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Productivity hinders job growth in Latin America, says ILO

Global unemployment is expected to rise slightly in 2024, according to the International Labor Organization (ILO). The United Nations agency…

4 months ago

Brazil mourns death of Venezuelan circus artist brutally killed in Amazonas

The Brazilian government mourned the brutal murder of Julieta Hernández, a 38-year-old Venezuelan circus performer and bicycle tourist. She was…

4 months ago

Brazil takes a hands-off approach to Venezuela-Guyana tensions

Brazil’s top ambassador for Latin American affairs said Thursday that Venezuela’s upcoming referendum for citizens to decide whether the country…

6 months ago

Latin America to growing below the global pace. Again

Hampered by contractions in Argentina and Chile and a weaker-than-expected performance in Colombia and Peru, Latin America will grow below…

6 months ago

Bolivia Mercosur membership close to fruition

The Brazilian Senate’s Foreign Affairs Committee voted 18-0 on Thursday to approve the accession of Bolivia to Mercosur, the trade…

6 months ago

Uruguay top officials resign amid drug dealer passport scandal

Uruguay rarely makes the headlines due to political scandals, but the country had a weekend of turmoil after President Luis…

7 months ago

Bolivia severs ties with Israel over “human rights violations” in Gaza

In a press conference yesterday, the government of Bolivia announced that the country has unilaterally cut ties with Israel over…

7 months ago

Voters punish Petro allies in Colombia’s regional elections

President Gustavo Petro of Colombia suffered another political setback after his leftist coalition was soundly beaten in the country’s regional…

7 months ago

Top prosecutor in Venezuela to investigate opposition primaries

Prosecutor General Tarek William Saab of Venezuela, known as one of President Nicolás Maduro's closest allies, announced that his office…

7 months ago

Nubank hits 90 million customers in Latin America

Nubank, the largest neobank in Latin America, has surpassed 90 million customers in the region. Nearly 85 million are in…

7 months ago