Latin America

Tuesday, May 7th 2019 - 09:09 UTC
Another Brazilian bank expands into the US to keep competing with rivals

Brazil's Banco Bradesco SA has embarked on its first-ever international acquisition by paying approximately US$ 500 million to buy BAC Florida Bank, which focuses on high-net-worth individuals in a move intended to close the gap with Brazilian rivals.
Tuesday, May 7th 2019 - 07:52 UTC
Pence is to announce more incentives for the military to turn against Maduro

US vice-president Mike Pence is set on Tuesday to offer new incentives to Venezuela's military to turn against President Nicolas Maduro, responding to an attempted uprising that fizzled out last week, a senior administration official told Reuters.
Monday, May 6th 2019 - 09:59 UTC
Guaidó considering asking Trump to launch a military intervention in Venezuela

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó has said he is considering asking the US to launch a military intervention in the embattled country. Speaking to the BBC's Nick Bryant, he said he would “evaluate all options” to oust President Nicolás Maduro.
Monday, May 6th 2019 - 09:09 UTC
Mexicans march against president Lopez Obrador saying “You're not Robin Hood”

Several thousand people marched through Mexico City on Sunday to demand the resignation of President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador in the first major protest against the leftist leader in the capital since he took office five months ago.
Friday, May 3rd 2019 - 11:46 UTC
Latin American currencies softened against a strong US dollar following the Fed's two days meeting

Latin American currencies softened against a stronger U.S. dollar on Thursday, a day after the U.S. Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady, while most regional stock markets broadly fell along with their global peers.
Friday, May 3rd 2019 - 07:28 UTC
Emirates code-share partnership with LATAM Brazil on 17 Brazilian routes

Emirates has announced a new code share partnership agreement with LATAM Airlines Brazil covering domestic services in Brazil, providing greater choice and connectivity to its customers.
Friday, May 3rd 2019 - 06:56 UTC
Measles outbreak in Church of Scientology cruise ship “Freewinds” forces the quarantine of 300 passengers

The Church of Scientology’s cruise ship Freewinds with 300 passengers aboard has been quarantined in port by the Caribbean nation of St. Lucia for measles after a female crew member was diagnosed with the highly contagious, preventable disease.
Wednesday, May 1st 2019 - 03:09 UTC
US claims Russia dissuaded Maduro from fleeing to Cuba, following a plot by several top officials

The United States claimed on Tuesday that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was on his way out, saying he had a plane ready and that senior officials were plotting to oust him, even as the leftist firebrand appeared to survive a military uprising.
Monday, April 29th 2019 - 09:57 UTC
Guaidó ambassadors will try to win the support from Russia and China

Ambassadors designated by Juan Guaido, the Venezuelan opposition leader recognized by most Western nations as the country's president, have met in Colombia to discuss how to win the support of China and Russia, staunch allies of President Nicolas Maduro.
Monday, April 29th 2019 - 08:58 UTC
Admiral in charge of Guantanamo detention center fired: no reasons given

The US admiral in charge of the Guantanamo Bay detention centre in Cuba “has been fired” due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command,” US Southern Command said in a statement on Sunday. Rear Admiral John Ring was removed from the post on Saturday, the brief statement said, without giving details about why.