Stories for April 14th 2025

Monday, April 14th 2025 - 19:11 UTC
Brasil: FGV reports economic stagnation in February

Brazil's economy has been reported to have stagnated in February, with GDP growth at 0% compared to January, according to the Getulio Vargas Foundation's GDP Monitor. While industry and investment showed growth, declines in consumption, agriculture, and exports offset these gains.
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Monday, April 14th 2025 - 18:56 UTC
Bukele becomes first LatAm leader Trump welcomes at White House

Presidents Donald Trump of the United States and Nayib Bukele of El Salvador got together Monday morning at the White House, marking the Central American visitor the first Latin American leader to he hosted by the Republican head of State since his return to office. It was also the first visit by a Salvadoran president since 2014, when Barack Obama welcomed Salvador Sánchez Cerén.
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Monday, April 14th 2025 - 10:50 UTC
Peruvian Nobel Prize winner Vargas Llosa dies aged 89

Peruvian writer and former Presidential candidate Mario Vargas Llosa passed away Sunday in Lima at the age of 89, his son Álvaro announced. He wrote over 20 novels, the first one appearing in 1959. In 2010, he was awarded the Literature Nobel Prize in Literature. Vargas Llosa was also a journalist, essayist, and university professor.
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Monday, April 14th 2025 - 10:49 UTC
Noboa reelected as President of Ecuador

Daniel Noboa was reelected president of Ecuador with nearly 56% of the vote against Luisa González's almost 44.2% in Sunday's runoff, the National Electoral Council (CNE) confirmed. It was a rematch of the 2023 runoff in which Noboa prevailed as well.
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Monday, April 14th 2025 - 10:46 UTC
Bolsonaro undergoes long abdominal surgery

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro (2019-2022) underwent a 12-hour surgery Sunday at the Star Hospital in Brasilia to treat a partial intestinal obstruction resulting from the stabbing in the abdomen he suffered during the 2018 campaign. He had been hospitalized since Friday due to severe abdominal pain during a political tour in Natal.
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Monday, April 14th 2025 - 10:34 UTC
Cave paintings of archaeological value found in Rio de Janeiro

Ancient cave paintings have been discovered in Rio de Janeiro's Itatiaia National Park. Preliminary investigations suggest the artwork may date back 2,000 to 3,000 years and could provide insights into past human presence in the region. The site has been restricted for preservation and is being studied by archaeologists. The paintings were found by chance during a climbing trip and have been safeguarded to prevent vandalism or unauthorized access. Future studies aim to uncover more about the site's history, its connection to other regions, and the people who created the artwork.
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Monday, April 14th 2025 - 10:24 UTC
Haiti: New Viv Ansamm attacks reported

Attacks by the Viv Ansanm gang coalition in the city of Kenscoff were reported earlier this past weekend, with five police officers wounded and one missing. The criminal organization also set three official vehicles on fire and stole tactical gear. The perpetrators used assault rifles and bulletproof vests.
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Monday, April 14th 2025 - 10:18 UTC
CFK posts another “Che Milei” diatribe on X

Former Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (CFK) Saturday published on X another issue of her “Che Milei” saga criticizing the incumbent head of State for his arrangements with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and other credit agencies, foreseeing negative consequences for the country.
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Monday, April 14th 2025 - 09:59 UTC
Paraguay's economy grows strongly in February

The Estimator of Business Figures (ECN) published by Paraguay's Central Bank (BCP) mentioned a 6% year-to-date sales increase and a 5.2% year-on-year rise compared to February 2024.
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Monday, April 14th 2025 - 09:55 UTC
Telefónica del Perú leaves the country amid bankruptcy proceedings

Telefónica has sold its Peruvian subsidiary, Telefónica del Perú, to Argentine company Integra Tec International for approximately US$ 992,000, marking its exit from the Andean country after three decades. The sale, part of Telefónica's strategy to reduce Latin American exposure, follows divestments in Argentina and Colombia.
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