The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) presented its economic growth projection for the region for the remainder of 2025 and 2026, with an increase of two-tenths of a percentage point.
Among the countries that will achieve the highest economic growth are Argentina (5…
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Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro to serve house arrest
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced this Monday, August 4, to house arrest following the ruling by the country's Supreme Court on accusations of plotting a coup after losing the 2022 elections.
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Bukele assures indefinite reelection does not threaten democracy in El Salvador
The recent decision by the Salvadoran Congress to extend the presidential term to six years and a constitutional reform allowing indefinite reelection has sparked criticism both within and outside the country. Nayib Bukele, the current…
Fedecámaras proposes National Investment and Employment Plan
Fedecámaras President Felipe Capozzolo recently launched the proposed National Investment and Employment Plan, which will soon be submitted to the authorities for analysis.
The purpose of this plan is to promote the creation of between 10…
Dina Boluarte announces new projects in her final year in office
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China to boost birth rates with family subsidies
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According to authorities, the low birth rate calls for…
UN stresses importance of a global approach to regulating AI
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Venezuelan president projects 9 % GDP growth in 2025
Nicolás Maduro, President of Venezuela, indicated last week that the country could close out 2025 with a 9 % GDP growth rate.
The president's projection is based on the expansion the nation registered during the second quarter of this…
CNE announced resounding victory for the government in municipal elections
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Brussels cuts Spain’s budget by 20 %
Brussels announced a cut of at least 20 % in the allocation of resources to Spain for the 2028-2034 period. Therefore, the country will receive €79.9 billion for the regions, the Cohesion Policy, the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), and…
Venezuela and Colombia will create a zone of peace, unity, and development
A new chapter in economic cooperation between Venezuela and Colombia begins with the signing of the agreement between the two countries to create a Zone of Peace, Union, and Development.
Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil reported on…
Aruba extends ban on passenger, cargo, and general aviation flights with Venezuela until August 30
Last week, the extension of the flight ban to Aruba from Venezuela until August 30 was announced. The measure applies to passenger, cargo, and general aviation flights.
Last May, Aruban Prime Minister Mike Eman had indicated that the Dutch…