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The challenges for South America in 2022
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Each South American nation faces challenges in common areas such as the economy and polarization. Some with greater urgency...
At least 17 media outlets closed in Brazil in 4 years
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A survey conducted by Poder360 newspaper with information from Atlas da Notícia shows that 17 medium to large national...
Brazil added 10 unicorns in 2021, reaching a new record level for the country
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In 2021, Brazil had ten new unicorns - a status awarded to startups that reached a market valuation of...
Chile’s central bank considered raising key rate by 150 basis points at last meeting
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Chile's central bank considered raising its key rate by 150 basis points earlier this month amid stronger-than-expected consumer spending...
Bolivia’s three economic challenges in 2022
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In 2022, Bolivia will have economic reactivation after the Covid-19 pandemic among its main challenges, with the agricultural and...
Brazil’s GOL to resume flights to Paraguay and Bolivia
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - From April 9, GOL customers will be able to fly again to the Paraguayan capital Asuncion, and from May...
Paraguay: Exports within MERCOSUR reach 62%
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Data from the Undersecretary of Economy's Directorate of Integration reflect the progress from January through November 2021, compared to...
Uruguay: Consumer credit struggles to sustain new growth phase
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The consumer credit market posted strong demand in the last stage of the year, albeit with fluctuations according to...
Uruguayan Parliament expects presidential veto of forestry law
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Since then, the President Lacalle Pou threatened to veto the law if it were to be endorsed by the...
Lending in Brazil increases in November despite deteriorating credit conditions
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Credit conditions in Brazil worsened in November due to higher interest rates, Central Bank figures showed Tuesday, although lending...
Brazil’s five challenges in 2022
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Getting out of recession, curbing inflation, and bringing down unemployment are some of Brazil's economic challenges in 2022 and...
The protagonists of 2021 in Colombia
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - These are the prominent faces of 2021 in the country:
THE SCIENTIST WHO BROKE BARRIERS
Aerospace engineer and Nasa flight chief...
The protagonists of 2021 in Ecuador
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Ecuador concludes this election year 2021 with several protagonists, starting with the president, Guillermo Lasso, his Minister of Health,...
Christmas traffic accidents leave at least 15 dead in Bolivia
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - "The most tragic case was recorded on Saturday afternoon in the town of San Juan, on the highway...