Latin America

• Friday, January 20th 2023 - 09:57 UTC

  More protesters killed during Lima Takeover

  

  The number of people killed after President Dina Boluarte took office early last month following the impeachment of Pedro Castillo Terrones, who had tried to dissolve Congress and ruled by decree, has reached 54 Thursday as demonstrators staged the so-called Lima Takeover in the Peruvian capital and clashes with law enforcement officers were reported in other parts of the violence-torn South American country.

• Thursday, January 19th 2023 - 19:46 UTC

  ECLAC sees great stress ahead for Latin America

  

  The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) foresees “great stress” and a “cascade of crises” including rampant inflation and increasing climate change that will affect the livelihoods of people in the region.

• Thursday, January 19th 2023 - 19:43 UTC

  Peruvian authorities up security measures as protesters march through Lima

  

  Over 11,000 law enforcement officers were deployed Thursday across Peru's capital and the nearby port of Callao as anti-government demonstrators were getting ready to stage the so-called Lima Takeover.

• 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.