South/Central America

Joe Biden Administration Sanctions Colombian Maritime Companies Preying on Vulnerable Migrants Seeking to Enter US

The administration of President of Joe Biden has implemented visa restrictions on executives of several Colombian maritime transportation companies accused of exploiting vulnerable migrants seeking to enter the US.


American Businessman Accused of Hiring Hitman to Kill His Wife for Massive Insurance Money Admits Funneling Millions to Lover's Business

An American businessman is currently on trial in Jamaica for allegedly hiring a hitman to kill his wife to collect a massive life insurance payout...

Taiwan Seeks US Funding as Chinese Warplanes Slowly Approach the Country

Taiwan's military engages in talks with the United States over newly allocated funding following reports of Chinese military aircraft breaching the sensitive median line of the Taiwan Strait...

Brazil Judge Opens Inquiry Into Elon Musk for Alleged Obstruction of Justice

A Supreme Court judge in Brazil has launched an investigation into Elon Musk for alleged obstruction of justice...


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Top deals of the Day - Bids, Mergers and Acquisitions
The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported on Wednesday including Telefonica Deutschland, Devon Energy, Metro AG, Devon Energy Corp and others
Banco de Bogota to issue stock to fund acquisitions
Colombia's second-largest bank, Banco de Bogota, will issue up to 1.3 billion pesos ($677 million) in stock on Wednesday to raise cash to pay for BBVA Panama, which it announced it was buying in July,
Telecom Italia aims to sell Italy, Brazil towers next year
Telecom Italia expects to conclude the sale and lease back of its mobile towers in Italy and Brazil next year, its chief executive said on Wednesday, along with a separate sale of some digital broadca
Top deals of the day - Bids, Mergers and Acquisitions
The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported on Tuesday including Nokia, IntercontinentalExchange Group, Goldman Sachs and others.
Atomico announces USD476 million fund for later-stage startup investments
Atomico's Fund III was intended to provide financial support to startups who are raising money via later-stage funding rounds to aid them in scaling their businesses.
Bitcoin gains momentum in market, reaches USD700 as US Senate discusses regulation
As the value of the Bitcoin reached a landmark USD700 valuation, The US Senate committee held a hearing with experts, lobbyists and federal regulators to discuss about the potential threats, risks and
Brazil's OGX considers legal steps after Petronas rescinds $850 mln deal
OGX Petróleo e Gás Participações SA, the Brazilian oil producer that filed for bankruptcy protection, is reviewing legal options after Malaysia's Petroliam Nasional Bhd canceled its agreed purchase of
Top deals of the Day - Bids, Mergers & Acquisitions
The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported on Monday including Forbes, Axel Springer, MidCap Financial LLC, Goldman Sachs and others.
What to watch in the week ahead
Investors remain inclined to take markets higher in the absence of anything that would suggest equities should fall. The market seems to have hit a stage where strong data helps and weak data affirms
CFR Pharmaceuticals issues formal bid for Adcock Ingram
Chilean drug maker CFR Pharmaceuticals issued a formal bid to acquire 100% of the issued share capital of South African pharmaceutical company Adcock Ingram Holdings Limited for USD1.26 billion.
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