Analysis
U.S. and Brazil Must Reduce Dependence on China Imports: Pompeo
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned on Monday that as the United States and Brazil reinforce their business...
Bolivian Presidential Election: Socialists Claim Victory as Unofficial Count Shows Big Win
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Bolivia’s socialist candidate Luis Arce looks set to win the country’s presidential election without the need for a run-off,...
Global Covid-19 Cases Rise by One-day Record of 400,000
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Global Covid-19 cases rose by more than 400,000 for the first time late on Friday, October 16th, a record...
Brazil Suspends Import Tariffs on Corn and Soy Until 2021
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil will suspend tariffs on corn and soy imports from countries outside the Mercosur trade bloc until early next...
Second Sovereign Downgrade Wave Coming, Major Nations at Risk – S&P Global
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Some of the world’s top economies could see their credit ratings cut or put on downgrade warnings in the...
Mexico’s ex-Defense Chief Charged with Helping Ship Cocaine and Heroin into USA
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Mexico’s former defense minister Salvador Cienfuegos used his power in office to protect the Beltran-Leyva cartel, directing military operations...
Lithium, Morales and Cocaine – What’s at Stake as Bolivia Votes?
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - As Bolivians prepare to vote in a defining election, a number of key issues are on the table, including...
Venezuelan Coal Exports Rise as U.S. Escalates Oil Sanctions
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Venezuela is ramping up its production and export of coal to European nations, according to export figures and vessel...
Cuba Urges Calm as Overhaul of Monetary System Looms
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Cuba’s economy minister on Monday urged calm as the government prepares to unify its dual currency system and multiple...
Amid Pandemic, Sharply Increased U.S. Detention Times Put Migrants at Risk
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - (Reuters) The 31-year-old Cuban rancher arrived at the U.S.-Mexico border after crossing through nearly a dozen countries to seek...
Study: Millions of Brazilians Face Dire Poverty If Emergency COVID-19 Payments End
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil managed to alleviate poverty with emergency payments during the COVID-19 pandemic, but if government income support efforts are...
Argentina Becomes World’s First Country to Approve GMO Wheat
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - (Reuters) Argentina has approved HB4 drought-resistant genetically-modified (GMO) wheat by biotechnology firm Bioceres SA, the company and the government...
Paraguay Declares State of Emergency as Forest Fires Rage
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Paraguay’s Congress declared a national emergency on Thursday, October 1st, as forest fires raged, burning vast swaths of the...
São Paulo State Seeks Regulatory Approval for Sinovac COVID-19 Vaccine
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Governor João Doria said on Friday, October 2nd, that the state of São Paulo has asked health regulator ANVISA...