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Joe Biden's Rule Allowing Potentially Diseased Beef From Paraguay to Enter US Repealed by Senate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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Brazil's JBS says $1.25 billion Primo buy to boost Asian sales
Brazil's JBS SA (JBSS3.SA), the world's largest beef exporter, said on Friday its $1.25 billion purchase of Australian processed foods producer Primo Smallgoods would increase its presence in Asia.
Brazil meat company JBS to buy Australia's Primo for $1.25 billion
Brazil's JBS SA (JBSS3.SA), the world's largest beef exporter, has agreed to buy Australian processed foods producer Primo Smallgoods for $1.25 billion.
Petrobras scandal may change Brazil forever, Rousseff says
A widening corruption scandal at state-run oil company Petroleo Brasileiro SA may change the country forever, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff said on Sunday in her first public remarks since a swee
Mexico City awards $430 million train contract to Alstom
French engineering group Alstom SA has won a 5.812 billion peso ($429.4 million) contract to modernize 85 trains used in the Mexico City metro system, the government of the Mexican capital said.
Brazil's Embraer says strike blocking 'critical operations'
Brazilian planemaker Embraer SA (EMBR3.SA) said on Saturday that a strike that began this week stopped it from delivering planes, processing bills and conducting other "critical operations" after unio
Mexico scraps $3.75 billion China rail deal ahead of state visit
Mexico has revoked a $3.75 billion high-speed rail contract from a China-led consortium after its uncontested bid prompted an outcry from lawmakers, souring a state visit to Beijing next week by Presi
Venezuela to hike minimum wage 15 percent amid high inflation
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced on Monday a 15 percent increase in the minimum wage starting in December to protect workers from inflation of more than 60 percent.
Oi says no accord signed to make joint bid for Brazil's TIM
Brazilian telecommunications provider Oi SA (OIBR4.SA) said on Monday it has not entered into any agreement to join a group of rivals to buy Telecom Italia SpA's (TLIT.MI) stake in Brazilian phone com
Diageo, Jose Cuervo near deal to swap brands
Diageo PLC (DGE.L) is nearing a deal with Jose Cuervo that would give the British liquor company full ownership of Don Julio tequila in exchange for its Bushmills whiskey label, the Wall Street Journa
America Movil, Telefonica, Oi to bid for Brazil's TIM: report
Mexico's America Movil SAB, Spain's Telefonica SA and Brazil's Grupo Oi SA agreed to place a bid for and to break up TIM Participações SA (TIMP3.SA), Brazil's second-largest wireless carrier, Folha de
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