Improving how the IMF does business could help billions of people worldwide — by giving governments money to spend on public goods and increasing accountability. Podcast In countries across the Global South, the launch of IMF programs often sparks considerable concern. This is because of the IMF’s reputation: during the 1980s, many nations in Africa, Asia and Latin America turned to the IMF seeking loans to mitigate economic challenges. These loans were accompanied by stringent conditions,… The Conversation · May 25, 2023
Lula's diplomatic dance is nothing new for Brazil or its leader -- what has changed is the world around him Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is a man currently very much in demand in international circles. The Conversation · May 25, 2023
Eduardo Porter: Latin America’s best hope is european social democracy Social democracy is the answer. Tribune News Service · May 25, 2023
From disrupted flights to ash clouds: What you need to know about the Popocatepetl eruption Towering a few hours from one of the world’s largest cities, the Popocatepetl volcano has been coating nearby towns with ash and disrupting flights at Mexico City’s airport, the busiest in Latin America The Independent UK · May 24, 2023
Foreign Secretary blasted for 'ludicrous' use of Succession-style plush jet on trip THE Foreign Secretary’s choice to use the same luxurious private jet as the billionaire Roy family in the TV series Succession has been branded… The National (Scotland) · May 23, 2023
James Cleverly’s use of £10,000 an hour Succession-style jet ‘ludicrous’ Exclusive: UK foreign secretary has been using type of private jet featured in hit TV show for Caribbean and Latin America tour The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2023
Top Tory James Cleverly hires £40m private jet to globetrot like Succession's Kendall Roy The Foreign Secretary has chartered the aircraft described as 'one of the best luxury private jets money can buy' for his eight-day diplomatic jaunt around the Caribbean and Latin America Daily Mirror · May 22, 2023
Romance, strife, and broadcasting rights: African telenovela goes global Producers of hugely successful shows are chasing viewers in Latin America, where the genre was pioneered The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2023
In Miami, NATO official says only Ukraine can decide what ‘just and lasting peace’ would look like Even as several countries have offered to mediate in the search for a political solution to the war in Ukraine, including several in Latin America, a high-ranking North Atlantic Treaty Organization official insists that only the Ukrainian government can determine what it will consider “a just and lasting peace.” Miami Herald · May 18, 2023
'Axie Infinity' creator Sky Mavis releases new mobile app where buying NFTs isn't required The game has been released in select countries in Latin America and Asia. Fortune · May 17, 2023
How China uses 'geostrategic corruption' to exert its influence in Latin America Corruption has long been a scourge in parts of Latin America. The Conversation · May 17, 2023
Microsoft’s Airband expands internet connections in Latin America and Africa Microsoft's Airband initiative expands the availability of broadband access to more than 40 million people to nine countries in Latin America and Africa. Windows Central · May 16, 2023
Reuters · May 16, 2023 Cultural center on wheels brings the arts closer to working-class Brazilians At one of Latin America's largest commuter bus terminals in Brazil's gritty downtown Sao Paulo, 84-year-old Rerizenil de Paula Santos waits on a bus decorated with neon lights and bright graffiti amid the hustle and bustle of rush hour.
The News Lens · May 16, 2023 China Expands Its Economic Reach Into the United States’ Backyard Economically, China has been making inroads into South America and the Caribbean, a region where U.S. power once went unchallenged.
The Independent UK · May 12, 2023 US, Spain collaboration on migration looms large as Biden, Sánchez hold talks at White House President Joe Biden and Spain's Pedro Sánchez are set to hold talks as their countries are collaborating along with Canada to establish migration hubs in Latin America where asylum seekers fleeing poverty and violence in their home countries can go to apply for protection
Businessweek · May 10, 2023 ‘Nearshoring’ Push Is Fueling Tech Job Demand in Latin America Post-pandemic interest in reducing reliance on Asia is benefiting IT workers from Chile to Guatemala.
Fortune · May 8, 2023 Why the CEOs of OnlyFans and Latin America's top women's health companies see the region as a growth market CEOs of OnlyFans, Bloom Care, and Oya Care discussed Latin America at Web Summit Rio.
Al Jazeera · May 5, 2023 Paraguay president-elect says will strengthen ties with Taiwan Relations with the island loomed large in the election, after other countries in Latin America moved to cut ties.
The Independent UK · May 5, 2023 AP Week in Pictures: Latin America and Caribbean April 28-May 4, 2023
Reuters · May 4, 2023 Latin American election influence operation linked to Miami marketing firm A Miami-based digital marketing firm was behind a series of covert political influence operations in Latin America over the last year, Facebook-owner Meta said this week, a rare exposé of an apparent U.S.-based misinformation-for-hire outfit.
Reason · May 3, 2023 'It's Like Stockholm Syndrome': Gloria Álvarez Is Trying To Save Latin America From Socialism "If there is freedom, private property, rule of law, then Latin Americans thrive," says the social media star.
The Independent UK · May 3, 2023 Colombia's Petro urges Spain to lead EU on climate change Colombian President Gustavo Petro has started a state visit to Spain by urging Europe to do more to fight climate change