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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...

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, 2024. It reached $5.2802, marking a...

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...

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...

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...

The Strategic Alliances Between Latin America’s Left and Iran

Over the past weekend, an unprecedented attack by Iran on Israel elicited minimal criticism from leftist governments in Latin...

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 seeks to strategically settle land disputes with what is called 'reduced...

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...

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...

Media Giants Confront Supreme Court Over Free Speech Issues in Brazil

Leading Brazilian newspapers united this weekend to challenge the Supreme Court's controversial free speech policies. São Paulo's 'Folha de S.Paulo' and 'O Estado de S.Paulo', along with Rio de Janeiro's 'O Globo', criticized Justice Alexandre de...