IBOV 173,325.65 ▼ 0.03% IPSA 10,954.04 ▲ 0.52% IPC MEX 66,709.60 ▲ 0.88% MERVAL 3,281,979 — 0.00% COLCAP 2,301.34 ▲ 0.13% BVL PERÚ 56,620.35 — — USD/BRL5.06▼ 0.17% USD/MXN17.40▼ 0.08% USD/CLP936.27▲ 0.06% USD/COP3,212▼ 1.34% USD/PEN3.40▲ 0.08% USD/ARS1,479▲ 0.08% USD/UYU40.11▲ 1.23% USD/PYG6,045▲ 1.76% USD/BOB10.80▲ 2.69% USD/DOP58.00▼ 0.34% USD/CRC446.12▲ 1.15% USD/GTQ7.62▲ 2.33% USD/HNL26.74▲ 1.61% USD/NIO36.62▲ 0.72% USD/VES735.39▼ 0.13% USD/PAB1.00— 0.00% USD/BZD2.00— 0.00% USD/JMD157.79▲ 0.55% USD/TTD6.73▲ 1.11% EUR/BRL5.78▼ 0.65% BRENT 93.47 ▲ 2.70% WTI 86.40 ▲ 1.75% IRON ORE 161.91 — — COPPER 6.51 ▼ 0.05% GOLD 4,135 ▲ 1.56% SILVER 59.73 ▲ 1.52% SOY 1,232 ▲ 0.98% CORN 482.25 ▲ 6.52% WHEAT 698.00 ▲ 2.95% COFFEE 318.20 ▼ 4.14% SUGAR 14.75 ▼ 0.87% ORANGE JUICE 146.00 ▲ 1.53% COTTON 80.43 ▲ 1.86% COCOA 5,401 ▼ 3.67% BEEF 223.05 ▼ 1.53% CATTLE 344.88 ▼ 2.02% LITHIUM 69.13 ▲ 0.07% PETR4 42.08 ▲ 1.01% VALE3 73.52 ▲ 1.77% ITUB4 42.67 ▲ 0.33% BBDC4 18.63 ▲ 0.43% ABEV3 15.86 ▲ 0.38% BBAS3 20.96 ▲ 0.38% B3SA3 15.38 ▲ 1.38% WEGE3 45.64 ▲ 7.46% PRIO3 58.96 ▲ 1.34% SUZB3 42.12 ▲ 1.18% RENT3 36.60 ▲ 0.14% AZZA3 17.28 ▼ 1.14% CSAN3 3.84 ▲ 1.59% RAIZ4 0.28 ▲ 3.70% PCAR3 2.73 — 0.00% GMAT3 3.88 ▲ 1.31% PSSA3 54.03 ▲ 1.03% CVCB3 1.18 ▲ 5.36% POSI3 3.70 ▲ 0.54% SLCE3 13.79 ▲ 0.29% NATU3 8.72 ▲ 0.11% BRKM5 5.83 ▲ 2.10% RANI3 7.97 ▲ 1.01% CSNA3 5.18 ▲ 2.37% CMIN3 5.72 ▲ 2.51% USIM5 8.57 ▲ 1.30% GGBR4 23.67 ▲ 0.77% ENEV3 25.44 ▲ 0.08% CPFE3 46.06 ▼ 0.73% CMIG4 11.01 ▼ 0.09% EQTL3 38.67 ▼ 0.41% LREN3 13.44 ▲ 1.28% VIVT3 35.52 ▼ 0.78% RAIL3 13.39 ▲ 1.13% KLABIN 17.77 ▲ 1.02% RAIA DROGASIL 18.07 ▼ 0.33% RDOR3 34.08 ▲ 0.47% HAPV3 11.37 ▲ 1.16% FLRY3 16.67 ▲ 0.73% SMTO3 15.76 ▲ 1.16% UGPA3 32.06 ▲ 0.75% VBBR3 34.17 ▲ 0.65% BBSE3 41.60 ▲ 0.12% BPAC11 56.00 ▲ 1.14% CURY3 30.14 ▲ 0.63% AERI3 2.07 ▲ 1.47% VIVARA 21.45 ▲ 0.19% COMPASS 24.46 ▲ 0.08% VAMOS 3.15 ▲ 1.94% SANB11 26.53 ▼ 2.50% ASAI3 8.42 ▲ 2.06% SBSP3 28.66 ▲ 0.21% WALMEX 49.15 ▼ 0.47% GMEXICO 209.54 ▲ 4.34% FEMSA 226.99 ▲ 0.01% CEMEX 22.07 ▲ 0.87% GFNORTE 185.80 ▲ 3.22% BIMBO 59.39 ▼ 0.18% TELEVISA 9.70 ▼ 0.10% AMX 22.76 ▲ 0.09% GAP 378.52 ▲ 0.09% ASUR 274.96 — 0.00% OMA 225.89 ▼ 0.24% KOF 181.05 ▲ 0.13% GRUMA 282.60 ▼ 1.74% KIMBER 38.40 ▲ 0.03% SQM-B 64,540 ▲ 1.80% COPEC 6,450 — 0.00% BSANTANDER 79.01 — 0.00% FALABELLA 5,919 ▲ 1.18% ENELAM 84.53 — 0.00% CENCOSUD 2,028 ▲ 1.14% CMPC 1,084 ▼ 0.38% BANCO CHILE 190.01 ▲ 1.89% LATAM AIR 24.20 ▼ 0.66% YPF 80,625 ▲ 1.80% GGAL 7,965 ▲ 1.53% PAMPA 5,475 ▲ 3.89% TXAR 679.00 ▲ 1.27% ALUAR 973.00 ▲ 1.41% TGS 9,710 ▲ 2.21% CEPU 2,340 ▲ 2.23% MIRGOR 16,775 ▼ 2.04% COME 42.87 ▼ 0.19% LOMA NEGRA 3,605 ▲ 0.91% BYMA 292.25 ▼ 0.51% TELECOM ARG 4,255 ▲ 2.65% ECOPETROL 16.53 ▲ 3.09% BANCOLOMBIA 83.64 — 0.00% GRUPO AVAL 5.09 ▲ 2.83% CREDICORP 391.10 ▲ 1.10% SOUTHERN COPPER 188.01 ▲ 7.39% BUENAVENTURA 31.25 ▲ 3.96% MERCADOLIBRE 1,823 ▼ 0.53% NUBANK 14.39 ▲ 2.86% XP 16.85 ▲ 0.30% PAGSEGURO 9.58 ▲ 3.12% STONE 11.26 ▲ 1.21% GLOBANT 32.10 ▼ 0.59% TECNOGLASS 45.15 — 0.00% GAP AIRPORT 217.68 — 0.00% ASUR 274.96 — 0.00% OMA AIRPORT 104.23 ▲ 0.21% AMX ADR 26.09 ▼ 0.04% FEMSA ADR 130.35 — 0.00% CEMEX ADR 12.70 ▲ 1.68% PETROBRAS ADR 18.54 ▲ 1.92% VALE ADR 14.25 ▲ 1.06% ITAU ADR 8.40 ▲ 0.96% SANTANDER BR 5.40 ▲ 0.56% AMBEV ADR 3.11 ▲ 0.97% CSN 1.01 ▼ 0.50% GERDAU 4.64 ▼ 0.85% LATAM ADR 51.58 ▼ 0.31% BTC 65,724 ▼ 1.17% ETH 1,929 ▲ 0.04% SOL 77.32 ▼ 1.01% XRP 1.14 ▼ 0.44% BNB 570.50 ▼ 0.54% ADA 0.17 ▼ 0.32% DOGE 0.07 ▼ 1.19% AVAX 6.51 ▼ 0.78% LINK 8.61 ▼ 0.44% DOT 0.84 ▼ 1.16% LTC 46.72 ▼ 0.20% BCH 220.84 ▼ 1.28% TRX 0.33 ▲ 0.06% XLM 0.19 ▼ 1.90% HBAR 0.07 ▲ 1.99% NEAR 1.88 ▼ 2.90% ATOM 1.47 ▼ 1.15% AAVE 96.70 ▲ 1.18% SELIC 14.25% EMBRAER 83.17 ▲ 0.63% EMBRAER ADR 65.47 ▼ 0.70% JBS 11.95 ▼ 0.67% JBS BDR 60.50 ▲ 0.47% MBRF3 15.21 ▲ 0.66% MBRFY 2.95 — 0.00% INTER 5.58 ▼ 0.71% EGX 53,932 ▼ 0.11% USD/ZAR16.43▼ 0.26% USD/NGN 1,376 — 0.00% NIKKEI 66,116 ▼ 0.18% CSI300 4,717 ▼ 0.46% HSI 24,893 ▼ 0.95% NIFTY 23,996 ▼ 0.79% KOSPI 6,798 ▲ 0.74% JCI 6,334 ▼ 0.09% USD/JPY163.04▼ 0.08% USD/CNY6.76▼ 0.08% DAX 25,165 ▲ 0.61% CAC 8,454 ▲ 1.08% FTSE 10,744 ▲ 1.49% MIB 52,789 ▲ 0.96% IBEX 19,614 ▲ 1.21% STOXX 647.75 ▲ 0.71% EUR/USD1.14▲ 0.18% GBP/USD 1.3379 — 0.00% SPX 7,495 ▼ 0.19% DJI 52,197 ▼ 0.05% NDX 29,155 ▲ 1.93% RUT 2,987 ▲ 1.53% TSX 35,420 ▲ 0.14% VIX 17.37 ▲ 1.88% USD/CAD1.41▼ 0.18% US10Y 4.6420 ▲ 0.30% IBOV 173,325.65 ▼ 0.03% IPSA 10,954.04 ▲ 0.52% IPC MEX 66,709.60 ▲ 0.88% MERVAL 3,281,979 — 0.00% COLCAP 2,301.34 ▲ 0.13% BVL PERÚ 56,620.35 — — USD/BRL 5.06 ▼ 0.22% USD/MXN 17.40 ▼ 0.08% USD/CLP 936.12 ▲ 0.04% USD/COP 3,210 ▼ 1.43% USD/PEN 3.40 ▲ 0.08% USD/ARS 1,479 ▲ 0.08% USD/UYU 40.11 ▲ 1.23% USD/PYG 6,045 ▲ 1.76% USD/BOB 10.80 ▲ 2.69% USD/DOP 58.00 ▼ 0.34% USD/CRC 446.12 ▲ 1.15% USD/GTQ 7.62 ▲ 2.33% USD/HNL 26.74 ▲ 1.61% USD/NIO 36.62 ▲ 0.72% USD/VES 735.39 ▼ 0.13% USD/PAB 1.00 — 0.00% USD/BZD 2.00 — 0.00% USD/JMD 157.79 ▲ 0.55% USD/TTD 6.73 ▲ 1.02% EUR/BRL 5.78 ▼ 0.65% BRENT 93.47 ▲ 2.70% WTI 86.40 ▲ 1.75% IRON ORE 161.91 — — COPPER 6.51 ▼ 0.05% GOLD 4,135 ▲ 1.56% SILVER 59.73 ▲ 1.52% SOY 1,232 ▲ 0.98% CORN 482.25 ▲ 6.52% WHEAT 698.00 ▲ 2.95% COFFEE 318.20 ▼ 4.14% SUGAR 14.75 ▼ 0.87% ORANGE JUICE 146.00 ▲ 1.53% COTTON 80.43 ▲ 1.86% COCOA 5,401 ▼ 3.67% BEEF 223.05 ▼ 1.53% CATTLE 344.88 ▼ 2.02% LITHIUM 69.13 ▲ 0.07% PETR4 42.08 ▲ 1.01% VALE3 73.52 ▲ 1.77% ITUB4 42.67 ▲ 0.33% BBDC4 18.63 ▲ 0.43% ABEV3 15.86 ▲ 0.38% BBAS3 20.96 ▲ 0.38% B3SA3 15.38 ▲ 1.38% WEGE3 45.64 ▲ 7.46% PRIO3 58.96 ▲ 1.34% SUZB3 42.12 ▲ 1.18% RENT3 36.60 ▲ 0.14% AZZA3 17.28 ▼ 1.14% CSAN3 3.84 ▲ 1.59% RAIZ4 0.28 ▲ 3.70% PCAR3 2.73 — 0.00% GMAT3 3.88 ▲ 1.31% PSSA3 54.03 ▲ 1.03% CVCB3 1.18 ▲ 5.36% POSI3 3.70 ▲ 0.54% SLCE3 13.79 ▲ 0.29% NATU3 8.72 ▲ 0.11% BRKM5 5.83 ▲ 2.10% RANI3 7.97 ▲ 1.01% CSNA3 5.18 ▲ 2.37% CMIN3 5.72 ▲ 2.51% USIM5 8.57 ▲ 1.30% GGBR4 23.67 ▲ 0.77% ENEV3 25.44 ▲ 0.08% CPFE3 46.06 ▼ 0.73% CMIG4 11.01 ▼ 0.09% EQTL3 38.67 ▼ 0.41% LREN3 13.44 ▲ 1.28% VIVT3 35.52 ▼ 0.78% RAIL3 13.39 ▲ 1.13% KLABIN 17.77 ▲ 1.02% RAIA DROGASIL 18.07 ▼ 0.33% RDOR3 34.08 ▲ 0.47% HAPV3 11.37 ▲ 1.16% FLRY3 16.67 ▲ 0.73% SMTO3 15.76 ▲ 1.16% UGPA3 32.06 ▲ 0.75% VBBR3 34.17 ▲ 0.65% BBSE3 41.60 ▲ 0.12% BPAC11 56.00 ▲ 1.14% CURY3 30.14 ▲ 0.63% AERI3 2.07 ▲ 1.47% VIVARA 21.45 ▲ 0.19% COMPASS 24.46 ▲ 0.08% VAMOS 3.15 ▲ 1.94% SANB11 26.53 ▼ 2.50% ASAI3 8.42 ▲ 2.06% SBSP3 28.66 ▲ 0.21% WALMEX 49.15 ▼ 0.47% GMEXICO 209.54 ▲ 4.34% FEMSA 226.99 ▲ 0.01% CEMEX 22.07 ▲ 0.87% GFNORTE 185.80 ▲ 3.22% BIMBO 59.39 ▼ 0.18% TELEVISA 9.70 ▼ 0.10% AMX 22.76 ▲ 0.09% GAP 378.52 ▲ 0.09% ASUR 274.96 — 0.00% OMA 225.89 ▼ 0.24% KOF 181.05 ▲ 0.13% GRUMA 282.60 ▼ 1.74% KIMBER 38.40 ▲ 0.03% SQM-B 64,540 ▲ 1.80% COPEC 6,450 — 0.00% BSANTANDER 79.01 — 0.00% FALABELLA 5,919 ▲ 1.18% ENELAM 84.53 — 0.00% CENCOSUD 2,028 ▲ 1.14% CMPC 1,084 ▼ 0.38% BANCO CHILE 190.01 ▲ 1.89% LATAM AIR 24.20 ▼ 0.66% YPF 80,625 ▲ 1.80% GGAL 7,965 ▲ 1.53% PAMPA 5,475 ▲ 3.89% TXAR 679.00 ▲ 1.27% ALUAR 973.00 ▲ 1.41% TGS 9,710 ▲ 2.21% CEPU 2,340 ▲ 2.23% MIRGOR 16,775 ▼ 2.04% COME 42.87 ▼ 0.19% LOMA NEGRA 3,605 ▲ 0.91% BYMA 292.25 ▼ 0.51% TELECOM ARG 4,255 ▲ 2.65% ECOPETROL 16.53 ▲ 3.09% BANCOLOMBIA 83.64 — 0.00% GRUPO AVAL 5.09 ▲ 2.83% CREDICORP 391.10 ▲ 1.10% SOUTHERN COPPER 188.01 ▲ 7.39% BUENAVENTURA 31.25 ▲ 3.96% MERCADOLIBRE 1,823 ▼ 0.53% NUBANK 14.39 ▲ 2.86% XP 16.85 ▲ 0.30% PAGSEGURO 9.58 ▲ 3.12% STONE 11.26 ▲ 1.21% GLOBANT 32.10 ▼ 0.59% TECNOGLASS 45.15 — 0.00% GAP AIRPORT 217.68 — 0.00% ASUR 274.96 — 0.00% OMA AIRPORT 104.23 ▲ 0.21% AMX ADR 26.09 ▼ 0.04% FEMSA ADR 130.35 — 0.00% CEMEX ADR 12.70 ▲ 1.68% PETROBRAS ADR 18.54 ▲ 1.92% VALE ADR 14.25 ▲ 1.06% ITAU ADR 8.40 ▲ 0.96% SANTANDER BR 5.40 ▲ 0.56% AMBEV ADR 3.11 ▲ 0.97% CSN 1.01 ▼ 0.50% GERDAU 4.64 ▼ 0.85% LATAM ADR 51.58 ▼ 0.31% BTC 65,724 ▼ 1.17% ETH 1,929 ▲ 0.04% SOL 77.32 ▼ 1.01% XRP 1.14 ▼ 0.44% BNB 570.50 ▼ 0.54% ADA 0.17 ▼ 0.32% DOGE 0.07 ▼ 1.19% AVAX 6.51 ▼ 0.78% LINK 8.61 ▼ 0.44% DOT 0.84 ▼ 1.16% LTC 46.72 ▼ 0.20% BCH 220.84 ▼ 1.28% TRX 0.33 ▲ 0.06% XLM 0.19 ▼ 1.90% HBAR 0.07 ▲ 1.99% NEAR 1.88 ▼ 2.90% ATOM 1.47 ▼ 1.15% AAVE 96.70 ▲ 1.18% SELIC 14.25% EMBRAER 83.17 ▲ 0.63% EMBRAER ADR 65.47 ▼ 0.70% JBS 11.95 ▼ 0.67% JBS BDR 60.50 ▲ 0.47% MBRF3 15.21 ▲ 0.66% MBRFY 2.95 — 0.00% INTER 5.58 ▼ 0.71% EGX 53,932 ▼ 0.11% USD/ZAR 16.44 ▼ 0.13% USD/NGN 1,376 — 0.00% NIKKEI 66,116 ▼ 0.18% CSI300 4,717 ▼ 0.46% HSI 24,893 ▼ 0.95% NIFTY 23,996 ▼ 0.79% KOSPI 6,798 ▲ 0.74% JCI 6,334 ▼ 0.09% USD/JPY 163.07 ▼ 0.04% USD/CNY 6.7610 ▲ 0.06% DAX 25,165 ▲ 0.61% CAC 8,454 ▲ 1.08% FTSE 10,744 ▲ 1.49% MIB 52,789 ▲ 0.96% IBEX 19,614 ▲ 1.21% STOXX 647.75 ▲ 0.71% EUR/USD 1.1418 ▲ 0.12% GBP/USD 1.3379 — 0.00% SPX 7,495 ▼ 0.19% DJI 52,197 ▼ 0.05% NDX 29,155 ▲ 1.93% RUT 2,987 ▲ 1.53% TSX 35,420 ▲ 0.14% VIX 17.37 ▲ 1.88% USD/CAD 1.4083 ▼ 0.16% US10Y 4.6420 ▲ 0.30%
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United Front: Paraguay and Brazil Join Forces Against Crime

By · May 3, 2024 · 2 min read

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In the heart of South America, Paraguay and Brazil form a crucial alliance targeting the pervasive networks of organized crime.

During a pivotal meeting in Asunción with key ministers and Paraguayan President Santiago Peña, this partnership gained prominence.

Defense Ministers Óscar González from Paraguay and José Múcio Monteiro from Brazil firmly set their course at this assembly.

They reviewed successful strategies and drafted future plans to boost regional security. Their discussions offered hope in the battle against criminal enterprises.

Moreover, Paraguay’s Foreign Minister, Rubén Ramírez Lezcano, revealed plans to strengthen defenses with improved radar systems and upgraded aerial fleets, potentially supported by Brazil.

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He emphasized the expanding alliance, which now includes Argentina, Chile, and other nations, building a strong defense network against crime.

The ministers emphasized their ongoing commitment and the necessity for continuous vigilance.

Advocating for seamless cooperation across countries, they recognized that safety and peace require collective effort.

Additionally, Monteiro highlighted the shared challenges and combined strength of Paraguay and Brazil, underscoring their commitment to confront these challenges together.

Furthermore, Monteiro discussed strategic talks with aircraft manufacturers, aiming to find solutions that address the needs of both countries.

This proactive stance illustrates the dynamic measures being implemented to protect both nations.

Reflecting a widespread sentiment, Monteiro appreciated the considerable support Paraguay has provided to Brazil.

This act of solidarity contributes to a broader strategy to eliminate the threats of crime affecting regional stability.

As these nations advance, their united stance is a compelling demonstration of the power of collaboration.

Paraguay and Brazil are not merely transforming their futures—they are illuminating a path for others in the fight against organized crime, proving that unity and joint action can indeed overcome chaos.

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