China Opens Doors to Latin America with Visa-Free Policy
China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian announced on May 15, 2025, that Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay gain visa-free...
May 15, 2025Section
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Uruguay’s “Pepe” Mujica, Guerrilla Leader Turned Humble President, Dies at 89
José “Pepe” Mujica, Uruguay’s former president and a global symbol of austere leadership, died Tuesday at 89 after a year-long...
May 14, 2025
China Leverages $375B U.S. Trade Surplus to Fund $9.2B Latin American Expansion
China pledged 66 billion yuan ($9.2 billion) in development credit to Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) nations during. Analysis from...
May 13, 2025
Uruguay’s Financial Sector Draws Billions as Argentine Investors Seek Stability
Uruguay’s Central Bank reported 170 registered investment advisors and portfolio managers oversaw $42.14 billion. Coverage and analysis from The Rio...
May 13, 2025
Uruguay’s Poverty Measures Expose Gaps Between Growth Narratives and Lived Realities
661,000 Uruguayans face multidimensional poverty despite a 9.1% income rate. See how three competing measures tell very different stories about...
May 12, 2025
Latin America’s Food Prices Hit Record Highs: Argentina and Uruguay Lead Regional Surge
Data from national statistics agencies and private sector analysts show that Latin America faces a new reality: food costs have...
May 9, 2025
Uruguay’s Record Rice Harvest Faces Global Market Pressures
Uruguay, a country that exports nearly all its rice, has produced one of its largest crops in years, according to...
May 8, 2025
Beef Boost: Uruguay’s Exports Climb 4% in Early 2025, Led by a 32% Surge in April
Uruguay’s goods exports continued to gain momentum in early 2025, rising 4 percent year-on-year in the first four months to...
May 6, 2025
Latin America Faces Slower Growth as Trade Tensions and Weak Investment Bite
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) has revised its 2025 growth forecast for the region. Analysis...
April 30, 2025