Poverty and taxation Wealth tax: inequality solution for Latin America? 19-02-2021 12:52 The income chasm between the rich and poor in Latin America has led to efforts to tax the wealthy – though the reception has been uneven across various countries.
MERCOSUR’S VIRTUAL SUMMIT Mercosur vows unity in face of pandemic, as Macron cools on trade deal 04-07-2020 07:49 President Alberto Fernández calls for unity in face of the coronavirus pandemic during virtual summit, as reports in France suggest Emmanuel Macron has gone cold on Mercosur-EU trade deal.
Crisis in Venezuela Over a dozen nations move to isolate Maduro's government 04-12-2019 11:02 The 1947 Rio Treaty signatories vowed to cooperate in pursuing economic sanctions and travel restrictions for Maduro government associates accused of corruption, drug-trafficking, money-laundering or human rights violations.
CHILE PROTESTS Piñera apologies to Chile, unveils raft of social measures 23-10-2019 07:17 "I recognise this lack of vision and I apologise to my compatriots," Pinera said in an address from the presidential palace in Santiago as he tries to halt violent protests over economic inequality which have swept the country and claimed 15 lives.
Bloomberg Caracas Country Club: Where Venezuelan elites await socialism's collapse 18-10-2019 16:06 The unofficial hangout for Venezuela’s beleaguered business class and an escape from the nightmare outside.