New World Screwworm Reaches the US, Deepening Mexico’s Cattle Crisis
The New World screwworm has reached the United States, prolonging a cattle-trade crisis that is costing ranchers millions and keeping...
July 17, 2026Topic
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São Paulo’s Iguatemi Mall Hosts a Gastronomic Festival
Brazil's oldest mall caps FOODSPOT plates at R$40 for its 10th-anniversary open-air gastronomic festival. Tickets from R$35, kids under 12...
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Nubank Puts Its Brazil Chief in Charge of All Latin America
Livia Chanes now leads all Latin America operations as Nubank consolidates leadership. The move follows a Pix outage that locked...
July 16, 2026
Brazilian Meat Giant MBRF, the JBS-Marfrig Merger, Lifts Profit 27%
MBRF Global Foods profit up 27% in the first quarter of 2026, as the newly merged meat giant delivered its...
July 16, 2026
Brazilian Bank BTG Pactual Opens Its Securitization Platform to Rivals
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July 16, 2026
Latin America Caught in the New Cold War Over Trade and Minerals
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July 16, 2026
Cusco Named South America’s Best City for a Fourth Year
Cusco tops Travel + Leisure's best city in Central & South America for a fourth consecutive year with an 87.47...
July 16, 2026
San Miguel de Allende Named the World’s Best City, Above Paris
San Miguel de Allende was named the world's best city with a 93.07 score, beating Tokyo and Florence. See why...
July 16, 2026