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Telefónica Perú Files for Bankruptcy Amidst Mounting Losses and Tax Disputes

Telefónica Perú declared bankruptcy in 2024 due to a net loss of 3.391,59 million soles (872 million euros), a 452.83% increase from the previous year, primarily caused by long-standing tax disputes with SUNAT totaling 2.473 million soles (634.5 million euros) and high competition.

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Spain's Waning Influence in Latin America

Spain's diplomatic influence in Latin America is declining due to inconsistent political engagement, exemplified by infrequent attendance at presidential inaugurations and high ambassador turnover, diminishing Spain's ability to maintain strong relationships and influence regional affairs.

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Trump Suspends US Anti-Bribery Law, Raising Global Corruption Concerns

President Trump suspended the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) for 180 days, halting enforcement of bribery prohibitions against US companies. This decision weakens global anti-corruption efforts and could increase corruption, especially in Latin America, where the FCPA has served as a model ...

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Gonzalez Advances in Ecuadorian Election Amidst Guatemala Bus Crash and US Tariffs

On February 11, 2025, Luisa Gonzalez advanced to Ecuador's presidential runoff; a bus crash in Guatemala killed dozens; the US imposed 25% tariffs on Mexican steel and aluminum imports.

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Petro Advisor Implicated in Alleged Drug Trafficker Donation

Catalan advisor Xavier Vendrell, working for Colombian President Gustavo Petro, allegedly received a 500 million peso donation from suspected drug trafficker "Papá Pitufo" for Petro's campaign; the money was later returned after discovery of its origin, sparking controversy and internal government t...

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Ecuadorian Elections: High Turnout Amidst Rising Violence

Ecuador held general elections on February 9th, 2025, with over 13.7 million voters choosing a president, vice president, 151 National Assembly members, and 5 Andean Parliament members amidst a backdrop of rising crime and insecurity.

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Mexico's Economic Stagnation: Innovation Deficit and Dependence on Raw Materials

Mexico's economy lags in innovation and productivity due to over-reliance on raw material exports (56% of total exports, 80% to China), low-value manufacturing (38-42% value added), and limited patent applications (16,000 in 2024), despite a rise in researchers (from 443,000 to 642,000 in Iberoameri...

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Scott Proposes Stricter Cuba Sanctions, Sparking Debate Among Cuban Americans

Florida Senator Rick Scott is pushing for tighter sanctions on Cuba, including renewed flight restrictions, arguing that U.S. travel benefits the Cuban military and fuels repression; this faces opposition from Cuban Americans who worry about their families.

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US Deportation Policy Creates Humanitarian Crisis in Central America

The potential deportation of 11 million undocumented migrants from the US is creating a humanitarian crisis in Central America, with countries like Guatemala struggling to manage the influx of returnees, while Nicaragua refuses repatriation, highlighting the limitations of international cooperation ...

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Latin American Youth Unemployment Remains High Despite Labor Market Recovery

The ILO's 2024 report reveals that Latin American youth unemployment stands at 13.8%, almost three times higher than the adult rate, with women facing significantly lower employment and wages than men, demanding urgent policy interventions.

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28% Bias Score

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elpais.com
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Ecuador's Presidential Election Ends in a Tie, Forcing a Runoff

Ecuador's presidential election ended in a technical tie between incumbent Daniel Noboa (44.3%) and Luisa González (43.8%), necessitating a runoff on April 13th; this outcome defied poll predictions and reveals the limitations of Noboa's security-focused approach amidst a worsening socio-economic cr...

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Ecuador Heads to Presidential Runoff

Ecuador's presidential election will hold a second round on April 13th between incumbent Daniel Noboa (44.4%) and Luisa Gonzalez (44.1%), reflecting deep divisions over the handling of the country's economic and security crises.

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality

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