Carlos Fernando Chamorro urges journalists to keep Nicaragua’s socio-political crisis on the international agenda HAVANA TIMES – Exercising freedom of the press and freedom of expression has become increasingly difficult in Latin America. Authoritarian regimes and organized crime attempt to silence independent media in order to keep citizens misinformed. ThatRead More →
Despite a decline in overall bond and loan issuance in the Latin America region, ESG-related debt issuance flourished in 2021 and is expected to continue in the coming months Latin American environmental, social and governance (ESG) debt markets intensified in 2021 as issuers noted the strong appetite of the lendingRead More →
posted on April 29, 2022 (Left-right) Raul Li Causi, Dr Ralph Gonsalves and Montgomery Daniel after the Conviasa flight arrived at Argyle International Airport Venezuelan airline. Conviasa’s inaugural commercial flight to St. Vincent and the Grenadines this week marks an important milestone in connecting Latin America with the rest ofRead More →
“Investors are flocking money in Latin American logistics and shipping companies,” our former colleague Jon Shieber wrote in 2019. But a pandemic later, amid gas price turmoil around the world , it’s time to come back. Nowports (YC W19) is a good starting point for comparison. In February 2019, theRead More →
Federico Cardenas 27 April 2022 – 23:41 The annual Primavera Sound music festival has announced its Latin American debut for its 2022 edition. While previous instances of the festival have usually taken place inRead More →
Views : 187 Posted: Wednesday, April 27, 2022. 11:21 a.m. CST. Photo credit: MED By Ruben Morales Iglesias: Belize is taking steps to upgrade its hospital and healthcare services with the aim of becoming a leading medical tourism destination with benchmark South Korean medical technologies, the Ministry ofRead More →
According to the latest report of the IMARC group, entitled “Two-wheeler market in Latin America: Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2022-2027the market reached a volume of 9.1 million units in 2021. Two-wheelers are lightweight vehicles that run and balance on two tires. They include motorcycles, scooters, mopedsRead More →
According to the latest report from the IMARC group, entitled “Latin America Diaper Market: Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunities and Forecast 2021-2026,“The diaper market in Latin America is expected to show strong growth during the forecast period (2021-2026). Diapers or nappies are a type of underwear used to defecateRead More →
New Jersey, United States – the Latin America Specialty Formula Medical Nutrition Market The research report offers comprehensive coverage of the Latin America Specialty Formula Medical Nutrition Market over the forecast period 2022-2029. It provides historical, current and future market trends to help develop a robust market strategy. Additionally, itRead More →
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Palestine has recently experienced turbulent events in various parts of the West Bank, Gaza Strip and Jerusalem. These events are taking place on several fronts at once: the Israeli police attacks on Palestinians praying at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, the continuous assaults by Israeli settlers and the targeting ofRead More →
An operation coordinated by INTERPOL and called Arcadia LAC has recovered more than 80 truckloads (over 1,200 cubic meters) of illegal timber from forests in Latin America and the Caribbean. The value of the seized wood is estimated at more than $700,000. Concluding on April 15, the operation mobilized lawRead More →
Washington— For many students, Confucius Institutes are places where they can experience Chinese culture and language. However, critics warn that these programs are a soft power play by Beijing to gain influence in the schools where they operate. In Latin America, the Confucius Institutes have been developing since 2006. TheyRead More →
Last year, we saw an incredible amount of investment in Latin American startups, with around $19.5 billion in the region (according to Crunchbase data). This has made Latin America the fastest growing region for venture capital funding. As we look back on Q1 2022 investments, Crunchbase data shows a declineRead More →
Karetta Crooks Charles addressing the opening session of the 1st COP of the Escazu Agreement Civil society congratulates the twelve States Parties and calls on other countries in Latin America and the Caribbean to ratify and join the Escazú Agreement as soon as possible, thus ensuring better protection for environmentalRead More →
This article was originally published by Jorge Rocha on Aztec Reports, a sister publication. On the night of April 3, Maria Fernanda Contreras texted her mother for the last time, letting her know that she was returning home after meeting a former colleague; right after that, the 27-year-old disappeared. ConcernedRead More →
While COVID-19 deaths and infections in the Americas region over the past week are at the lowest levels since the pandemic began two years ago, the regional branch of the World Health Organization Health warned on Wednesday that countries should not think the pandemic is over. COVID-19 remains a threatRead More →
In a move that will support the government’s vision of developing India as an electric vehicle manufacturing hub, the country’s largest two-wheeler maker, Hero MotoCorp, has started work on seeding markets before launching products and services under its emerging mobility brand. Vida’. Electric vehicles are a priority area for theRead More →
The Americans have a price problem. US inflation recently soared to 8.5%, the highest rate since 1981. Gasoline prices soared nearly 20% last month. With higher prices, purchasing power declines, making it increasingly difficult for Americans to survive and thrive in the market economy. But that’s just the tip ofRead More →
Photo credit: Mike Swigunski Big Sync Music is expanding its team in Latin America, bringing in Patricia Portaro as Head of Music Supervision, LATAM. Big Sync Music is one of the fastest growing global music agencies serving brands like Unilever and L’Oréal. The expansion of its Latin American team alsoRead More →
GUANGZHOU, China, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Two events from 131st Canton Fair virtual promotion, including one between China and Argentina and the other between China and Colombiatook place recently to promote to exchange electronics and appliances. Such a distinguished guests attended and addressed the meeting as Xu Tianshu, ThirdRead More →
New Jersey, United States – Latin America gynecological devices market Research Report provides you with detailed and accurate analysis to strengthen your position in the market. It provides the latest updates and powerful insights on the Latin America Gynecological Devices industry to help you improve your business strategy and ensureRead More →
Share the article Last update 28 minutes ago Buenos Aires plans to welcome 22,000 teleworkers by 2023 Argentina is a big country with a rich culture, beautiful landscapes and delicious cuisine. With the development of its technology and infrastructure, it becomes the ideal access point for digital nomads. At leastRead More →
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The Motley Fool’s Take The growth of global e-commerce is a megatrend worth investing in. In Latin America, one company dominates the e-commerce market: MercadoLibre. MercadoLibre is like eBay and PayPal rolled into one, except it’s growing much faster. It operates a marketplace (Mercado Libre), offers logistics services to sellersRead More →
Hi Global Huawei User! The weekend is here and so is our weekly EMUI 12 check. Are you ready to take part in the Huawei EMUI 12 Week 13 survey? If so, then great! First, let’s discuss the current progress of EMUI 12 rollout in the overseas market. Since JanuaryRead More →
US trying to get Latin America to join Russia sanctions Washington, April 16 (UNI/Sputnik) The United States is trying to get Latin American nations to adhere to anti-Russian sanctions through threats, ignoring the risks in the region, says Russian Ambassador to the United States , Anatoly Antonov. After the startRead More →
It was too good an opportunity to miss. Latin America was ideally placed to make a leap forward in the field of renewable energy. It already generates more than a quarter of its energy from sustainable sources, thanks to numerous hydroelectric dams. Northern Mexico and windswept Patagonia are among theRead More →
By Stephanie Petingi As women around the world continue to fight for their political, social and economic rights, the high number of women incarcerated in Latin America must overcome another obstacle: unfair treatment within the justice system. In their efforts to disrupt the drug trade, Latin American governments have imposedRead More →
Rappi, Latin America’s most popular delivery service, works with Bitso and Bitpay to accept Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrency payments. Like reported by Cointelegraph Brazil, Rappi integrates with Bitso and Bitpay through a trial project in Mexico. However, it is unclear whether the pilot plan will also allow access toRead More →
BTruth be told, 2022 is shaping up to be another tough year for emerging market equities, but upon closer examination, there are pockets of strength amid the calamity caused by Chinese and Russian equities. On a regional basis, Latin America clearly stands out. For example, the First Trust AlphaDEX LatinRead More →
Expert Market Research’s new report titled “LATAM (Latin America) Silicones Market Size, Share, Price, Trends, Growth, Report and Forecast 2021-2026” provides an in-depth analysis of the LATAM (Latin America) Silicones Market , assessing the market based on its segments such as type, application, segment, and regional markets, among others. TheRead More →
PELLA — Ally Krogstad, professor of Spanish at Central College, will present “Pobreza y privilegio en Latinoamerica (Poverty and Privilege in Latin America)” from 7-8 p.m. on Monday, April 11 in the Boat/Moore Rooms of the Maytag Student Center. The presentation is part of the 2021-2022 Central Faculty Lecture SeriesRead More →
Chefclub, one of the world’s leading cooking brands with 100 million social media followers, on Monday unveiled a distribution deal with Paramount’s Pluto TV for the United States and Latin America. The deal with Pluto TV, one of the leading free streaming services in the US market with 40 millionRead More →
New Jersey, United States – Verified Market Research provides an encyclopedic study of Latin America Specialty Formula Medical Nutrition Market with holistic information about important factors and aspects impacting the future growth of the market. The Specialty Formula Medical Nutrition Market in Latin America has been analyzed for the forecastRead More →
Santiago, Chile – The U.S. Air Force Academy Blue Parachute Wings Display Team performed this week at the Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio (FIDAE), Latin America’s largest exhibition in the aerospace, defense and security sector. Five jumpers and a drop zone control officer perform a unique free-fall demonstrationRead More →
This article was originally published by Jorge Rocha on Aztec Reports, a sister publication. Mexico is currently experiencing massive droughts across most of its territory, with some pointing to the role big business is playing in the recent water scarcity crisis. According to Mexico’s National Water Commission (CONAGUA), the countryRead More →
On February 24, war broke out in Ukraine after the invasion of the Russian army. The war had a global impact on a multipolar, hyper-connected and critically ill international system undergoing a process of hegemonic transition from West to East. The military conflict adopts new configurations, what Ignacio Ramonet calls,Read More →
EW international journalist Oliver Thomas sits with Simon Mayleevents director for World Travel Market Latin America, to discuss the upcoming exhibition. Click here to read the function in the EO April/ May 2022 magazine. World Travel Market (WTM) Latin America, a B2B travel and tourism exhibition, will be held atRead More →
John A. Bushnell, a career Foreign Service officer who played a prominent diplomatic role in the 1989 U.S. invasion of Panama that toppled strongman Manuel Antonio Noriega, died March 19 in a hospital of Leesburg, Virginia. He was 88 years old. The cause was a massive heart attack, his sonRead More →
PANAMA CITY – It’s more expensive than ever to build a new hotel, but that hasn’t dampened the appetite for new developments in Latin America, according to speakers at the SAHIC Latin America and Caribbean conference. Speaking at the “Driving and Sustaining Growth during Challenging Times in Latin America” panel,Read More →
Harvard Law School’s Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy, Biotechnology, and Bioethics hosted a virtual panel Tuesday on the impact of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights in addressing health issues in Latin America. The conference brought together Laura Clerico, professor at the University of Buenos Aires, Christian Courtis, seniorRead More →
Societe Generale has appointed Luiz Sainz, former country director of Societe Generale Brazil, as head of Latin America, a position created to lead the bank’s new strategic initiatives for the region. In this role, Sainz will oversee Societe Generale’s commercial activities in Brazil, Mexico and Chile and work to coordinateRead More →
Starting this fall, the San Antonio Independent School District could have teachers from across Latin America leading some of its bilingual classrooms. The district is moving forward with a board-approved $325,200 contract with the International Alliance Group to recruit 30 teachers across all grades, which could help address an ongoingRead More →
Overview With the introduction of the smart insulin pen, more and more people with diabetes are taking control of their condition. Many of these devices can connect to a smartphone app and provide real-time blood glucose data to help users manage their diabetes. One of the biggest benefits of aRead More →
We would be surprised if Liberty Latin America Ltd. (NASDAQ:LILA) shareholders failed to notice that Senior Vice President John Winter recently sold $394,000 worth of stock at $9.84 per share. The eyebrow-raising movement resulted in a 47% reduction in their participation. Check out our latest analysis for Liberty Latin AmericaRead More →
Tamales. It’s a Latin American staple – cornmeal dough stuffed with meat or other fillings and cooked in a corn husk – and they’re known by different names in different countries: tamal, nacatamal, cuchitos hallacas, pastel in hoja, humitos, pamonha… On Sunday, April 3, Ottawa residents will have a specialRead More →
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grooming is the sexual harassment of children and adolescents through digital media, usually by adults seeking to establish contact for sexual purposes. The NGO Grooming Argentina and Twitter have launched a guide to prevent these crimes, which have also multiplied exponentially with the COVID-19 pandemic. National grooming requests increased betweenRead More →
In the first two weeks of 2022 alone, Latin American startups brought in more than $450 million in investments, according to Crunchbase. Crunchbase At first, I couldn’t believe it when I read this new—and little-known—statistic: Latin America is the fastest growing region in the world when it comes to startupRead More →
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This photo gallery highlights some of the best news images captured by Associated Press photographers in Latin America and the Caribbean and published between March 24-31, 2022. ___ The photos were curated by Associated Press photojournalist Ramón Espinosa in Havana, Cuba. ___ AP photographers are on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/apnews; APRead More →