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Escalating Diplomatic Tensions Reveal a Landscape of Conflict in Latin America

(Analysis) Latin America has increasingly become a battleground for diplomatic conflicts, characterized by mutual accusations, threats, and name-calling. In the...

Chile’s New Global Lithium Initiative

The Chilean government launched an initiative today, encouraging both domestic and international investors to develop lithium mining projects. This effort...

IMF Adjusts Economic Growth Predictions for Brazil and Major Global Economies

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts Brazil's economic growth will modestly increase to 2.2% in 2024. This marks an adjustment upward of 0.5 percentage points...

U.S. Dollar Peaks Amid Brazil’s Fiscal Challenges

Amid geopolitical tensions, Brazil's fiscal challenges, and U.S. interest rate uncertainties, the dollar hit a high on April 16,...

Palmeiras Secures Midfielder-Forward Felipe Anderson for Upcoming Season

On Monday, Palmeiras announced a significant addition to their roster for the 2024 season by signing midfielder-forward Felipe Anderson. The...

Advanced Drone Warfare Emerges in Colombia

The Colombian conflict has entered a new phase with FARC dissidents, particularly the Central...

IMF Adjusts Economic Growth Predictions for Brazil and Major Global Economies

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts Brazil's economic growth will modestly increase to 2.2% in 2024. This marks an adjustment...

U.S. Dollar Peaks Amid Brazil’s Fiscal Challenges

Amid geopolitical tensions, Brazil's fiscal challenges, and U.S. interest rate uncertainties, the dollar hit a high on April 16,...

Early 2024 Inflation Dynamics Across Latin America

In the first quarter of 2024, Latin America displayed a remarkably wide spectrum of varying inflation rates. Argentina recorded the...

Governor Freitas Declares No Tolerance for Land Invasions in São Paulo

On April 15, 2024, São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas took a firm stand against the Landless Rural Workers' Movement (MST). In a decisive declaration, he announced that his administration would not tolerate any land invasions...

In Lula’s Brazil, Non-Compliant Land Use Risks State Claims

Yesterday, President Lula launched the "Terra da Gente" program, marking a pivotal change in Brazil's agrarian reform policy. Amidst MST land invasions, the land reform...

Mercado Libre’s $4 Billion Brazilian Bet, Creating 6,500 Jobs

Mercado Libre, the titan of Latin American digital commerce, has unveiled a bold initiative to strengthen its Brazilian segment. With an impressive investment of 19 billion Brazilian reais (about $4.1 billion), the plan targets a major...

Brazilian Steel Struggles Amid Import Surge

The Brazilian steel industry has witnessed notable shifts in early 2024, with crude steel production increasing by 6.2% in the first quarter, reaching 8.3 million tons. This growth occurs against a backdrop of surging imports, particularly...

Brazil Revises Fiscal Goals, Eyes Surplus by 2028

On Monday, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's government submitted the 2025 Budgetary Guidelines Law Project (PLDO) to Congress, revising Brazil's fiscal forecasts. Initially promising a fiscal surplus, the administration has now adjusted these projections to...

Brazil Launches Blue Economy Program for Coral Reef Protection

In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil has launched a significant coral reef conservation program, allocating up to R$60 million (about $12 million) to preserve its coastal reefs. The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) spearheads this initiative, promoting sustainable...