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Tether invests in Orionx to boost stablecoin use in Latin America

CryptoSlate · June 3, 2025

Tether has announced a strategic investment in Orionx, a digital asset platform operating in Latin America, according to a June 3 statement. The investment aims to accelerate the use of stablecoin-powered financial services across the region,...

Teachers lead growing strike movement across Latin America

World Socialist Web Site · June 3, 2025

A wave of teacher strikes from Mexico to Panama, Colombia, Argentina and Brazil signal the emergence of a counteroffensive against the onslaught of attacks on public education, pensions and other social rights across Latin America. Striking...

Provoke Media To Name Best Agencies In Asia-Pacific And Latin America

MENAFN · June 3, 2025

(MENAFN- PRovoke) SINGAPORE and SAO PAOLO-As part of the reinvention of its Agency of the Year selection process, PRovoke Media will be naming the Best Agencies in Australia & New Zealand, the Best Agencies in Asia, the Best Agencies in India and...

AFSOUTH Launches AMISTAD 2025 Across Latin America

DVIDS - Georgia · June 3, 2025

DAVIS MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, ARIZONA, UNITED STATES 06.02.2025 DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. – U.S. Air Forces Southern (AFSOUTH) launched AMISTAD 2025 in Peru on June 2, marking the start of a global health engagement designed to...

ShowStoppers Partners with Grupo Eletrolar to Introduce Journalists from North America to Tech from Latin America

The Kingston Whig-Standard · June 3, 2025

Breadcrumb Trail Links Newsfile Article content Mexico City, Mexico and New York, New York–(Newsfile Corp. – June 3, 2025) – ShowStoppers® is introducing journalists from North America to new tech for work, home and play from Latin America....

IDB and WTTC join forces to ignite tourism-driven growth in Latin America and the Caribbean

Dominican Today ·

Santo Domingo.- The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) unveiled a joint “Tourism Task Force” today during the Plenary Meeting of the Business Dialogue of the Americas (BDA). The initiative aims to...

Tether Invests in Orionx to Accelerate Stablecoin Adoption in Latin America

Crypto Economy · June 3, 2025

TL;DR Tether made a strategic investment in Orionx, a Chile-based platform operating across several Latin American countries, aimed at expanding stablecoin usage throughout the region. This funding will enable Orionx to strengthen its remittance...

In Depth: U.S.-China Rivalry Reshapes Latin America’s Geopolitics

Caixin ·

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva criticized the idea of imposed global taxes without consent, indicating that the world is under no obligation to comply with such measures. Lula warned of increased unpredictability and fragmentation...

Latin America escalates pressure on Israel over Gaza genocide

Middle East Monitor · June 2, 2025

As the war in Gaza continues to exact a devastating toll on Palestinian civilians, voices from Latin America have become some of the most prominent and unwavering in condemning what many now describe as a genocide. From diplomatic ruptures and...

Indie video game copycats; ICANN on new gTLDs; Shopee in Latin America; and much more

World Trademark Review ·

Everything we covered on WTR over the past seven days, and all you need to know from the world of trademarks to set yourself up for the start of another busy week. Long Read An in-depth analysis of recent case law in Iran offers takeaways for...

Hotel Equities names Juan Corvinos President of new Caribbean & Latin America division

Dominican Today ·

Miami.- Hotel Equities Group, LLC (HE) has tapped industry veteran Juan Corvinos to lead its newly formed Caribbean & Latin America division. In his role as President of HE CALA, Corvinos will oversee operations across Mexico, the Dominican...

Peru FA Minister outlines Latin America and Caribbean development priorities at OECD

Andina · June 3, 2025

At the OECD meeting on strengthening the organization's development strategy, the government official emphasized that, as a maritime and megadiverse country, Peru is committed to the sustainable use of marine and ocean resources. Similarly, the...

Navigating Legal Complexity: How a New Consulting Firm Aims to Reshape Latin American Investment in the U.S.

TechBullion · June 3, 2025

Share Share Share Share Email The United States has long stood as a beacon for international entrepreneurship, but for Latin American investors, the promise of the American market often comes with a steep learning curve. A tangle of unfamiliar...

Tether Invests in Chilean Crypto Exchange Orionx to Drive Latin American Adoption

CoinDesk ·

Stablecoin issuer Tether has announced a strategic investment in Orionx, a cryptocurrency exchange based in Chile that operates in Peru, Colombia, and Mexico. The investment closes Orionx's Series A raise, which was led by Tether. The exchange...

What Could Add 6 Million Jobs in Latin America?

FTN News · June 3, 2025

The newly formed tourism task force may be the spark Latin America and the Caribbean need to generate millions of jobs and billions in economic growth. Launched by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the Inter-American Development Bank...

Panama is the epicenter of the struggle in Latin America

International Viewpoint ·

Just a couple of days ago, the blood of a twelve-year-old indigenous boy, seriously injured by government repression, showed that the conflict was entering a new stage. A little before that, Saúl Méndez, main leader of the powerful construction...

Latin America’s first electric tug on route to Chile

Port Technology International · June 2, 2025

SAAM Towage has reported that Latin America’s first electric tugboat began its voyage from Tuzla (Turkey) to Puerto Montt (Chile), a journey that will last around 45 days. From there, the vessel will sail to Puerto Chacabuco (Aysén Region) to...

Tharoor-led delegation marked India’s stand against terrorism in Latin America

Mid Day Mumbai · June 3, 2025

Leading an all-party parliamentary delegation to Brazil, Tharoor added that the team effectively communicated India’s strong stance against terrorism to Latin American nations, including those that might have had some misconceptions, reffering to...

First Fully Electric Tug Delivered for Latin America

Ship & Bunker · June 3, 2025

The tugboat is currently en route to Chile, where it will be deployed. Image Credit: Sanmar Shipyards Turkey's Sanmar Shipyards has delivered a fully electric tugboat to SAAM Towage, marking the first electric tug to operate in Latin America. The...

Mongabay investigation exposes fraud aimed at exploiting Indigenous communities across Latin America

Mongabay · June 3, 2025

As sustainable finance gains traction in climate mitigation portfolios, a lack of oversight has opened the door to exploitation. A Mongabay investigation in early 2024 revealed that several companies with no experience in sustainable finance...