Climate Change & COP21: What do Latin American nations have to offer?
All eyes are on Paris as the nations of the world meet to negotiate a global deal to curb carbon emissions and prevent runaway climate change. What do Latin American…
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Latin America: IMF significantly lowers 2015 growth forecast
IMF significantly lowers growth forecast; World Bank predicts 2015 to be worst year since financial crisis; Overall Latin American economy shrinks for fifth consecutive year; Economic problems caused by lower…
Honduras: Central Bank says economy will grow 3-3.5% in 2015
Central Bank says economy will grow 3-3.5% in 2015; Honduras seeks to learn from Nicaragua’s security policy; Journalists remain in significant danger Central Bank says the economy will grow 3-3.5%…
‘Lost Kingdoms of Central America’: BBC programme title misleads
The American continent is a hard one to divide up. What constitutes Latin America? Everything south of Rio Grande/Río Bravo - the US-Mexican border? But then what about the unique…
Latin America’s presidents speak out on climate change at UN
Latin American presidents address international leaders at UN summit; Leaders call for united and ‘equal’ global action to combat climate change impacts; Several presidents take opportunity to highlight their own…
El Niño already making its mark on Latin America
El Niño climate phenomenon said to be approaching; many parts of Latin America already experiencing extremes of rainfall, with drought and flooding; problems could be aggravated by El Niño when…
Sport: Latin American World Cup Guide
As the World Cup kicks off this week in Brazil, Pulsamerica examines the chances of the Latin American teams participating in the tournament this year Cafu holds aloft the 2002…
Ecuador: Semana Santa processions
Semana Santa processions take place all over Ecuador; YASunidos protest against transfer of signatures; Ecuador and Costa Rica reach an agreement on maritime divisions Semana Santa processions Semana Santa processions…
Feature: A perspective on feminism in Latin America
Intersectionality, the idea that there should be a unity in the combat of different systems of oppression, seems to be the word of every feminist’s lips today. Nowhere is this…
El Salvador: UN says gangs are the main cause of forced displacement
UN says gangs are the main cause of forced displacement; TSE accepts a partial analysis of ARENA’s electoral challenge; ARENA claims thousands of prisoners participated in runoff election UN says gangs…
China/Latin America: Petrobras sell off Peruvian subsidiary to Chinese oil company
Petrobras sell off Peruvian subsidiary to Chinese oil company; More than 800 businesses to attend the annual China-Latin America Business Summit; China has been the leading textile exporter to Mexico…
Economy: Brazil to continue currency market interventions until end of year
Brazilian government will continue currency market interventions; Central American trade deficit rises by 9.2 percent; Colombia looks to increase trade with Pacific Alliance Brazilian government will continue currency market interventions Alexandre Tombini,…
China/Latin America: Number of Mexicans learning Mandarin on the rise
China/Latin America: Number of Mexicans learning Mandarin on the rise; Costa Rica to open more consulates in China; Chinese sailor found dead in the Panama Canal Number of Mexicans learning…
China/Latin America: Mexico and China sign ‘tequila pact’
Mexico and China sign ‘tequila pact’; Venezuela willing to be China’s gateway into Mercosur; China-Latin America Business Summit will be held in Costa Rica Mexico and China sign ‘tequila pact’…
Economy: China and Brazil discuss increased cooperation among Brics
China and Brazil discuss increased cooperation; Panama signs trade agreement with non-EU nations; Informal economic activity increases 20 percent in Mexico City; Ecuador to begin negotiations for Mercosur membership China and…
China/Latin America: Chinese President’s first visit to Latin America demonstrates expansion of bilateral ties
Chinese President’s first visit to Latin America demonstrates expansion of bilateral ties; Chinese firm to fund a rival to the Panama Canal in Nicaragua; Honduran ambassador to Taiwan recalled amid…
Economy: Foreign direct investment reaches record high
Foreign direct investment reaches record high; trade deficit of Central American nations grew by 11.6 percent between 2011 and 2012; Andean countries to grow between 4 and 6 percent in 2013…
Human Rights: Colombia rejects gay marriage bill
Colombian Congress rejects same sex marriage bill; Latin American ombudsmen adopt prior consultation duties; French human rights ambassador visits Costa Rica
Human Rights: Brazil ignores deadline to protect endangered indigenous tribe
Brazil ignored plight of endangered indigenous tribe; UN reports on indigenous human rights in Central America; Colombia postpones marriage equity bill
China/Latin America: Maduro’s win cements Venezuelan relationship with China
Maduro’s win cements Venezuelan relationship with China; Dominican Republic courts China despite Taiwan links; Costa Rica promotes tourism at Chinese fair
Economy: Central America’s rising trade deficit
Central American trade deficit on the rise; Peru to sign three more trade agreements this year; Venezuelan food scarcity index may be as high as 80 percent; Latin America’s trade…
China/Latin America: CELAC works to establish official channels to strengthen relationship with China
CELAC works to establish official channels to strengthen relationship with China; Economic zone planned in Costa Rica to attract Chinese investment; Ecuador gains $80m loan from China CELAC works to…
Costa Rica: Popular initiative bans hunting for sport
Costa Rica: Popular initiative bans hunting for sport; Central Bank decision encounters resistance; Puntarenas Carnival starts Popular initiative bans hunting for sport January 31, President Laura Chinchilla signed the Ley…
Economy: Latin American currencies continue to rise
Latin American currencies continue to strengthen; Costa Rica and Colombia meet in hopes of finalising free trade deal; Peruvian trade with the Pacific Alliance grows markedly Latin American currencies continue…
China/Latin America: Mexican relations with China at lowest ebb in recent years according to experts
Mexican relations with China at lowest ebb in recent years according to experts; Costa Rica hopes to become a platform for Chinese exports and investment in Latin America; China and…