Copper mine row threatens Panama’s economy and business-friendly reputation
Copper miner First Quantum Minerals is slowing processing at its Panamanian mine and could fully shut down operations as the...
Latin America
Paraguay-Taiwan commercial relations deepen as ties come under election pressure
Paraguayan President Abdo Benitez reaffirmed Taiwan’s importance as a partner and emphasized Tapei’s continued healthcare, education, and economic support during a visit to Taipei....
Petro’s ambitious reforms run into Colombian polarization and stagnation
Thousands of Colombians took to the streets both to support and protest against President Gustavo Petro’s controversial health reform, which eliminates areas of private sector...
IMF commends El Salvador’s government and eases stance on bitcoin
The IMF appeared to soften its stance on El Salvador, saying that risks from bitcoin “have not materialized,” during yearly consultations...
Politics weighs on growth as Peruvian protests halt key sectors
Political upheaval in Peru is battering industries that have long powered one of Latin America’s fastest-growing economies. While prior political upheaval failed...
As major powers abandon Haiti, a coalition of the willing emerges across Latin America
Jamaica and El Salvador have offered to send support to Haiti to bolster the nation’s struggling national policy. The offers come as the...
El Salvador confounds critics with bond repayment
El Salvador repaid an $800 million Eurobond this week, ending speculation over whether the country’s soured bitcoin bet would force 2023’s first...
Brazil and Argentina revive common currency plan
Brazil and Argentina have agreed to discuss creating a common currency, reviving a goal held for decades by left-wing leaders and...
US tech outsourcing saps talent from Latin America’s startups
Startups across Latin America are struggling to attract and retain tech workers as US outsourcing creates a shortage, Rest of the World’s...
Lula set to blaze a new trail for Latin American leaders
Back in 2007, Latin American equities made up 26% of the SPDR Emerging Markets Portfolio ETF, a capitalization weighted index...
Coup attempt shakes Brazil, but long-term fallout remains unlikely
Brazil’s capital was recovering from a January 8th insurrection that saw thousands of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro’s supporters storm the country’s top...
Despite newfound optimism, clouds gather over Latin America’s future
Cracking down on antigovernment protesters, Lima, Peru, November 2022Sebastian Castaneda / Reuters Slowing global growth, a likely recession in the...
