BUSINESS AND FINANCE
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Brazil Halts BYD EV Factory Over Modern Slavery Scandal
Brazilian authorities have suspended the construction of a factory for Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD in Bahia after uncovering…
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Despegar’s Sale Marks New Era for Latin American Travel
Latin America's online travel market is changing rapidly. Prosus bought Despegar for $1.7 billion, an innovative move that positions the…
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Illegal Football Streaming Drains Latin America’s Entertainment Industry
The rampant rise of illegal football streaming is causing a significant headache for pay-TV providers and rights holders in Latin…
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Colombia’s Mangrove Women Forge Tradition and Sustainability
Women gather piangüa, a shellfish, in the mangroves along Colombia's Pacific coast. This resource helps feed their families and keeps…
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Walmart Faces Antitrust Challenges Amid Mexico Regulatory Scrutiny
Mexico's antitrust regulator, Cofece, has fined Walmart de Mexico (Walmex) for abusing its market power with suppliers, risking further penalties…
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Brazil’s Legendary Emerald Returns Home Leaving Trail of Chaos
After decades of being smuggled, litigated, and contested, Brazil's Bahia Emerald—an 836-pound marvel entangled in legal and moral disputes—is set…
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HSBC’s Role in Latin America’s Environmental Crisis Unveiled
Paraguay's Gran Chaco Forest hosts an incredible variety of life. However, trees in this area are being cut down, which…
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Latin America’s Coffee Crisis Urgently Drives Global Price Surge
World coffee prices have reached record levels. Bad weather in Brazil and Vietnam has cut down the supply of Arabica…
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Venezuela’s Tourism Push Threatens Fragile Ecosystems
Venezuela wants to grow tourism to help its weak economy. The country is building many new structures, like hotels and…
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Brazil’s Women Pay the Price of Gold’s Glimmer
In Brazil's illegal gold mining hubs, women like Dayane Leite endure violence, exploitation, and unimaginable hardships to survive. This untold…
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