Canada and Mercosur member States will resume negotiations on a free trade agreement in October, a Brazilian representative said last week.
The announcement comes as a light at the end of the tunnel for the parties amid the tariff offensive by US President Donald Trump.
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Rodrigo Paz wins first round of presidential elections in Bolivia
This Sunday, Bolivians went to the polls to elect a new president. Senator and candidate Rodrigo Paz won the first round and will face Jorge Quiroga on October 19 in the second round of the presidential elections.
The results of the…
Bolivia implements regulations on financial technology platforms and virtual assets
The director of the Financial System Supervisory Authority (ASFI) of Bolivia, Ivette Espinoza, announced last week the entry into force of regulations for financial technology platforms and those linked to digital assets.
The regulations,…
Bolivia could default without new international financing
Bolivia's internal situation has led the country to the depletion of its international reserves. In this context, President Luis Arce has indicated that without new financing, it could default.
The main creditors of the South American…
Ecuador to require yellow fever vaccination for travelers from neighboring countries
Ecuadorian health authorities implemented, as of Monday, May 12, the requirement for a yellow fever vaccination certificate for travelers from Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Travelers who "have stayed at least ten days in those…
Bolivia to allow the use of cryptocurrencies for fuel purchases
The Bolivian government issued a decree authorizing the state-owned energy company YPFB to use cryptocurrencies to pay for energy imports, particularly gasoline and diesel.
The South American country is currently experiencing an internal…
Brazil announced new members of the BRICS
The BRICS group, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil, announced its new members, which are: Cuba, Bolivia, Belarus, Bolivia, Kazakhstan, Cuba, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Uganda and Uzbekistan.
With the announcement made…
Lawyers in Bolivia propose using Tether for financial operations
The firms Iver von Borries and Javier Romero Mendizábal, in Bolivia, presented to the Senate the proposal to legally recognize the Tether index for financial operations due to the difficulty of maintaining the local currency, the boliviano,…
Bolivia authorized electronic payments with digital wallets
Two new solutions that will facilitate payments for Bolivian citizens were authorized by the country's Central Bank: the use of digital wallets for electronic payments and the issuance of virtual electronic cards.
According to an official…
President of Bolivia will encourage the use of digital platforms and cryptocurrencies
The shortage of dollars and fuel in Bolivia has led President Luis Arce to take the measure of encouraging the use of digital platforms and cryptocurrencies.
Digital assets reduce transaction costs and increase the flow of currency. On the…
Beware of ransomware: International Cybersecurity and Anti-Money Laundering Forum
Cybersecurity and anti-money laundering are critical priorities in today's business environment. The International Forum on Cybersecurity and Prevention of Money Laundering – III Edition, a virtual event to be held on August 28, 29 and 30,…
Bolivia among Latin American countries with the lowest fuel prices
Bolivia is among the Latin American countries with the lowest price of gasoline, which is currently at $0.54 as indicated last Thursday by the Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Energy.
The ministry also noted that the price of diesel is $0.53.…