South/Central America

Joe Biden's Rule Allowing Potentially Diseased Beef From Paraguay to Enter US Repealed by Senate

The Senate on Thursday passed a bill reversing the rule of the administration of President Joe Biden allowing beef imports from Paraguay, which has a history of cattle-borne diseases.


Argentina's Economy Minister Issues Warning Over Fuel Shortages: Export Restrictions Loom

Sergio Massa, Argentina's Economy Minister and presidential candidate, has warned oil producers of impending export restrictions unless they address fuel shortages...

Brazil's Top Soybean Hub Mayor Courts Cargill and COFCO for Grain Crushing Boost

The mayor of Sorriso, Brazil's leading soybean producer, plans to attract investments for the local grain crushing industry, highlighting the region's global agricultural potential and promoting the e..

China, Nicaragua New Free Trade Agreement Begins

China and Nicaragua have initiated trading under a newly established free trade agreement, which formally started on Monday...


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Famous Venezuelan ice-cream store closes over milk shortage
An ice-cream store listed in the Guinness World Records book for its 863 different flavours has become the latest victim of Venezuela's economic crisis.
Mexico competition watchdog signs off on AT&T's Iusacell buy
Mexico's competition regulator on Sunday approved AT&T Inc's $1.7 billion purchase of local cellphone company Iusacell, with unspecified conditions, a statement said.
Cuba's famed cigars get a foot in door of U.S. market
Milagros Diaz has been rolling cigars for 48 years, so long she cannot even smell tobacco anymore, and she is thrilled that the U.S. market is finally opening up for her handmade Cuban "habanos".
Oil shock to tilt Mexico energy opening in private sector's favor
The allure of investing in Mexico's historic oil sector opening has been dimmed by the plummeting price of crude, putting pressure on the government to offer bigger incentives to private investors in
Brazil's Rousseff vows clean-up of scandal-tainted Petrobras
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, dogged by a multibillion-dollar corruption scandal at state-run oil company Petrobras, vowed on Thursday to stamp out graft at the flagship firm and place it under
Nissan recalls autos in Mexico to check Takata air bags
Nissan Motor Co Ltd (7201.T) said on Wednesday it has ordered the recall of more than 80,000 vehicles sold in Mexico to check for potential defects stemming from air bags made by Japanese company Taka
Tycoon Diniz in talks to buy part of Carrefour's Brazil unit
Brazilian tycoon Abilio Diniz is in talks with Carrefour SA about buying a stake in the French retailer's Brazilian unit, a source with direct knowledge of the situation said on Wednesday.
Citgo valued at more than $10 billion in revised bids
Citgo Petroleum Corp, Venezuela's U.S. oil refining unit, has received revised bids from at least four bidders, some which have valued the company at more than $10 billion, according to three people f
IMF says Argentina meets targets for more accurate data
Argentina has taken all the required steps so far to revamp its economic data but must still meet one more deadline as it seeks to bring the quality of its statistics in line with global standards, th
Brazil's CSN, partners see new venture done by end-2015
Cia Siderurgica Nacional SA, Brazil's largest diversified steelmaker, and a group of Asian partners agreed on Friday to move forward with a merger of their mining and logistics assets that would be co
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