Latin America

Thursday, January 19th 2023 - 10:22 UTC
Agricultural emergency, triggered by drought, extended for another 90 days in Uruguay

More than 60% of the Uruguayan territory is suffering from extreme or severe drought in the last three months, October 2022/January 2023, according to the Uruguayan Meteorological Institute, Inumet,
Wednesday, January 18th 2023 - 10:46 UTC
Latin American exports lose momentum in 2022 and 2023, report by IDB Bank

Latin America and the Caribbean value of goods exported during 2022 rose at an estimated 18.8% rate, which represents a downward trend in the region's commerce figures of some 27,8% when comparing 2021 with 2022, according to a report from the Inter American Development Bank, IDB.
Wednesday, January 18th 2023 - 09:48 UTC
Ecuadorian President skipping Celac Summit

Less than a week before the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (Celac) Summit is to be held in Buenos Aires, the President of Ecuador announced he shall not be attending the event hosted by the country holding the pro-tempore presidency of the bloc.
Tuesday, January 17th 2023 - 19:17 UTC
Religious leaders to pray for Peru's future

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte met Monday with religious leaders of various faiths to promote dialogue amid mounting tension as protesters are preparing to stage a mass rally this week in Lima demanding her resignation, in addition to other measures.
Tuesday, January 17th 2023 - 14:02 UTC
Uruguay has the second highest minimum wage in Latin America: See how much is earned in each country

The German media Statista, specialized in the disclosure of market data, shared in recent days a new report on minimum wages in Latin America for 2023.
Tuesday, January 17th 2023 - 10:20 UTC
Mujica wants a common name, flag, and anthem for the region

Former Uruguayan President José “Pepe” Mujica has submitted a proposal to the governments of Argentina, Chile, and Brazil, whereby regional integration would include a common anthem, flag, and unified documents for regional travel. The initiative would also provide for some professionals to be allowed to practice in other countries without revalidating their university degrees.
Monday, January 16th 2023 - 19:37 UTC
Evo to open operational HQs in Buenos Aires

Former Bolivian President Evo Morales plans to set up his operational headquarters in Buenos Aires on Jan. 23 to consolidate his plurinational, indigenist movement in the region, it was reported.
Monday, January 16th 2023 - 10:16 UTC
Avian flu emergency decreed in Honduras

Honduran authorities have declared a 90-day nationwide health alert following an outbreak of avian influenza among pelicans, it was announced in Tegucigalpa. About 40,000 poultry were also evaluated and no signs of the malady were detected, it was also reported.
Monday, January 16th 2023 - 10:12 UTC
Peruvian demonstrators undeterred by gov't measures

Demonstrators gathered Sunday in Lima to express their rejection of President Dina Boluarte's staying in office barely over a month after taking over from the deposed Pedro Castillo Terrones who is held in pre-trial detention.
Monday, January 16th 2023 - 09:53 UTC
Parts of Peru under state of emergency, basic rights suspended

The Peruvian Government of President Dina Boluarte has declared a state of emergency in several areas of the South American country after over a month of social unrest.