Inflation in Chile is almost in double digits

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) of Chile stood at 9.9 % year-on-year in the month of April, managing to once again cross the double-digit barrier on which it had settled in the last twelve months. Specifically, according to data released…

US and Mexico discuss new immigration policies

Authorities from Mexico and the United States reached an agreement on new immigration policies in view of the cessation of restrictions due to Covid-19 this coming week. The flow of migrants at the border, as well as the illegal crossing…

Petro starts official visit to Spain

The Colombian President, Gustavo Petro, began a state visit to Spain, where he was received by King Felipe VI and by the President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, and with which the two countries aspire to further deepen what is already a…

JPMorgan buys First Republic bank assets

The regulatory services of the United States have announced this Monday that JPMorgan has bought the assets of the First Republic bank after its intervention and closure "to protect depositors", after becoming the third entity to fail in…

Venezuela remains without salary increase

This May 1, when International Worker's Day is celebrated, there was no increase in the minimum wage in Venezuela, which remains at 130 bolivars; little more than $ 5 per month at the current rate of the Central Bank. Instead of a salary…

Santiago Peña is elected president of Paraguay

Santiago Peña, candidate of the Colorado Party, was elected this Sunday as the new president of Paraguay, by achieving 43 % of the ballots, according to the Transmission of Preliminary Electoral Results (TREP) system. "They placed their…

Argentina will allow payment of imports in yuan

The Minister of Economy of Argentina, Sergio Massa, reported the activation of the swap with China, through which the payment of imports from the Asian giant in yuan will be allowed to face the challenge of maintaining the level of…