Bolivia close to overcoming second wave of COVID-19, says government
The Bolivian government announced on Saturday, February 13th, that the country is close to overcoming a second wave of the...
February 14, 2021Section
Regional
Colombia’s financial regulator allows alliances between banks and digital currency exchanges
In Colombia, the entity managed by the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit, the Financial Superintendence of Colombia (Superfinanciera) is...
February 14, 2021
Peru health minister resigns amid scandal over ex-president’s early vaccination
Peru's health minister resigned on Friday, February 12th, state TV reported, amid a growing scandal over claims that former president...
February 13, 2021
Cuba’s new rules to allow more small businesses spark both hope and frustration
Communist-run Cuba's decision to open more of its economy to small private businesses and individual initiative has sparked praise among...
February 13, 2021
Certain Mexican resorts give tourists 14-day free stays if they test positive for Covid-19
While most countries are in their strictest lockdowns of the pandemic, Mexico has done the complete opposite by welcoming all...
February 13, 2021
Taiwan wins diplomatic scrap with China and opens trade office in Guyana
Taiwan has established a trade office in the South American country of Guyana, a diplomatic win for the island that...
February 13, 2021
How Chile achieved Latin America’s most extensive and efficient vaccination program
On average, Chile has been immunizing more than 200,000 people a day since February 3rd, and expects to reach 2...
February 13, 2021
Colombia’s Attorney-General reaches Ecuador to deliver intel on ELN support for Arauz’s campaign
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - According to a message posted on the investigating body's official Twitter account, Francisco Barbosa arrived...
February 13, 2021
Presidential elections in Ecuador: Electoral Council to conduct partial vote recount
Ecuador's National Electoral Council (CNE) announced on Friday night, February 12th, that it will conduct a partial vote recount, after...
February 13, 2021