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

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...

Solar Energy Brings Water to Iconic Salvadoran Village of El Mozote

Civil Society, Development & Aid, Editors' Choice, Energy, Headlines, Human Rights, Integration and Development Brazilian-style, Latin America & the Caribbean, Sustainability, Sustainable Development Goals, Women & Economy Sustainability More than...

Dengue fever warning issued by CDC for Mexico and more

Travelers heading to popular destinations like Mexico, Brazil, and the Philippines should be on alert. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a new dengue fever advisory, warning of unusually high case numbers across parts...

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

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

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

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.

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...

Latin America’s first electric tug on route to Chile

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...

What Could Add 6 Million Jobs in Latin America?

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...

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

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...

Panama is the epicenter of the struggle in Latin America

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...

Immigrant advocates demand investigation after reports of ICE holding families in downtown LA

DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- The advocacy group League of United Latin American Citizens called for an investigation after reports surfaced of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement holding families in detention at a federal building in...

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

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

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...

Ghalibaf holds talks with Venezuela's Maduro in Latin America

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who is on a tour to Latin America, met with Nicolás Maduro, President of Venezuela, on Monday night. During this meeting, they discussed bilateral issues and cooperation between Tehran and...

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

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...

The Aftermath of Mexico’s Judicial Elections

Welcome back to Foreign Policy’s Latin America Brief. The highlights this week: Mexico holds judicial elections, Haiti’s interim government hires a U.S. mercenary service, and an Ecuadorian grandma gains a global online following. Sign up to...

The evacuation of around 1,200 members of the Indigenous Guna community to a new life on the mainland was one of the first planned migrations in Latin America due to climate change

Why Crypto Payments are the Biggest Trend in Latin America 

Crypto adoption has skyrocketed in Latin America over the past year. Yet, unlike most regions, the LATAM population is more driven by the promise of ‘economic freedom’ rather than its speculative traits. Recent developments, like Binance Pay’s...

Brazilian Ministry of Sport and SIGA Latin America seal strategic alliance

The Sport Integrity Global Alliance (SIGA) signed, via SIGA LATIN AMERICA, a technical cooperation agreement with the Brazilian Ministry of Sport with the objective of preventing and combating match-fixing and other harmful practices affecting...