ARGENTINA: South America’s Most Developed Yet Volatile Economy
By Shirley Alaba - While it doesn’t guarantee the best living standards among all the countries on Earth, Argentina is one of the best, if not the best, place to live…
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POLITICS: South American Geopolitical Forecast of 2017
By Vincent Lofaso - In South America, the geopolitical prospects differ between countries. Some nations will focus on deterring criminal syndications and settle peace deals with rebel forces while others…
BRAZIL: Ex-President Lula Detained on Corruption Allegations
Brazilian police have raided the house and detained former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in the context of mega-fraud investigation involving the national oil company Petrobras, the newspaper O…
MERCOSUR: “Empty rhetoric?”
Founded in 1991, Mercosur is one of South America’s largest economic blocks. Comprising of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and most recently Venezuela as member states, it represents a variety of the…
URUGUAY: A record-breaking wind power revolution
While the small South American nation maybe the world’s most expensive economy to own a car due to its dependency on foreign oil providers – principally Brazil, Ecuador Iran and…
Brazil: Rousseff’s uphill battle
At the beginning of this month Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff won the second round of presidential elections by a narrow margin of 51.6% over her main rival Aécio Neves, who…
Venezuela: A desperate struggle with no winner
At the beginning of this year, a series of political demonstrations and protests broke out in the streets of several cities throughout Venezuela. These massive mobalisations were initially provoked by…
Venezuela: Supreme Court limits protest rights
As students rally to voice their growing concerns against the Maduro administration, the Supreme Court deals a huge blow to their freedom of expression. Venezuela: Supreme Court limits protest rights…
Mexico: French President’s official visit to Mexico opens ‘new page’ in relationship
French President’s official visit to Mexico opens ‘new page’ in relationship; Sixty languages at risk of extinction in Mexico; Limes are becoming green gold Mexico: French President’s official visit to…
Brazil: Rousseff remains the favourite for 2014 elections
Recent poll suggests Dilma Rousseff would win the first round of elections with 47% of the vote; More violence in anti World Cup protest Brazil: Rousseff remains the favourite for 2014…
Argentina: January inflation rate announced at 3.7%
January inflation announed at 3.7%; Kirchner in conflict with supermarkets; Investigation suggests that Barracas fire was intentional January inflation announed at 3.7% Economy minister Axel Kicillof announced on Thursday…
Brazil: The pressure is on for Dilma in 2014
Brazil: The pressure is on for Dilma in 2014 After a difficult year of poor economic performance, mass protests, and delayed World Cup preparations, President Dilma Rousseff’s reelection in the…
Venezuela: Municipal elections deepen Venezuela’s political fissures
Municipal elections deepen Venezuela’s political fissures; Rating agencies downgrade Venezuela’s credit rating Municipal elections deepen Venezuela’s political fissures The government’s United Socialist Party (PSUV) has retained its nation-wide political control by…
Venezuelans to vote on 8 December
Venezuelans to vote on 8 December; Maduro pushes through and puts to use Enabling Act; Outage leaves Caracas in the dark before elections Venezuelans to vote on 8 December Municipal elections in…
Argentina: Cristina Fernández’s first appearance announces Cabinet reshuffle
Cristina Fernández’s first appearance announces Cabinet reshuffle; Domestic Trade Secretary Guillermo Moreno resigns Cristina Fernández’s first appearance announces Cabinet reshuffle President Cristina Fernández’s first public appearance after her convalescence was followed…
Venezuela: Maduro unveils new economic measures
Maduro unveils new economic measures; US journalist released; PDVSA and Ecopetrol to exploit mature oil fields Maduro unveils new economic measures The Venezuelan government has introduced a number of economic measures, in…
Economy: Mexico gains economic ground on Brazil
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…
Venezuela - increasing pressure on exchange rate
Shadow market puts pressure on official bolivar rate; Venezuelans practice December vote; Maduro celebrates six months of presidency Shadow market puts pressure on official bolivar rate The Venezuelan government has ruled out…
Economy: IMF says Venezuela’s economic situation is ‘not sustainable’
IMF says Venezuela’s economic situation is ‘not sustainable’; FDI registers moderate increase in first half of 2013; World Bank president applauds expansion of middle class in Latin America but urges caution; World Bank…
China/Latin America: Argentina turns to China in the wake of credit downgrade
Argentina turns to China in the wake of credit downgrade; Chinese Foreign Minister meets Central American government officials; President Maduro makes it to China and signs a series of bilateral…
Economy: Venezuela’s continued economic struggles
Venezuelan economic situation worsens; Santos highlights benefits of trade agreements; Fernández releases positive growth numbers for Argentina Venezuelan economic situation worsens In August, Venezuelan inflation reached 3 percent, the highest monthly…
Economy: Experts warn of regional economic slowdown
Experts warn of economic slowdown in Latin America; Peru looks to increase trade with Asian nations; Venezuela and Argentina top global list of countries with highest inflation Experts warn of…
Argentina: Two-month tomato shortage to disturb local gastronomy
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;…
Economy: IMF lowers growth projections for Latin America
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…
Argentina: Government orders wheat industry to supply local market
Argentina orders wheat industry to supply local market; The World Cup returns to its roots, in Argentina and Uruguay; The 3rd Summer Youth Olympic Games in 2018 hosted by Argentina…