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COMMENT: China and Latin America forge ‘shared future’ as US wields coercive diplomacy
China hosted Latin American leaders at the China-CELAC Forum, pledging $9.2bn and deeper ties. As US influence fades, Beijing’s “shared future” vision gains ground, fueling a shift in global alliances and challenging Washington’s dominance.
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Latin American EV market accelerates threefold in 2024
The number of light electric vehicles in Latin America and the Caribbean saw a dramatic surge last year, tripling in size from 154,966 registered units at the end of 2023 to 444,071 vehicles by December 2024, according to data from Olade.
Milei's La Libertad Avanza secures crucial victory in Buenos Aires election
Argentine President Javier Milei's La Libertad Avanza party achieved a significant electoral breakthrough on May 18, securing first place in Buenos Aires City Legislature elections with 30.13% of the vote.
China woos Latin America with $9bn credit line amid Trump trade tensions
China has offered Latin American and Caribbean countries a CNY66bn ($9.2bn) credit line as part of a comprehensive economic and political cooperation package presented during the CELAC-China summit in Beijing.
Argentina's credit rating upgraded by Fitch to 'CCC+' on IMF deal
Credit ratings agency Fitch upgraded Argentina's long-term foreign-currency and local-currency issuer default rating to 'CCC+' from 'CCC' on May 12, citing a new IMF programme and foreign exchange market liberalisation.
Turkish inflation still ballsing up OECD charts
Despite some progress in reining in prices, Turkey's headline figure is a bar graph section too far.
YPF post strong Q1 results amid rising Argentina activity
YPF's first-quarter 2025 results revealed significant expansion in Vaca Muerta operations, with shale oil production averaging 147,000 barrels per day between January and March.
INTERVIEW: McEwen Copper bets on Milei's market reforms with $2.7bn Argentina mine
Canadian miner McEwen Copper is pushing ahead with one of Latin America's most ambitious copper projects, betting that President Javier Milei's business-friendly reforms will finally unlock Argentina's untapped mining potential.
MercadoLibre records profit surge amid bustling Argentine market activity
Latin American e-commerce giant MercadoLibre posted a 44% net profit increase in the first quarter, reaching $494mn and surpassing analysts' expectations.
Venezuelan dissidents escape Argentine embassy after year-long standoff in Caracas
Five Venezuelan dissidents who had sought refuge in Argentina’s embassy in Caracas have escaped the country after more than a year in hiding, in what sources described as a covert military operation led by the United States.
ECLAC cuts Latin America growth forecast amid global uncertainties
The UN's Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) has downgraded its 2025 growth forecast to 2%, adding to a chorus of international institutions painting a bleak outlook for the region.
LatAm set to be world's slowest-growing region as World Bank slashes forecasts
Economic expansion for region projected to be slowest globally as external pressures mount
IMF maintains Argentina growth forecast, expressing confidence in Milei
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has maintained its 5.5 per cent growth projection for Argentina in 2025, despite global trade uncertainty.
Trump’s trade tariffs push Mexico towards recession and weigh on regional growth, IMF says
Latin America's economy is slowing, with Mexico at the centre. The IMF slashed its 2025 forecast, citing US tariffs, global tightening, and rising geopolitical tensions.
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Argentina mourns the death of Pope Francis
Pope Francis, Argentina's first pope, never returned to his homeland after his 2013 election. His death leaves a complex legacy, with Argentines mourning a global leader who maintained cultural ties despite physical absence.
Argentina to lift currency controls after clinching key IMF deal
The International Monetary Fund's (IMF) executive board has approved a $20bn bailout package for Argentina, capping weeks of intense negotiations aimed at shoring up the country's ailing foreign reserves
Latin American leaders blast US tariffs at CELAC summit as China offers economic lifeline
Latin American leaders gathered in Honduras on April 9 to condemn United States trade measures during the ninth summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC).
Argentine government braces for protests following IMF deal
Thousands of Argentines marched in an anti-austerity protest on April 9, setting the stage for a 24-hour general strike as President Javier Milei awaits confirmation of a fresh International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan.
Argentine prosecutor seeks arrest of Iran's Khamenei for alleged involvement in Jewish community centre bombing
Argentinian prosecutor Sebastian Basso has requested the arrest of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei for his alleged role in the 1994 bombing of a Jewish community centre in Buenos Aires.
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Why investors are turning their gaze to Latin America after Trump tariffs
Trump's trade war unexpectedly boosts Latin America, with investors spotting fresh opportunities in a reshuffled global economic landscape.