Latin America

In Mexico, two women could be the main contenders for a historic presidential election

In Mexico, two women could be the main contenders for a historic presidential election. Xóchitl Gálvez is the sole opposition...

August 31, 2023

Chilean winemakers revive ancient techniques to combat weather insecurities

Reviving ancient techniques, Chilean winemakers in central valleys combat weather insecurities such as water scarcity and climate change.

August 31, 2023

Lake Titicaca is nearing lowest water levels due to climate change

Due to climate change, Lake Titicaca, the world's highest navigable lake, is nearing its lowest water levels.

August 31, 2023

The Paraguayan government introduced a plan to eliminate border smuggling

The Paraguayan government introduced a plan to eliminate border smuggling. This supports local industries, enhances tax collection.

August 31, 2023

Venezuela and Britain seek closer ties amid gold dispute

Venezuela and Britain seek closer ties amid their gold dispute. Yván Gil and Colin Dick met in Caracas despite a...

August 30, 2023

Banxico believes Mexico will grow 3% in 2023

The Bank of Mexico (Banxico) believes Mexico will grow 3% in 2023 and has adapted its estimates.

August 30, 2023

Chile’s unemployment rate has increased again, now reaching 8.8%

Chile's unemployment rate has increased again, now reaching 8.8%. This is 0.9% higher than the same time last year.

August 30, 2023

El Niño led to major losses for coffee farmers in El Salvador

El Niño caused a drought, which led to major losses of over 10,000 quintals of coffee or of US$8 million...

August 30, 2023

Latam Airlines and Airbus want to pioneer aviation decarbonization in LatAm

Latam Airlines and Airbus want to pioneer Aviation Decarbonization in LatAm. They have agreed to fund a study by MIT.

August 30, 2023