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Brazil: 4 banks are among the 10 most valuable brands in 2022
Itaú Bank was chosen as the most valuable brand in Brazil in 2022, according to the ranking of consultancy Interbrand, released on Monday (27).
The...
Bolivia seeks to pass a law that would criminalize protests with up to 25 years in prison
The Comunidad Ciudadana (CC) bench denounced this week that bill number 280, presented by the socialist Government of Luis Arce, named "Law for the...
Chile: Boric’s disapproval rose to 65%, the second-highest in history
The new survey of Plaza Pública Cadem indicated that the disapproval of president Gabriel Boric rose to 65% of the population, the highest value...
Ipea estimates an 11% growth for Brazilian agriculture and cattle ranching in 2023
The Brazilian Institute for Applied Economic Research (Ipea) estimates that agriculture and cattle-raising will grow by about 11% in 2023.
Rural production is a key...
Brazil: Port of Santos records drop in cargo movement
By Artur Piva
In February, the Port of Santos handled about 15% less cargo than in the same month last year.
The amount fell from almost...
Index shows the most entrepreneurial cities in Brazil
Produced by the National School of Public Administration (Enap), the Brazil Entrepreneurial Cities Index puts São Paulo first in its 2023 ranking.
Also at the...
The Peruvian Police will purchase 43 pump trucks and 56 protected vehicles
By Peter Watson
The Ministry of the Interior has authorized its General Office of Administration and Finance to acquire various vehicles for the Peruvian National...
Brazil’s Lula reaches three months in office mired in multiple crises; find out what they are
By Silvio Ribas
After being forced to postpone his trip to China with a large entourage of politicians and business people, initially planned for last...
Brazil’s current account deficit drops to 2.78% of the GDP
This figure represented an improvement from January, when the deficit recorded in the current account balance was 2.92% of GDP.
A country's current account deficit...
This is how the weight of Mexico, Brazil, and Latin America in the world economy has been diluted
By Juan Pablo Álvarez*
Over the last decade, Latin America has greatly diminished its relative weight in the world economy.
A good way to understand the...
Joe Biden to receive Alberto Fernández on March 29th
Argentine President Alberto Fernández will be received this March 29 by US President Joe Biden at the White House, sources from the Presidency of...
Illegal gold trade from Ecuador to China on the upswing
Organized crime, illegal mining, and illicit gold trafficking between Ecuador and China have increased significantly in recent years, the Organization of American States (OAS)...
Chile seeks paradigm shift in water management
The Chilean Water Authority is implementing one of the most profound reforms of the 1981 Water Law.
This is Law No. 21,435, which was published...
At least 16 dead after landslide in Ecuador
Heavy rains triggered a large-scale landslide in Alausí (Chimborazo province).
According to the government of Ecuador, "at least 16 people have died, more than 60...