Lithium giant Albemarle slams Chile over “unjust” non-disclosure of impact study
Charlotte-based Albemarle Corp, the world's top lithium producer, has accused a Chilean regulator of "unjust" discrimination for refusing to make...
March 4, 2021Section
Regional
Trade with Mexico is key to U.S. economic rebound, experts say
The Covid-19 pandemic has severely impacted the commercial value chains between Mexico and the United States, which is why strengthening...
March 4, 2021
Costa Rica, Chile and Peru are among the countries most affected by virus-related job loss
According to International Labor Organization (ILO) estimates, over 110 million jobs were lost last year.
March 4, 2021
Ecuador’s largest city seeks direct purchase of COVID-19 vaccines
Authorities in Ecuador’s largest city of Guayaquil said on Wednesday, March 3rd, they will negotiate the direct purchase of three...
March 4, 2021
“I am happy”: Peruvian woman wins historic legal battle over assisted death
Ana Estrada, who is confined to her bed, says she feels “happy and content” about a historic decision by Peruvian...
March 4, 2021
Mexican renegotiation of power industry upsets market; participants prepare for legal battle
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Power generators and end users are getting ready to fight amendments to Mexico's electricity law...
March 4, 2021
Guyana investigating two Venezuelan fighter jets having invaded its airspace
The Government of Guyana is studying the alleged violation of its airspace by military aircraft from Venezuela, which were to...
March 4, 2021
Philippine ambassador to Brazil fired for battering her housemaid for months
The Philippine ambassador to Brazil was dismissed from her diplomatic career for beating a domestic worker for months at the...
March 4, 2021
Crude oil market sees “clear signs of recovery,” says Venezuelan oil minister
The crude oil market "shows clear signs of recovery in terms of consumption, supply and prices" in March, Venezuelan Minister...
March 3, 2021