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Guyana Says Vessel Ready but Situation in Suriname Delays Restart of Ferry Service
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Guyana on Wednesday, January 13th, said it is willing and ready to deploy the M.B Sandaka in a bid...
Argentina Dancing on Eggs in Relations with Three Largest Business Partners
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - After his first dialogue with Jair Bolsonaro and Joe Biden, Argentine president Alberto Fernandez seeks to define a strategy...
Nicaragua in Talks to Acquire Russia’s Sputnik V COVID Vaccine, Says PAHO
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Nicaragua is in talks with Russia’s Gamaleya Institute to acquire the Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine, the Pan American Health...
Venezuela Registers Russia’s Sputnik V Vaccine: Vaccine Developers
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Venezuela’s health ministry has registered Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine for use against COVID-19 under an emergency use authorisation procedure,...
Argentina’s Wheat Harvest Seen at 17 Million Tons, Exchange Says
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Argentina’s wheat harvest is seen at 17 million tons, slightly up from the previous 16.5 million ton estimate, the...
Anticipating Year of Social Instability, Chile Plans to Boost Foreign Reserves
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Chile’s peso tumbled on Wednesday, January 13th, starting the year in a volatile fashion as many had forecast. The...
United Kingdom Trying to Contain Brazil Coronavirus Variant from Entering Britain
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Wednesday, January 13th, the government was looking at ways to stop a...
Latest Brazil Data Show Disappointing 50.4% Efficacy for China’s CoronaVac Vaccine
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Chinese-developed Coronavac COVID-19 vaccine has demonstrated a 50 percent efficacy following tests in Brazil, the organization in charge...
Brazil vs. Argentina: Why Ford Closed Production Here, but Kept It in Neighboring Country
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Monday, January 11th, the Brazilian automotive industry suffered a major blow: Ford announced the closure of its three...
Paraguay Deports Brazilian Crime Boss After Unsuccessful Break-out
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Paraguay is deporting an influential Brazilian drug dealer back to his home country after suspected members of the crime...
Mexico and Argentina Align Satellite Networks to Resolve Regional Challenges
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In collaboration with the National Commission for Space Activities (CONAE) of Argentina, the Mexican Space Agency (AEM) recently launched...
Argentina Partially Resumes Corn Exports Amid Strike
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Argentina's Agriculture Ministry announced Monday, January 12th, corn exports will partially resume, reversing a previous decision.
The move came amid...
Brazil’s Financial Market Forecasts 3.4% Economic Growth in 2021
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazilian financial analysts slightly upgraded their 2021 growth forecast, from a 3.4 percent to 3.41 percent expansion in gross...
Mexico Begins 2021 with Legislative, Economic Challenges for Businessmen
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Mexican government begins this year with new and controversial legislative battles with businessmen regarding employment, renewable energy, autonomous...