Culture Argentina is the world's most pet-rich country Yesterday 16:25 According to various surveys carried out to date, the vast majority of Argentines have at least one pet in their homes.
ELECTION 2023 Lula declares that Argentine democracy is 'in danger' with Milei 21-09-2023 15:29 Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva meets his US counterpart Joe Biden; Leftist leader warns that democracy in Argentina is endangered by threat of Javier Milei winning the Presidency.
Foreign Policy & Diplomacy Biden and Lula to launch workers' rights pact in meeting Wednesday 20-09-2023 07:00 The two presidents are taking further steps to tighten relations based on their mutual support for worker's rights and organized labor
DIPLOMACY & FOREIGN POLICY Lula has a date with Zelenskyy in NYC despite past acrimony 19-09-2023 07:49 Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet on the sidelines of this week's UN General Assembly gathering in New York.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Brazil inflation accelerated in August to 4.61% 12-09-2023 14:54 Brazil’s inflation rate rises for second straight month in the wake of trimming of rates by central bank, but food prices decrease.
WATERWAYS South American neighbours slam Argentina over river tax on Paraguay 11-09-2023 21:18 Argentina’s neighbours have sharply criticised its tax against commercial boats travelling through the key Paraná River, backing Paraguayan objections.
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL Lula urges meeting of EU-Mercosur leaders over trade deal fate 11-09-2023 11:34 EU and the Mercosur countries have been in talks to try to clinch a trade accord for more than 20 years – Lula says it's not time to decide, once and for all.
WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS Messi back as 2026 World Cup qualifiers kick off 06-09-2023 09:47 Lionel Messi returns to international duty with Argentina this week as South America's long qualifying road to the 2026 World Cup kicks off on Thursday.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS CELAC sees Latin American growth of 1.7%, but forecasts 3% slump for Argentina 05-09-2023 15:13 Argentina's economy forecast to contract by 3% this year, according to Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC/CELAC).
ELECTION 2023 Operation Beat Milei – Massa’s emergency election campaign 05-09-2023 14:35 Sergio Massa unveils package of measures to be competitive; With Lula's request and a gubernatorial rebuff ringing in his ears, Sergio Massa is fighting for Javier Milei's votes. by Juan Luis González
KNOCK-ON EFFECT Brazil's surprise economic rebound could provide boost for Argentina 02-09-2023 14:52 President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's government implemented measures to reactivate consumption that strengthened the Brazilian economy. Facts and surprises. by Eleonora Gosman
TIES WITH CUBA Brazil to send business leaders to Cuba in push to rebuild ties 02-09-2023 10:32 Delegation of at least 30 Brazilian business leaders will travel to Havana on Monday in search of opportunities to boost trade with Cuba, the latest step in Lula's push to repair relations between the two nations.
BRAZIL IN FOCUS Lula tightens grip on Brazil politics as economy defies odds 02-09-2023 10:25 Just six months ago, grim warnings about Brazil’s economy were looming over his pledge to restore prosperity, Lula is stronger today than when he assumed office.
ECONOMY Chinese investment in Brazil fell by 78% in 2022 30-08-2023 17:53 Chinese investment in Brazil totalled US$1.3 billion in 2022, a 78% drop from the previous year and its lowest level since 2009, according to a report issued by the China-Brazil Business Council on Tuesday.
EXPORTS Brazil agrees export financing deal with Argentina 29-08-2023 14:15 Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad and Argentina's Economy Minister Sergio Massa announce agreement to fund Brazilian exports to the tune of US$600 million.
ECONOMY MINISTER ABROAD Massa’s trip to Brazil ends without deal on exports to Argentina 29-08-2023 10:00 Brazil had proposed using yuan reserves to guarantee payment; Haddad surprised by agenda unilateraly released by Massa.
ELECTION 2023 Sergio Massa embarks on post-PASO search for votes 28-08-2023 14:48 As the ruling coalition presidential candidate travels to Brazil with an economic agenda, Massa’s campaign plans for the general election are ramping up. by Rosario Ayerdi
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Washington’s top Middle Eastern allies move closer to China 27-08-2023 09:45 Some of Washington's top Middle Eastern allies are moving closer into the orbit of China and Russia, further complicating geopolitics upended by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
BUSINESS Brazil’s Itaú sells Argentine unit for US$50 million to Banco Macro 25-08-2023 12:59 Itaú Unibanco Holding SA closes binding agreement for the sale of its Argentine unit to Banco Macro for around US$50 million.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY BRICS membership in doubt as opposition rejects move 24-08-2023 18:13 Presidential candidates Javier Milei and Patricia Bullrich indicate they would withdraw the approved application for BRICS membership, casting serious doubt over likelihood of nation joining group of emerging economies.
DIPLOMACY & FOREIGN POLICY BRICS: meet the six new members 24-08-2023 17:03 The BRICS – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – have agreed to make Argentina, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates full members from January 1, 2024.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY President confirms Argentina's 'historic' admission to BRICS 24-08-2023 11:15 Argentina to join bloc of emerging economies led by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, confirms Fernández. BRICS leaders also approve accession of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Ethiopia, the United Arab Emirates and Iran.
FINANCIAL MANOUEVRING Brazil pitches plan to guarantee exports to Argentina in yuan 23-08-2023 15:56 President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s administration searching for ways to aid Argentina amid its intensifying economic crisis, while also attempting to ensure Brazilian exporters are paid for sales.
HUMAN RIGHTS Brazil high court rules homophobia punishable by prison 23-08-2023 10:57 Brazil Supreme Court ruling puts homophobic hate speech on the same legal level as racist hate speech, a decision applauded by rights activists in a country with rampant violence against the LGBTQ+ community.
GEOPOLITICS & DIPLOMACY Join the club: BRICS faces rift over push for new members 22-08-2023 12:56 BRICS leaders meeting in South Africa this week will consider expanding the five-nation bloc.
GEOPOLITICS BRICS summit of emerging economies to begin in South Africa 22-08-2023 10:01 Officials from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa meet for three days in Johannesburg at BRICS summit.
JAVIER MILEI INTERVIEW Milei says he’d reject ‘assassin’ China, take Argentina out of Mercosur 16-08-2023 22:04 Presidential frontrunner doesn’t want to engage with leftists; Diana Mondino to run foreign ministry if president, Milei says.
artificial intelligence Globant to invest US$1 billion on AI expansion in Latin America 10-08-2023 15:15 Software company Globant SA plans to invest US$1 billion in building out its artificial intelligence operations in Latin America.
ENVIRONMENT South America seeks roadmap to save Amazon at 'landmark' summit 08-08-2023 13:34 Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva opened what he called a "landmark" summit Tuesday, urging fellow South American leaders to chart an ambitious roadmap to save the Amazon rainforest.
DRUG-TRAFFICKING Bolivia says huge manhunt closing in on accused drug-lord 02-08-2023 12:59 Bolivian authorities conduct massive operation to capture alleged cocaine-trafficker Sebastián Enrique Marset Cabrera, wanted on drugs charges in several countries.
Lula's surgery Lula to get hip surgery, admits pain makes him cranky 27-07-2023 12:31 Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, 77, will undergo hip surgery to alleviate pain, potentially affecting his upcoming international engagements.
Brazil's economy Lula to tap ally to run Brazil statistics agency, raising concerns of its future 27-07-2023 12:21 Lula's appointment of economist Marcio Pochmann to head Brazil's IBGE statistics agency raises credibility concerns due to his controversial left-wing views and past budget cuts affecting data accuracy.
economy Brazil is pushing the US out of world’s biggest soybean market 24-07-2023 15:44 China's increasing reliance on Brazilian soybeans during the typical season lull signals a shift away from the US as South America's shippers dominate the market, impacting American farmers and geopolitics.
MUSIC Argentine urban music conquers the world – Duki, Nicki Nicole, Bizarrap lead way 21-07-2023 15:31 Wave of Argentine musicians including Bizarrap, Duki, Emilia Mernes, Nicki Nicole and Wos are selling out shows and shining in the northern hemisphere.
Business Spanish multinational Inditex exits Argentina by franchising Zara 20-07-2023 12:16 Spanish giant Inditex has decided to transfer the management of its brands' operations in Argentina and Uruguay mainly due to import restrictions.
FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil tweaks work hours for women's World Cup 19-07-2023 15:11 Brazil grants civil servants time off to watch women's World Cup
latin america Lula sees global fatigue over Ukraine as he pushes for peace 19-07-2023 13:44 Brazil's Lula calls for peace as world grows weary of Ukraine conflict.
Clean Energy Oil billionaire family in Argentina invests in clean energy 18-07-2023 16:55 Argentine conglomerate, Corporacion America International, owned by one of the country's richest families, is making its first major investment in the globally renewable clean-energy.
Economy Brazil’s economic activity tumbles past all forecasts 17-07-2023 19:57 Brazil's economy shrank more than expected in May, but President Lula's government's reforms and anticipated rate cuts have raised investor optimism.
International Relation France, Brazil and Colombia Seek to Break Venezuela Deadlock 17-07-2023 19:48 Summit of Presidents from France, Colombia, Brazil, and Argentina Aims to Break Venezuelan Political Deadlock
Ukraine war EU faces setback in Latin America as Ukraine conflict impacts influence 17-07-2023 18:49 EU's efforts to strengthen influence in Latin America face hurdles due to the Ukraine conflict
HEALTHCARE In vaccination champ Brazil, many have stopped getting shots 11-07-2023 15:25 Two years after Brazil began emerging from its pandemic horror show thanks to a massive immunisation campaign, officials face a paradoxical predicament: vaccination rates have plunged, and not just for Covid-19, leaving millions exposed to once-eradicated diseases.
SUMMIT IN PUERTO IGUAZÚ Mercosur meet ends with disputes over EU deal, trade, Venezuela 07-07-2023 12:49 Argentina, Brazil take aim at EU's environmental trade deal terms; Uruguay and Paraguay expose rift with Brasília and Buenos Aires over Maduro regime’s treatment of opposition politician in Venezuela.
International football Carlo Ancelotti to coach Brazil from 2024 Copa América, claims source 05-07-2023 11:42 Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti will take over as head coach of Brazil's national team for the 2024 Copa América, a source at the Brazilian Football Federation told AFP on Tuesday.
MERCOSUR TENSIONS Lula vows to grow Mercosur amid Uruguay flak, Argentina crisis 05-07-2023 11:00 Plans to strengthen and expand the Mercosur trading bloc hit by disagreement among its members over several topics, including Venezuela and free-trade agreements with other markets.
Mercosur summit Argentina, Brazil take aim at EU's environmental trade deal terms 04-07-2023 14:49 Argentina and Brazil slam "unacceptable" EU stance in negotiations with the Mercosur bloc for long-delayed free-trade deal.
MERCOSUR TENSIONS Uruguay steps up criticism of Mercosur at Argentina summit 04-07-2023 13:56 Uruguay steps up criticism of Mercosur at key summit, saying internal trade barriers are hurting exports to Argentina while the bloc's regulations prevent it from signing an agreement with China.
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL Mercosur summit opens as EU trade deal hangs in the balance 03-07-2023 08:33 Four regional presidents set to meet at key Mercosur summit in Puerto Iguazú, with talks over free-trade deal with the European Union dominating the agenda.
BRAZILIAN POLITICS Brazil court bars Bolsonaro from public office 30-06-2023 15:54 Former Brazil president says he will would appeal a court decision to bar him from public office for eight years, a ruling he described as a "stab in the back."
Former president in court Brazil court resumes trial that could bar Bolsonaro 29-06-2023 13:21 Judges will continue delivering verdicts Thursday on charges that far-right ex-president Jair Bolsonaro broke the law with his unproven allegations against Brazil's election system, which could see him banned from holding office for eight years.