Investments

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.
Monday, October 27th 2025 - 18:23 UTC
Falklands Government signs contracts for construction of new Port Facility

The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) has announced the signing of key contracts marking a major milestone in the delivery of a new port facility for the Falkland Islands, a critical project that will replace the ageing FIPASS structure and play a vital role in the Islands’ economic future.
Monday, October 27th 2025 - 10:38 UTC
Spanish shipbuilder defends himself after Uruguay cancels €82 million OPV contract

Mario Cardama, owner of the Spanish shipyard tasked with building two Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) for Uruguay, whose contract was canceled by Montevideo, insists that his company was also a victim of the bank backing the operation: EuroCommerce Limited.
Saturday, October 25th 2025 - 10:00 UTC
Punta Arenas planning a world-class aquarium with over 90 Antarctic species

Punta Arenas, extreme south of Chile, is planning and betting big, a future polar aquarium at the International Antarctic Center, CAI, exhibiting over 90 species from the austral ocean, and with four main sponsors, the Magallanes University, the Magallanes Region Government, the Chilean Antarctic Institute and the Chilean Science Ministry
Thursday, October 23rd 2025 - 10:34 UTC
Uruguay cancels OPV shipbuilding deal

Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi announced his government's decision to terminate the contract with Spain's Cardama Shipyard for the construction of two Ocean Patrol Vessels (OPVs). The contract, signed under the previous administration of Luis Lacalle Pou (2019-2025), is being rescinded due to years of delays, non-compliance, and the shipyard's precarious financial situation, it was explained.
Saturday, October 18th 2025 - 06:30 UTC
Falklands, Civil Works Begin on Next Sapper Hill Housing Phase

The Public Works Department and RSK Falkland Islands (RSK) have informed the public that civil works for the new Sapper Hill Housing Development Phase 7 are scheduled to commence during the week of 20 October 2025.
Monday, October 13th 2025 - 18:55 UTC
Falklands, prestigious awards for the design of Tussac House

Tussac House, the first purpose-built extra care facility for the Falkland Islands, has recently won two prestigious awards and is shortlisted for another. The building was awarded the national Structural Timber Awards Healthcare Project of the Year and is shortlisted for Healthcare Estates’ New Build of the Year award, which will be judged later this month (October 2025).
Wednesday, October 8th 2025 - 10:04 UTC
Tigo mobile phone brand lands in Uruguay

The Spanish telecommunications group Telefónica (Movistar) has announced its exit from the Uruguayan market after 20 years, selling its operations to the multinational company Millicom, which operates under the Tigo brand.
Tuesday, September 30th 2025 - 09:30 UTC
Almost half of Brazil's GDP stems from foreign investments

According to a recent report released by Brazil's Central Bank (BCB), 46.6% of South America's largest country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) last year stemmed from foreign investments.
Friday, September 26th 2025 - 09:57 UTC
Toyota halts car production in Brazil due to damaged plant

A Brazilian plant belonging to Japanese car manufacturer Toyota halted all production after the facility was destroyed by heavy rains hitting São Paulo.