Tag #Latin America

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Chancay Port: A Modern Inca Trail Boosting Peru's Economy

Chancay Port in Peru, operational since 2021, surpassed \$777 million in trade during the first five months of 2025, creating 7,000 jobs and boosting Peru's GDP by an estimated 1.8 percentage points; it shortens shipping times between Asia and Latin America, increasing trade and fostering cultural e...

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Bukele's Power Consolidation in El Salvador

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele secured a second term in February 2024 with 84.6% of the vote, following legislative changes that removed term limits and weakened checks on executive power, raising concerns about the country's democratic trajectory.

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Descendant's Accidental Discovery Reconnects Family to Madrid Roots

Juan Acevedo Fernández unexpectedly discovered his Madrid apartment is near the building where his great-grandfather was born in 1928, highlighting a multi-generational family journey through the Spanish Civil War, exile, and eventual return to Spain.

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Latin America Seeks Rail Revival Amid Climate Concerns

A Latin American forum highlighted the need to revive railways for sustainable transport, showcasing successful projects like Colombia's La Dorada-Chiriguaná corridor, which doubled its cargo after a 4.6 billion peso investment, and Chile's EFE, which moved 61 million passengers using 94% electric t...

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Lai's Latin America Trip Postponed Amid US-China Tensions

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te postponed his trip to Latin America due to conflicting reports; the Taiwanese government cites domestic issues, while others point to US opposition to a New York stopover amid pressure from China.

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Colombian Ex-President Uribe Convicted of Witness Tampering

A Colombian judge convicted former President Álvaro Uribe of witness tampering and bribery, a decision he plans to appeal; the verdict comes less than a year before the 2026 presidential elections and has sparked both celebration and protest.

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Cuban Asylum Seekers in Brazil Outnumber Venezuelans

Due to the termination of a US humanitarian program, Brazil now receives more asylum applications from Cubans than Venezuelans, with many settling in Curitiba due to its robust economy and social services, creating integration challenges.

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Uribe, Colombia's First Convicted Ex-President, Sentenced to House Arrest

Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe was sentenced to 12 years of house arrest for witness tampering and fraud, marking the first conviction of a former president in the country's history, triggering international reactions and raising questions about accountability and future political implicati...

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Trump's Assault on Brazilian Democracy

The Trump administration imposed a 50% tariff on Brazilian goods and sanctioned a Supreme Court judge, allegedly to aid Jair Bolsonaro, sparking outrage in Brazil and raising concerns about US interference in its democracy.

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Argentina Eases Visa Rules for Chinese Citizens to Boost Economy

Argentina eased visa restrictions for Chinese citizens with valid US or EU visas on July 22, 2024, aiming to boost tourism and trade with its second-largest trading partner, China; the 30-day visa-free entry is expected to significantly increase Chinese visitors and investment.

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Telefónica Reports €1.355 Billion Loss Amidst Latin American Divestments

Telefónica reported €1.355 billion in losses for the first half of 2024, primarily due to the sale of its Latin American subsidiaries; however, excluding these sales, the company would have earned €558 million, a 46.3% decrease compared to the previous year.

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\$150 Billion Railway Investment to Transform Latin America and the Caribbean"

Latin America and the Caribbean will invest over \$150 billion in railway infrastructure in the coming years, a significant shift from prioritizing road and air transport, with projects in Chile, Brazil, and Colombia aiming to improve regional connectivity, mirroring global success stories in Europe...

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