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French President Macron leads opposition to EU-Mercosur deal as hopes for G20 breakthrough fade
French President Emmanuel Macron has reaffirmed France's opposition to the European Union-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement (FTA) during his meeting with Argentine President Javier Milei at Casa Rosada on November 17.
G20 summit wraps up with a joint statement strong on sentiment, but short on specifics
The G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro wrapped up with a joint declaration condemning war and calling for climate change action, but short on specifics.
What would a Trump win mean for Latin America?
As the US braces for a closely fought presidential election on November 5, Latin America has particular cause for concern over a potential return of Donald Trump to the White House. We rounded up how the region could fare under a second Trump term.
Argentina's Milei sacks foreign minister after unexpected Cuba embargo vote
Argentina's President Javier Milei has fired his foreign minister Diana Mondino after the country voted to end the US embargo on Cuba at the United Nations, marking one of the highest-level departures in his administration.
LatAm faces two-speed recovery as Brazil outpaces Mexico in IMF outlook
Latin America and Caribbean economies are poised to grow 2.1% in 2024, exceeding July forecasts by 0.3 percentage points, the IMF's latest World Economic Outlook revealed. The revision showcases stark contrasts between the region's largest economies.
China’s economic takeover in Latin America sparks opportunities and concerns
In the last two decades, China has emerged as a key player in Latin America's economy, making strategic investments in infrastructure, energy, and telecommunications, transforming the region into an essential hub for its interests.
Latin American dignitaries urge UN to suspend Russia over Ukraine war
A group of prominent Latin American former foreign ministers and human rights advocates has urged António Guterres, the UN Secretary-General, to suspend Russia from the UN General Assembly over its actions in Ukraine.
Czechia and Hungary are only EU states to oppose UNGA Israel resolution
Across Eastern Europe, there is generally much more sympathy for Israel than the Palestinian cause.
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US accuses Russian state media of destabilising Argentina
The US State Department has issued a factsheet alleging that RT conducted "destabilising actions" on a global scale. Among the countries affected, the document claims the network is engaged in efforts to weaken Argentine President Milei's government.
Milei’s move to block pensions hike sparks protests but gains IMF praise
Argentine lawmakers on September 11 upheld President Javier Milei's veto of a proposed pension increase, triggering violent protests outside Congress. The move, however, was commended by the IMF amid ongoing debt-restructuring negotiations.
AI will be a major source of GHGs by 2030, says Morgan Stanley
Energy ravenous AI data centres are set to become a major source of GHGs emissions by 2030 as the number of server farms needed to run the artificial intelligence services is set to expand exponentially over the next two and half decades.
Russia revs up to test cross-border crypto payments
Russia is on the hunt to find an alternative to the dollar to settle international trade deals and on September 1 will test making cross-border payments in cryptocurrency for the first time.