration has withdrawn from ongoing and future talks involving the Mercosur trade bloc.
LAVA JATO Brazilian police seek arrest of former Paraguay president Horacio Cartes 20-11-2019 15:03 Brazilian police are seeking the arrest of Cartes as part of an investigation into kickbacks and money-laundering. Federal prosecutors said Tuesday that former president is among 20 suspects being sought by Brazilian police.
Football CONMEBOL picks Maracanã for 2020 Copa Libertadores final 18-10-2019 08:17 Governing body also says the 2020 final of the Copa Sudamericana will be played at the Mario Kempes stadium in Córdoba.
Unasur Ecuadorean congress confirms country's exit from weakened Unasur 20-09-2019 17:39 Ecuador’s withdrawal from Union of South American Nations underlines fall from grace for the regional bloc.