'Up in the air': Polls show Argentinian presidential race neck-and-neck
The polls point to tense months ahead for Argentina and its jittery markets, but also suggest both sides will need to make concessions to win over the middle ground of voters
Cuba hopes for slight growth as Trump pummels Caribbean island
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said upon closing the meeting on Saturday that a series of emergency measures announced this month aimed to stimulate domestic production and he hoped for slight grow...
Trump blasts Bitcoin, Facebook's Libra, demands they face banking regulations
Donald Trump criticized Bitcoin, Facebook’s proposed Libra digital coin and other cryptocurrencies and demanded that companies seek a banking charter and make themselves subject to regulations
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Hocol signs 4 contracts for oil exploration in Colombia
Colombia has proven reserves of 1,958 million barrels, equivalent to 6.2 years of consumption, with a current average production of 865,000 barrels per day, of which 50 percent is for domestic consump...
Brazil's pension system is going to change
Pension reform is the cornerstone of right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro's economic agenda
Under pressure for sanctions, Venezuela sells oil to a small Turkish company
With the sanctions of the United States preventing Venezuela from selling oil to that country, the state oil company PDVSA has turned to several little-known buyers
OPEC may not be dead, but it is not what it was before
Not long ago, this group controlled, almost entirely, the oil market, but now it is dominated by other leaders
FAO and OECD foresee a slowdown in soybeans in Latin America
Production growth will be 2.8% in the next decade, compared to 6.9% in the two previous decades
What should Huawei users take into account after Google's sanctions?
For Huawei users, the uncertainty will last until August, but they must be prepared for everything, even for a brand's own operating system
Ecuador to join market-friendly Pacific Alliance under Moreno
Pacific Alliance members currently account for 37% of gross domestic product in Latin American and the Caribbean
Colombia: the price of closing one of its most important routes
Having one of its most importants roads closed, which connects the east of the country with the capital, causes a huge cost for Colombia
Political polarization in Colombia is already making noise in the economy
Despite having signed a peace agreement, the country remains divided politically and socially
Cuba is studying cryptocurrency as part of economic crisis measures
Miguel Diaz-Canel, working to establish his legitimacy after assuming the presidency in April 2018, said the government was working on the details of the implementation
Ecotourism or fishing? For Peru, some fish are more valuable alive
Peruvian artisanal fishermen must take care of what remains in their fishing nets because some species contribute more to the community when they are alive
Ecuador cracks down on illegal miners in northern region
The South American nation is hoping to fuel its sluggish economy by expanding its mining sector
Tax changes endangers Peru's beer industry
The announcement of the Ministry of Economics and Finance worried the producers of this product because of increases in national prices
In push to raise coffee output, Colombia's south may hold key
The world's top grower of washed arabica has hovered around 14 million 60-kg bags for four years as farmers battled extreme weather and low international prices
Colombia's 'disastrous' minimum wage is restraining its development
Christopher Pissarides, a winner of the Economics Nobel Prize, emphasized the need for labor reform in Colombia, starting with the minimum wage
Shortages plague Cuba as U.S. sanctions sharpen economic woes
The extensive lines outside the stores, with shelves mostly unsupplied, are increasingly common in Cuba
Coffee slump reaps bitter harvest for Central American migrants
"My husband had to emigrate due to debt and because coffee cannot even provide for food here," Carmen Andino
What is Apple's plan B for the Commercial War?
In the last month, tensions between Beijing and Washington have increased due to the commercial war. What other option does Apple have to deal with the situation?
Avoiding a disaster: Trump's tariffs and their posible consequences to México
The 5% tariffs' increase that would have been applied by the US government to Mexican goods could have affected affect more US consumers than Mexican ones
Lee C. Bucheit: the leader of the economic recovery in Juan Guaidó's Venezuela
Lee C. Buchheit, the so-called 'debt guru', was contacted by the opposition government of Juan Guaidó to lead the country's economic recovery
Venezuela: how have other countries solved their inflation crises?
In history there have been many cases of countries with hyperinflation in their economy, both in Latin America and elsewhere, how did they deal with this problem?
Is there any winner in the 'Technologic Cold War'?
Big Chinese and North American companies have suffered the effects of the commercial war, causing losses to both countries, especially by the Huawei-Google rupture
This has been the impact of trade war on USA's economy
The purpose of the trade war with China is to pressure them to reverse their questionable commercial practices, but the damage to the domestic economy is already being felt
These are the countries that have used two currencies at the time
Each country, or union, has its own official currency. However, a nation may have more than one in legal use, as have been the cases of Cuba and France
Panama: anticorruption and economic reform are Cortizo's plans
Laurentino Cortizo has declared that two of the main policies of his government will be government transparency and the economic reactivation
Can commercial war lead to a new global recession?
Even if Trump insists on the limited effects of his trade policy with China, the reality is that his decisions may have global consequences
What is country risk and what are the results of Latin America?
The risk in Argentina presented in a day a dramatic increase of 8%, showing the worst performance in this index for the region
Will the fourth IMF disbursement reach Argentina?
In its third revision, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approves an upcoming disbursement of USD 10,800 million
Sanctions force Venezuela to import crude for the first time in 5 years
The country with the largest oil reserves in the world bought a shipment to Nigeria. Today everything can get worse
Panic in the Argentine economy: this is the 'Macrisis' effect
Investor confidence in the floor and inflation in the sky. There seems to be no hope for the Argentine economy under Macri
Bolivia points to lithium as an economic driver
This month of April, Bolivia and India signed agreements for the commercialization of the material
Botswana and Rwanda: the most dynamic economies in Africa
Botswana and Rwanda have shown in recent years indicators of growth and development that stand out in their region. The key: a long-term vision
Iran and Venezuela: could they reactivate their trade relationship?
After a totally political decision and without real economic benefits, the airline Mahan Air decided to open a new direct route Tehran - Caracas
What would happen to the Mexican economy in case of a border closure?
After Trump threatened to close the border with Mexico, the economy of the Latin American country could face enormous difficulties
Chile vs. Peru: what is the origin of pisco?
Chile would forbid the import of Peruvian pisco under that name, forcing it to use the generic 'aguardiente'
Trump's threats are already reflected in the price of avocados
Mexico is the first exporter of this fruit, whose price grew unexpectedly in response to a possible border closure
The huge deficit of the United States: How's the "America First" plan?
The Budget Office of Congress affirmed that the deficit of the United States will exceed one trillion dollars in 2020
Palladium: the precious metal that exceeds the price of gold
Palladium, used in a large amount of electronic equipment, reached $ 1,600 dollars per ounce and global demand is controlled by Russia
The blackout in Venezuela threatens to affect the oil market
There is a risk of a drop in Venezuelan crude supplies, warns the International Energy Agency
Which Latin American countries continue on the list of tax havens of the EU?
After the approval of the new list, Panama, Peru and Uruguay leave it, while Mexico and Argentina enter into research
What is the economic plan of Guaidó for Venezuela?
Among the most controversial proposals is the opening to greater participation of private capital
Latin America can take advantage of the shortage of Venezuelan oil
The recent sanctions by the US government to PDVSA may open the door for a 'boom' in the Latin American oil exportation
Trump: a trade war with India and Turkey is looming
War is no longer just with China. Trump revoked the preferential trade deal with these countries, a measure that will cost them, could Latin America be the next?
Could 2019 be a 'lost year' for the Latin American economy?
2019 seems to have brought Latin America a slowdown in all economic fronts. What causes this fall in the performance of the regional economy?
Why is the United States' public debt so high?
A few days ago, the debt of the North American country reached its historic peak, reaching $22 billion dollars and economists warn the State to be careful