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Caught between China and US, South American bloc rethinks its trade game as internal rifts deepen
BUENOS AIRES, July 4 — South America’s Mercosur bloc sought yesterday to expand its markets in the face of US President Donald Trump’s global trade war, with Brazil calling for closer ties with dynamic Asian economies. “It’s time for Mercosur to...

Barchart Launches cmdtyView LATAM, Expanding Market Intelligence Tools for the Latin American Commodity Market
CHICAGO, July 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Barchart, a leading provider of market data and technology solutions to the global commodity industry, is excited to announce the launch of cmdtyView LATAM, a new product built specifically to meet the needs...

Why is Journalist Day celebrated across Latin America?
They go by names such as National Journalist Day, Press Day, or Journalist and Media Worker Day. And they’re observed on the date the first national newspaper was printed, the date journalists were killed for criticizing dictatorships, or the date...

Latin America and the return of magical realism
In late June 1965, the Mexican newspaper El Día published an article by sociologist and anthropologist Rodolfo Stavenhagen that would go down in history. Titled Seven Erroneous Theses about Latin America, the piece not only clarified the concept...
Business : Beijing Welcomes The World As GDEC 2025 Gets Underway
KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Bernama) -- The 2025 Global Digital Economy Conference (GDEC 2025) opened in Beijing on July 2 under the theme "Building a Digital-Friendly City", drawing thousands of participants, including over 300 international delegates...

Utilico Insights: Election cycles in South America as a potential catalyst for local stock markets
3rd July 2025 Runtime 03:02 Eduardo Greco, Head of Latin America at Utilico Emerging Markets Trust (UEM), discusses the 2025-2026 South American election cycle's impact on political stability, economic growth, and investment opportunities. UEM's...

This Budget Airline Has New Routes to Latin American Hot Spots Like Cartagena, Cali, and More
Colombia-based Avianca Airlines is launching several new routes between Latin America and the United States. The destinations include Cali, Cartagena; Pereira, Colombia; and San Pedro Sula, Honduras. The new routes are available for booking, with...

International Experts Highlight El Salvador’s Transformation as a Regional Model with Global Potential.
B. León (Belén De León) is an international analyst and consultant specialising in protocol and foreign relations. She serves as the Director of NLG Internacional in France, combining field experience with strategic advisory. Since 2019,...

South American bloc looks to Asia, Europe in face of Trump trade war
South America's Mercosur bloc sought Thursday to expand its markets in the face of US President Donald Trump's global trade war, with Brazil calling for closer ties with dynamic Asian economies. "It's time for Mercosur to look toward Asia,"...

Where is Trinidad & Tobago? How to reach Caribbean island from India?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was warmly welcomed in Trinidad and Tobago during his first official visit to the Caribbean nation. As part of his visit, Prime Minister Modi met with members of the Indian community, commending their significant...
Crypto Pura Vida: How Costa Rica Quietly Became Latin America’s Blockchain Powerhouse
Costa Rica, July 2025 – Costa Rica has long been celebrated for its lush rainforests, spectacular beaches and commitment to environmental stewardship. Now, amid the global surge in digital assets, the “Rich Coast” is carving out a distinct niche...

India PM Modi receives Guard of Honour in Trinidad and Tobago, welcomed by Caribbean nation’s PM, 38 Ministers and 4 MPs
SPAIN: India Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his first official visit to Trinidad and Tobago on Thursday (local time) with a ceremonial Guard of Honour at Piarco International Airport, where he was received by Prime Minister Kamla...

World News | PM Modi Receives Guard of Honour in Trinidad and Tobago, Welcomed by Caribbean Nation's PM, 38 Ministers and 4 MPs
Port of Spain [Trinidad and Tobago], July 4 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his first official visit to Trinidad and Tobago on Thursday (local time) with a ceremonial Guard of Honour at Piarco International Airport, where he was received...

PM Modi's Welcome In Trinidad Turns Into Festival Of Indo-Caribbean Culture
(MENAFN- IANS) Port of Spain, July 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's arrival at the Piarco International Airport here on Wednesday became a veritable festival of the Indo-Caribbean culture as diaspora put on a show of their Indian heritage...

‘A Cultural Connect Like No Other’: PM Modi Welcomed With Bhojpuri Chautaal In Trinidad & Tobago, Highlights Strong India-Caribbean Ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed with a traditional performance of Bhojpuri Chautaal upon his arrival in Trinidad and Tobago, where he also met members of the Indian community and praised their contributions to the country’s development...

Bhojpuri Beats In Caribbean: Modi's Unforgettable Welcome In Trinidad | Watch
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was given a colorful traditional reception, including the rendition of Bhojpuri Chautaal, as he arrived in Trinidad and Tobago on Thursday, July 3, 2025. This is his first official visit to the Caribbean country as...

President Maduro Denounces Fascism and Zionism at Venezuela’s 21st International Book Fair
Fighting the evils of fascism”: Maduro’s vision for Venezuela’s cultural sovereignty at FILVEN 2025. Photo: Presidential Press. July 3, 2025 Hour: 10:29 pm At the opening of FILVEN 2025, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro condemned the evils of...

MSC Invests in Grand Bahama Shipyard with Carnival and Royal Caribbean
MSC Cruises is set to become a third investor in the Grand Bahama Shipyard as the yard prepares to relaunch full services in 2026 with two new dry docks, which will be among the largest in the Western Hemisphere. It comes as the shipping giant has...

Coast Guard offloads more than $20 million in illicit drugs interdicted in Caribbean Sea
From Coast Guard 7th District, July 2, 2025 MIAMI – U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Northland’s crew offloaded approximately 2,220 pounds of cocaine and 3,320 pounds of marijuana worth an estimated $20.1 million, Wednesday, at Coast Guard Base Miami...

Latin America’s top human rights court says states have duty to act on climate crisis
The court outlined a series of legal standards, including the recognition of a human right to a healthy climate, the obligation to prevent massive and irreversible environmental harm as well as the duty to protect the rights of current and future...