News of latin america

Human rights

Inter-American court condemns Argentina over indigenous rights

Yesterday 18:01 The Inter-American Court of Human Rights condemns violation of rights of indigenous communities and their cultural identity, saying they lack healthy environment and adequate food and water.

Virus effect on Latin America

Coronavirus hits rich and poor unequally in Latin America

Yesterday 08:30 From Mexico City to Port-au-Prince to Santiago, the coronavirus is taking root in the world's most unequal region, where many of Latin America's first cases arrived thanks to the well-off travelling abroad.

Football in chaos

South American footballers seek full pay amid coronavirus

02-04-2020 18:03 As players around Europe accept pay cuts amid the coronavirus pandemic, some of their less-well-compensated South American counterparts are fighting for every penny.

Coronavirus pandemic

More than 20,000 Covid-19 cases confirmed in Latin America

01-04-2020 23:20 Authorities had registered 537 deaths and 20,081 cases across the region by 1630 GMT on Wednesday – double the figure from just five days ago.

Coronavirus pandemic

Facebook joins resistance to Bolsonaro virus claims

31-03-2020 18:56 Major social media companies are taking aim at Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's dismissal of social distancing, joining others in the country who have lined up against his controversial stance regarding the new coronavirus.

Bloomberg

Peru tackles virus with region’s biggest stimulus, eyes IMF help

30-03-2020 19:58 Peru is moving to fend off economic catastrophe with a record fiscal stimulus and plans for a contingency line of up to US$18 billion from the International Monetary Fund to contain the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.

Bloomberg

Goldman Sachs warns Latin America's recession may be worse than 1980s

30-03-2020 19:45 Latin America's economies are deteriorating faster than ever before and are heading for their worst post-World War II contraction, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc.

Covid-19 death toll

Uruguay reports first coronavirus-linked death

29-03-2020 18:36 Uruguay reported its first death linked to the novel coronavirus on Saturday, a former minister and ally of the ruling party, the government said.

BLOOMBERG - OPINION

Coronavirus thrives in Latin America’s multilateral vacuum

25-03-2020 15:47 Shutting down is part of the new global normal. The danger in Latin America is that such sweeping measures feed the tempting illusion that walls, wilfulness and nativism are the way to beat a threat that is already ubiquitous.

by Mac Margolis

Pandemic in Latin-America

Bolivia begins total quarantine, postpones presidential election

23-03-2020 18:27 Bolivian interim leader Jeanine Áñez announced a complete quarantine to come into effect from Sunday in a bid to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Coronavirus pandemic

Rio's favelas prepare for the worst amid coronavirus fears

23-03-2020 15:26 The usual guidelines for how to protect oneself from the coronavirus – "social distancing" and "barrier gestures" – are difficult to apply in Rio de Janeiro's teeming favelas.

Coronavirus pandemic

Brazil and Uruguay agree to close border for 30 days

23-03-2020 08:39 Only Brazilian citizens or residents, as well as Uruguayans who have Brazilian spouses or children, may enter from the neighbouring country.

Coronavirus pandemic

Latin America isn’t ready for the virus onslaught headed its way

20-03-2020 18:33 For weeks, as the world was gripped by panic over the spreading coronavirus, Latin America looked largely unscathed.

Bloomberg

OAS set for showdown over Trump’s Venezuela policy

20-03-2020 18:28 Luis Almagro's re-election to the head of the Organisation of AmericanStates has effectively turned into a test of the popularity of Donald Trump’s hard-line policy against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

Coronavirus pandemic

Paralysis for Latin America with lockdowns, border closures

20-03-2020 12:30 Brazil closes land borders and Argentina enters nationwide lockdown, as Mexico and Peru report their first virus deaths.

Bloomberg

US$100 billion of debt from emerging-markets is now distressed

19-03-2020 18:47 The bonds of emerging-market nations are entering distressed territory at an alarming rate as the soaring dollar raises the prospect of government defaults.

Border with Argentina closed

Brazil closes nearly all land borders for 15 days

19-03-2020 15:11 Ministerial decree says authorities blocking entry "by road or land" from all neighbouring countries, with the exception of Uruguay to the south.

Bloomberg

Bolsonaro, AMLO roll the dice with laid-back coronavirus response

17-03-2020 20:37 Brazilian and Mexican leaders stand on opposite sides of the political spectrum, but both have assumed a relatively relaxed approach to the Covid-19 crisis, resisting calls to curb travel or to encourage social distancing.

Virus in Latin America

Chile, Peru close borders as Latam grounds flights over pandemic

16-03-2020 22:39 Chile and Peru announced a total closure of its borders on Monday while Latin America's largest airline announces it is reducing operations by 70 percent, as region scrambles to deal with coronavirus pandemic.

BOLIVIAN POLITICAL CRISIS

Morales protégé, Luis Arce, leads in polls head of Bolivian election

16-03-2020 22:32 The candidate of ex-president Evo Morales' MAS party, Luis Arce, has a commanding lead in opinion polls ahead of the May 3 presidential election in Bolivia

Coronavirus pandemic

Venezuela puts seven states in coronavirus quarantine

16-03-2020 09:32 Latin America has seen an acceleration in reported cases, with more than 550 people now infected and seven deaths, including the first in Guatemala.

Sport

The surprising rise of climbing in flat Uruguay

16-03-2020 08:00 Despite Uruguay's terrain lacking significant mountains, sport climbing is a growing activity in the country, and discovering it is a challenge even for the locals.

Coronavirus pandemic

Latin America opts for partial lockdown amid coronavirus

15-03-2020 11:33 Latin America is ratcheting up its response to the coronavirus pandemic, with governments across the region announcing a series of new measures.

Coronavirus pandemic

Argentina, Ecuador deaths raise LatAm virus death toll to five

14-03-2020 01:00 Venezuela, Uruguay, Guatemala and Suriname also report their first cases of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus pandemic

Latin America cuts Europe travel links over coronavirus fears

13-03-2020 09:33 Nations across the region declare health emergency and tighten restrictions on travel links to Europe, as Latin America its third death in the outbreak.

Virus in Latin America

Latin America steps up measures against coronavirus spread

12-03-2020 15:57 Latin American countries try to curb the coronavirus spreading, with restrictions on travelers from the worst-affected countries and shutting down major sports events.

Corornavirus consequences

Argentina suspends sporting events in March amid coronavirus fears

11-03-2020 14:55 After much confusion amid contrasting statements, sporting authorities in Argentina announce suspension of a large number of sporting events throughout March.

Uruguay exits Unasur

Uruguay withdraws from Unasur and suspends TIAR exit

11-03-2020 13:40 Foreign policy shift under new leader Luis Lacalle Pou, whose government describes the Unasur bloc as "an organisation that in fact has ceased to function.”

Debt restructuring

Government hires banking veterans for debt talks

10-03-2020 21:45 Three experienced Latin American bankers from HSBC Holdings Plc, Citigroup Inc. and Bank of America Corp. will lead the restructuring of more than US$76 billion of debt owed to global investors by Argentina and the province of Buenos Aires.

Copa Libertadores

Copa Libertadores takes full attention after end of Superliga

09-03-2020 14:10 Copa Libertadores gaining the full attention after the last round of the Superliga.

Coronavirus outbreak

Argentina records Latin America's first death from coronavirus

07-03-2020 21:43 A 64-year-old man, who had visited France the previous month, has been confirmed as the first fatality from Covid-19 virus in Latin America. He passed away at the Argerich Hospital in Buenos Aires City.

Bloomberg

Buffett-backed 30-year-old goes to war with Latin American banks

05-03-2020 13:31 São Paulo-based company led by Thiago Piau, Stone Co, is no stranger to picking fights with giants. However, banks have retaliated, prompting a price war.

China & Latin America

China looks to boost investment, strengthen ties with Colombia

04-03-2020 14:57 Beijing is preparing to sign a deal that would strengthen its ties with Colombia, one of its closest Latin American allies, as its companies pour billions into rail projects, mines and other investments.

Coronavirus

City government says Buenos Aires is prepared to face coronavirus

28-02-2020 16:10 Horacio Rodríguez Larreta says no cases of virus have been diagnosed in Argentina, but that all preventative measures have been taken should a case be confirmed.

WOMEN'S RIGHTS

Feminists continue struggle for women's rights in Latin America

27-02-2020 16:36 As President Alberto Fernández prepares to send an abortion reform bill to Congress, Latin America's feminists are continuing to mobilise across the continent in their fight for women's rights.

Bloomberg

Green Bonds are selling like ‘ice cream’ – Latin America wants in

24-02-2020 15:39 At least five Latin American governments and several companies are considering debt sales to fund environmentally friendly projects in what is expected to be the region’s most active year for issuance of so-called green bonds since 2017.

Bloomberg

Soybean mogul negotiating to buy Tejar’s Brazil unit

19-02-2020 08:42 Amaggi, Brazilian soybean group owned by entrepreneur-turned-politician Blairo Maggi, in advanced talks to buy the local unit of Argentina’s El Tejar, according to reports.

FINANCIAL MARKETS

SoftBank plans to invest US$1 billion from Latin America fund

14-02-2020 17:47 Major Japanese technology investor SoftBank Group will continue to invest in Latin America this year, focusing on industries including e-commerce, health care and fintech.

BLOOMBERG - OPINION

Latin America’s trash brims with hidden cash

24-01-2020 13:42 "Where there’s waste, there’s also opportunity. Latin Americans, belatedly, seem to be catching on," writes Marc Margolis.

by Mac Margolis

Bloomberg

Fernández administration walks a fine line on Venezuela crisis

07-01-2020 08:13 Complications from crisis in Venezuela highlight president's delicate balancing act over an issue that is splitting Latin America’s political allegiances.

CRISIS IN VENEZUELA

Government condemns 'unacceptable harassment' of opposition in Venezuela

06-01-2020 12:06 “To impede by force the functioning of the legislative assembly is to condemn oneself to international isolation," Foreign Minister Felipe Solá posted on Twitter.

OLIVER STONE INTERVIEW

Collateral damage and the ‘American Empire’ – Oliver Stone heads south again

04-01-2020 07:49 An exclusive interview with the legendary film director, who visited Latin America once more as the region shifts back to the left.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

COLOMBIAN ARMY

River Plate star Quintero demands answers from Colombia over missing father

31-12-2019 12:03 Star uses Twitter to demand answers from Colombia's new Army chief over fate of his father, who went missing almost 25 years ago during military service.

CRISIS IN VENEZUELA

Momentum behind Guaidó fades as Venezuela's Maduro holds firm

24-12-2019 08:14 Cracks have appeared in opposition leader's base of support in the National Assembly. His re-election as congressional president is no longer assured and legislators' official terms expire in a few months.

BOLIVIAN POLITICAL CRISIS

Evo Morales summons party leaders for talks on Argentine-Bolivia border event

23-12-2019 00:06 Exiled former Bolivian president says his Movement for Socialism (MAS) party will hold event on border with Bolivia – most likely in Salta Province – to decide candidates for next election.

Chile Protests

UN report accuses Chilean law enforcement of egregious human rights abuses

13-12-2019 18:17 The United Nations investigation into Chilean security forces found serious human rights violations allegedly took place against protesters over the past two months, including deaths, torture, sexual abuse and the use of excessive force.

Miguel Díaz-Canel

Cuban leader Díaz-Canel arrives in Argentina ahead of inauguration

09-12-2019 14:56 The first international leader to arrive in Buenos Aires for Tuesday's ceremonies is Miguel Díaz-Canel. Others will soon follow.

A DIPLOMATIC APPROACH

Walking the walk and talking the talk in Latin America

06-12-2019 07:00 A closer look at the US and Chinese diplomatic presence in the Americas, with the region gripped by social and political turmoil.

by Tomás Brockenshire

Chile Protests

Chileans who lost eyes in protests demonstrate in capital

01-12-2019 20:54 Protesters to support people who have lost eyes to police shotgun pellets and tear gas canisters during mass demonstrations that have wracked the country.

URUGUAYAN ELECTIONS

Macri, Fernández seek 'excellent' relationship with Uruguay's next leader

29-11-2019 08:54 Alberto Fernández says relationship with conservative leader Luis Lacalle-Pou will be as good as if opponent Daniel Martínez had won election.