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Peru and the United Arab Emirates sign air transport agreement

Peru and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed an air transport agreement last Friday (2) after twelve years of efforts. The Promotion of Exports and...

JetSmart and American Airlines launch alliance

JetSmart and American Airlines have officially launched their strategic alliance with the sale of codeshare flights between the United States and Chile. This has created...

At least 3 dead after earthquake in Haiti

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck southern Haiti early Tuesday morning (6) local time. According to officials, "at least three people" were killed, and several others...

The World Bank improves Mexico’s economic projection and worsens that of Argentina

On Tuesday (6), the World Bank delivered its new projections for the world economy, and its estimate for Latin America and the Caribbean showed...

ALADI’s Secretary General affirms that the Mercosur – EU agreement will not materialize in the short term

The agreement between the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) and the European Union (EU) is not going to materialize soon because the northern region has...

São Paulo records the 1st case of bird flu in the state

By Artur Piva In Ubatuba, north coast of São Paulo, a wild bird was found with the highly pathogenic avian influenza. The Ministry of Agriculture (MAPA)...

Brazilian agribusiness has record revenues from soybean exports

By Artur Piva Brazil's agribusiness made US$8 billion from soybean exports in May 2023. It is a monthly record for the sector. The result is part of...

Brazil: vehicle production grows 27.4% in May – Anfavea

The production of motor vehicles (cars, light commercials, trucks, and buses) grew 27.4% in May 2023 compared to April, according to data released by...

Astrud Gilberto, one of the greatest names in bossa nova, dies at 83

Brazilian singer Astrud Evangelina Weinert, better known as Astrud Gilberto, died at 83 on Monday night (5). Her granddaughter and singer Sofia Gilberto broke the...

Despite the economic contraction, Venezuela’s inflation rate tripled in May – OVF

By Raylí Luján The inflation rate in Venezuela has not let up, according to reports from the Venezuelan Finance Observatory (OVF), and the annualized inflation...

Panama approves second metallic mining extraction amidst voices of rejection

By Mary Trini Zea A second open-pit metallic mining project, this time for the exploitation of gold and silver, enters the Panamanian mining development equation...

Why do Uruguayans cross the pond and buy in Argentina? Study reveals it

By Juan Pablo Álvarez The Uruguayan government has shown concern about citizens crossing to Argentina to make purchases as it hits border businesses at home. Even...

The Brazilian government wants to create three million hectares of natural parks

The Brazilian government intends to create three million hectares of natural parks, Environment Minister Marina Silva announced on June 5 at an event to...

Colombian Prosecutor’s Office suspends all arrest warrants against ELN leader

The Colombian Prosecutor General's Office announced the suspension of all arrest warrants against Eliécer Herlinto Chamorro Acosta, alias 'Antonio García', the top commander of...

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