By W. Alex Sánchez and Brittney Figueroa; originally published on International Policy Digest - Venezuela’s political and economic meltdown continues while President Nicolas Maduro’s priority is to remain in power. Meanwhile,…
Guest Article by Dr. Byron Ramirez; International Policy Digest - Commodities are used as inputs in the production of other goods and services. Trade flows, demographic changes, production quotas, export…
Milk producers across economic-crisis gripped Uruguay have blockaded several national routes, demanding answers to the nonpayment of the Venezuelan government to whom they sold the products. In total, there were 10 roadblocks in…
Folllowing years of much publicised mounting debt, rising inflation and strict austerity measures, Puerto Rico finally defaulted on a debt payment last week for the first time in its history….
The story is so absurd it is hard to believe. Two weeks ago, the 31-year-old visual artist Francisco Tapia known as Papas Fritas (Fried Potatoes) stole and set fire to…
Municipal debt for 2013 rises significantly; Electoral authorities will oversee private donations to political parties; President Funes’ approval rate remains among the highest in the region Municipal debt for 2013…
Mexico gaining economic ground on Brazil; Chile has most trade agreements of any nation; Peruvian minister assures that formal labor opportunities will continue expanding Mexico gaining economic ground on Brazil In the…
Standard and Poor’s downgrades country’s debt; Congress approve a law against bullying; Chilean judiciary seeks extradition of Uruguayan lost in the Argentine Andes Standard and Poor’s downgrades country’s debt The notation…
Argentina refuses to repay its debt to vulture funds; Argentine ambassador brands Cameron ‘stupid’ Argentina refuses to repay its debt to vulture funds Despite the US Department of Justice’s decision to…
France will side with Argentina in its battle with holdout creditors; Two former military repressors escape from military hospital; Maradona accused of aggression by a paparazzi; Provocative visual artist León…
Chevron and Argentina’s YPF sign $1.24 billion Vaca Muerta shale deal More than a year after Argentina expropriated the Spanish oil company Repsol from its Argentine subsidiary, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner’s government…
Argentina will suffer a tomato shortage for two months; U.S Justice Department may side with Argentina in its battle with ‘vulture funds’; River Plate football club creates its own university;…
IMF lowers growth predictions for Latin America; Venezuela continues to struggle with inflationary pressures; Moody’s increases Colombia’s debt classification IMF lowers growth predictions for Latin America The International Monetary Fund (IMF) revised…
New payment method created in a bid to bring dollars back to Argentina; Argentina asks US Supreme Court to hear defaulted creditor case; Workers takes down Columbus statue from pedestal in…
Ecuador plans to sell off Amazon rainforest land to Chinese oil companies; Peru and Chile promote Pacific Alliance ties with China; Peru could become recipient of the most Chinese investment…
Argentina proposes to repay one-sixth of the holdout bond to ‘vulture funds’; Pope Francis names Mario Poli as Archbishop of Buenos Aires; Cristina Fernández de Kirchner denies once again Britain’s sovereignty…
Argentine President says her country will pay its remaining debt to ‘vulture funds’; Latin American countries could be adversely affected by EU-US trade agreement; Brazilian President has finances ‘under control’;…
Colombian student and activist goes missing in Quito, Standard&Poor raises Ecuador’s rating to ‘B’ and Italy forgives €35 millions debt and donates to Yasuni-ITT project.
Mexican President Felipe Calderón visits promising renewed ties, Cuba dominates Summit of the Americas debate, and government promises migratory reform.
Current economic uncertainty also hit Latin America’s currencies and stock markets, while Fernández held a firing speech at UN.
Torrential rainstorms cause disruptions in the Dominican Republic as the country takes concrete action against the private health and education sectors and makes preparations for a general strike.
Colombia’s investment rating improves, while Venezuela extends its public debt to finance government projects.