Argentina's Inflation Plummets Under Milei, Reaching Lowest December Rate Since 2018
Argentina's inflation rate plummeted from 211.4% in 2023 to 117.8% in 2024 under President Milei's new economic policies, despite high poverty and uneven economic impacts; the monthly rate dropped from 25.5% to 2.7% in the same period, with the lowest December inflation since 2018.
Argentina's Inflation Plummets Under Milei, Reaching Lowest December Rate Since 2018
Argentina's inflation rate plummeted from 211.4% in 2023 to 117.8% in 2024 under President Milei's new economic policies, despite high poverty and uneven economic impacts; the monthly rate dropped from 25.5% to 2.7% in the same period, with the lowest December inflation since 2018.
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48% Bias Score
Software Recalls, Mergers, and South American Tech Hubs Reshape the Auto Industry in 2025
In 2025, the auto industry will grapple with a 42% surge in software recalls (up from 13% in 2023), pushing major automakers like GM and Ford toward mergers or alliances to share software development costs, while simultaneously expanding into South American tech centers for lower labor costs and a r...
Software Recalls, Mergers, and South American Tech Hubs Reshape the Auto Industry in 2025
In 2025, the auto industry will grapple with a 42% surge in software recalls (up from 13% in 2023), pushing major automakers like GM and Ford toward mergers or alliances to share software development costs, while simultaneously expanding into South American tech centers for lower labor costs and a r...
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40% Bias Score
Paraguay-Parana Waterway: Economic Lifeline, Drug Trafficking Route, and Environmental Threat
The Paraguay-Parana waterway, vital for South American agricultural exports, faces challenges from the environmental damage caused by large freighters, impacting fishermen, and is significantly used for drug trafficking by cartels such as Brazil's First Capital Command, leading to increased violence...
Paraguay-Parana Waterway: Economic Lifeline, Drug Trafficking Route, and Environmental Threat
The Paraguay-Parana waterway, vital for South American agricultural exports, faces challenges from the environmental damage caused by large freighters, impacting fishermen, and is significantly used for drug trafficking by cartels such as Brazil's First Capital Command, leading to increased violence...
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40% Bias Score
Lundin Mining Sells European Mines for US$1.52 Billion
Lundin Mining Corp. is selling its Zinkgruvan and Neves-Corvo mines to Boliden AB for up to US$1.52 billion, eliminating its net debt and enabling funding for South American copper projects, subject to regulatory approvals.
Lundin Mining Sells European Mines for US$1.52 Billion
Lundin Mining Corp. is selling its Zinkgruvan and Neves-Corvo mines to Boliden AB for up to US$1.52 billion, eliminating its net debt and enabling funding for South American copper projects, subject to regulatory approvals.
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8% Bias Score
EU and Mercosur Finalize Landmark Trade Deal Amidst Opposition
The EU and Mercosur finalized a landmark trade agreement after nearly 25 years, removing over 90% of tariffs on goods exchanged between the two blocs, connecting over 700 million people, and aiming to reduce EU dependence on China for raw materials; however, the deal faces significant opposition fro...
EU and Mercosur Finalize Landmark Trade Deal Amidst Opposition
The EU and Mercosur finalized a landmark trade agreement after nearly 25 years, removing over 90% of tariffs on goods exchanged between the two blocs, connecting over 700 million people, and aiming to reduce EU dependence on China for raw materials; however, the deal faces significant opposition fro...
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40% Bias Score
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Signed Despite Opposition
The EU finalized a trade deal with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay after 25 years of negotiations, despite opposition from France and concerns from European farmers over increased competition and environmental impacts; the deal reduces tariffs on various products but limits imports of speci...
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Signed Despite Opposition
The EU finalized a trade deal with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay after 25 years of negotiations, despite opposition from France and concerns from European farmers over increased competition and environmental impacts; the deal reduces tariffs on various products but limits imports of speci...
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48% Bias Score
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Defies Arrest, Launches International Tour
Exiled Venezuelan presidential candidate Edmundo GonzΓ‘lez Urrutia returned to South America on January 5th, meeting with Argentine President Javier Milei and planning further meetings in Uruguay and the US, defying a Venezuelan arrest warrant and challenging Nicolas Maduro's recent reelection.
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Defies Arrest, Launches International Tour
Exiled Venezuelan presidential candidate Edmundo GonzΓ‘lez Urrutia returned to South America on January 5th, meeting with Argentine President Javier Milei and planning further meetings in Uruguay and the US, defying a Venezuelan arrest warrant and challenging Nicolas Maduro's recent reelection.
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44% Bias Score
Milei's attacks strain Argentina-Chile relations
Argentine President Javier Milei's repeated verbal attacks on Chilean President Gabriel Boric since July 2023 have severely strained bilateral relations, despite Chile's attempts at de-escalation through diplomatic channels and ambassadorial appointments, leading to several diplomatic incidents and ...
Milei's attacks strain Argentina-Chile relations
Argentine President Javier Milei's repeated verbal attacks on Chilean President Gabriel Boric since July 2023 have severely strained bilateral relations, despite Chile's attempts at de-escalation through diplomatic channels and ambassadorial appointments, leading to several diplomatic incidents and ...
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60% Bias Score
Chancay Megaport to Boost South America's Asia-Pacific Trade
The newly inaugurated Chancay megaport in Peru, a joint project with China, is expected to significantly reduce transit times to Asia by 30 percent, facilitating trade and attracting foreign investment to boost South America's integration with the Asia-Pacific region.
Chancay Megaport to Boost South America's Asia-Pacific Trade
The newly inaugurated Chancay megaport in Peru, a joint project with China, is expected to significantly reduce transit times to Asia by 30 percent, facilitating trade and attracting foreign investment to boost South America's integration with the Asia-Pacific region.
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60% Bias Score
EU, Mercosur finalize landmark free trade deal
The EU and Mercosur finalized a free trade agreement after 25 years of negotiations, creating a massive free trade zone covering 780 million people, despite opposition from France and concerns about environmental standards and fair competition for farmers.
EU, Mercosur finalize landmark free trade deal
The EU and Mercosur finalized a free trade agreement after 25 years of negotiations, creating a massive free trade zone covering 780 million people, despite opposition from France and concerns about environmental standards and fair competition for farmers.
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44% Bias Score
EU-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement Finalized After 25 Years
After 25 years of negotiations, the EU and Mercosur finalized a free trade agreement in Montevideo, Uruguay, encompassing 700 million people across 32 countries and gradually eliminating tariffs on 91% of products; however, concerns remain regarding its impact on European agriculture and the Amazon.
EU-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement Finalized After 25 Years
After 25 years of negotiations, the EU and Mercosur finalized a free trade agreement in Montevideo, Uruguay, encompassing 700 million people across 32 countries and gradually eliminating tariffs on 91% of products; however, concerns remain regarding its impact on European agriculture and the Amazon.
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52% Bias Score
EU-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement Nears Finalization Amidst Concerns
The EU and Mercosur are poised to finalize a massive free trade agreement encompassing 700 million people, despite concerns about the impact on European farmers and deforestation in South America; the deal is expected to be announced on Friday.
EU-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement Nears Finalization Amidst Concerns
The EU and Mercosur are poised to finalize a massive free trade agreement encompassing 700 million people, despite concerns about the impact on European farmers and deforestation in South America; the deal is expected to be announced on Friday.
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40% Bias Score