In a statement issued on August 23, 2023, the Binance cryptocurrency exchange informed its Colombian users about the discontinuation of their Binance cards in Colombian territory. The news, which also affects Argentina and other Latin American countries, was shared through emails to users and…
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Lula and Biden spoke about climate change
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva held a telephone conversation this Wednesday with his American counterpart, Joe Biden, emphasizing the importance of seriously addressing the debate on the climate crisis.
During the call,…
Globant announces investments of 1,000 million dollars in Latin America
Globant (NYSE: GLOB), a digital native company focused on reinventing business through innovative technology solutions, announced a five-year, $1 billion investment plan in Latin America to bolster its presence throughout the region.
Among…
Brazil will launch its digital currency DREX in 2024
Brazil's digital currency (CBDC) will be launched in 2024. The country's Central Bank has indicated that its launch is scheduled to boost financial services.
The DREX CBDC will be based on “distributed ledger technology (DLT) to settle…
Bitcoin joins the digital real pilot program backed by the Central Bank of Brazil
The Central Bank of Brazil (BCB), the entity in charge of formulating monetary policies in the South American country, this week authorized the participation of Mercado Bitcoin, the exchange with the highest volume of operations at the…
Latin America and Europe promote independent energy trading
A strategic alliance between Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Brazil and Portugal, with the Association of Independent Energy Marketers (ACIE), from Spain, aims to "promote actions aimed at promoting commercialization in the region."
Among the…
Lula da Silva signs cryptocurrency law
The president of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, signed the cryptocurrency law. It will enter into force on June 20, with the Central Bank as the regulatory entity.
The signing of the long-awaited law was carried out by the president of…
Petrobras plans to enter the green hydrogen business
Petrobras has signed a two-year non-binding confidentiality agreement with chemical company Unigel to discuss the possibility of entering into joint ventures for the development of projects related to green hydrogen and other low-carbon…
Von der Leyen defends before Lula to close the Mercosur agreement before the end of the year
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, defended against the President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, closing the trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur before the end of the year and thus…
Brazil’s GDP grew by 1.9 % in the first quarter of the year
The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Brazil grew by 1.9 % in the first quarter of the year compared to the previous quarter, while it expanded by 4% compared to the same period in 2022, according to the Brazilian Institute of Geography. and…
Venezuela and Brazil could resume electrical interconnection project
The presidents of Venezuela and Brazil, Nicolás Maduro and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, agreed on Monday at the South American Summit to study whether to resume the binational electrical interconnection project.
Both presidents discussed…
The IMF supports Brazil’s tax reform
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) stated that it "firmly" supports the commitment of the Lula da Silva government to improve Brazil's fiscal position, while encouraging the country to continue promoting its "ambitious" agenda to achieve…