Investments

Friday, November 28th 2025 - 10:10 UTC
Brazil launches yet another Scorpene submarine

Brazil's Navy celebrated a milestone in its naval modernization program (ProSub) this week with the ceremonial launch of the Almirante Karam (S43), the fourth Scorpene-class submarine built in the country under a strategic agreement with France.
Thursday, November 27th 2025 - 08:51 UTC
Uruguay and Argentina discuss green hydrogen plant ramifications

Foreign Ministers Mario Lubetkin of Uruguay and Pablo Quirno of Argentina met in Montevideo on Wednesday to discuss the proposed HIF Global green hydrogen and synthetic fuels plant in Paysandú and its possible environmental ramifications.
Thursday, November 27th 2025 - 08:30 UTC
Fortuna completes acquisition of the Ocean Fish Group

The Board of Fortuna Ltd are delighted to announce the acquisition of the Ocean Fish Group, as of 25th November 2025. Ownership of the Company is a further step towards growing Fortuna’s wider fishing and maritime-related interests.
Saturday, November 22nd 2025 - 09:54 UTC
Embarrassing: Paraguayan gov't builds bridge inside private property

Paraguay's Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC) was involved in a shameful scandal after one of the bridges of a road under construction wound up within private property, it was reported Friday in Asunción.
Thursday, November 20th 2025 - 09:57 UTC
Chinese and French carmakers join forces in Brazil to develop electric vehicles

Chinese automaker Geely has officially re-entered the Brazilian market by merging with the local subsidiary of France's Renault. The new entity, named 'Renault Geely do Brasil,' will jointly manufacture four new electrified vehicle models at the Ayrton Senna Complex factory in São José dos Pinhais, Paraná state, by 2027.
Tuesday, November 18th 2025 - 10:06 UTC
Bolivia granted US$550-mn loan by CAF

Bolivia was granted a US$550 million loan as part of a program to support the country's economic recovery, the Development Bank of Latin America (CAF) said on Monday in a statement from its Southern Region's headquarters in Montevideo.
Friday, November 14th 2025 - 10:36 UTC
Yacyretá: Construction resumes at Aña Cuá arm

Paraguay and Argentina officially restarted construction Thursday on the Aña Cuá arm of the Yacyretá-Apipe hydroelectric dam, ending a two-year paralysis caused by financial disputes.
Tuesday, November 11th 2025 - 08:43 UTC
Chinese competition authorities greenlight joint lithium venture in Chile

China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) approved the partnership between Chile's state-owned copper company Codelco and private miner SQM to develop lithium resources in the Salar de Atacama, prompting Chile's Mining Minister Aurora Williams to hail the decision as “good news.”
Thursday, November 6th 2025 - 10:00 UTC
Albert II of Monaco praises Paraguay's sports infrastructure

Prince Albert II of Monaco concluded his first official three-day visit to Paraguay on Wednesday, wrapping up his agenda with a strong endorsement of the country's rapid development in multi-sport facilities. The Prince, who is also a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), toured the premises of the Paraguayan Olympic Committee (COP) near Asunción.
Tuesday, November 4th 2025 - 09:29 UTC
High-speed train between Rio and Sao Paulo could revolutionize travel in Brazil

Brazil's plans for a groundbreaking high-speed rail (HSR) system that promises to connect Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo in an estimated 1 hour and 45 minutes could potentially revolutionize transport in South America.