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Latin America

Rapid Increase in Dengue Fever Across the Americas in 2024

In 2024, the Americas will have experienced a sharp rise in dengue fever, with incidents far surpassing those in past years. Within just the initial...

Haiti on the Brink: UN Warns of Looming Institutional Collapse

The United Nations Human Rights Office recently released a report. It signals an urgent crisis in Haiti, with institutions on the verge of collapse. The UN urges immediate, bold global action to remedy this critical...

Argentina’s Urban Poverty Hits 41.7% in Late 2023

By year's end in 2023, Argentina saw 41.7% of its city dwellers living in poverty. This figure was up by 1.6 percentage points since...

Chile’s Unemployment Rate at 8.5% in Early 2024

From December 2023 to February 2024, Chile's unemployment rate increased to 8.5%, a slight...

Panama Challenges Fitch Ratings’ Downgrade

Panama has expressed strong disagreement with Fitch Ratings' decision to lower its credit rating from BBB to BB+. The Ministry...

Ecuador: Guayaquil Prison Erupts in Protest Against Military

In Ecuador's Guayaquil Regional Prison, inmates ignited a riot, protesting military treatment by setting fires and wielding weapons. Videos on social media captured the upheaval,...

Macron Pushes for Climate-Inclusive Mercosur-EU Trade Deal

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for an overhaul of the Mercosur-EU trade agreement to include climate objectives. Speaking to...

Mexican Peso Soars to Six-Year High Against the Dollar

The Mexican Peso reached 16.56 against the dollar on Wednesday, its best performance since late 2015. This surge is tied...

Colombia Expels Argentine Envoys After Harsh Critique

Colombia decided to expel Argentine diplomats after Argentine President Javier Milei's harsh words about...

Argentina’s Economic Plans: Stable Dollar, Less Debt, and Inflation Control

Argentina's leadership recently shared its economic strategy, which shed light on future plans for the...

Colombia’s Unemployment Rate Climbs to 11.7% in Early 2024

As reported by DANE, Colombia's joblessness rate reached 11.7% in February 2024, a minor rise from 11.4% the year...