Belgian company Arseus buys software company in Brazil
Belgian medical equipment company Arseus struck a deal to acquire a pharmaceutical software maker in Brazil called Alternate Technologies.
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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Latin Idea Ventures invests in Linio
Latin Idea Ventures led the USD 50 million financing round of e-commerce platform Linio.
Mobli obtains USD60 million investment from Slim, other investors to expand visual search engine capabilities
A recent investment round by Israeli startup Mobli had secured USD60 million in investment from Carlos Slim's América Móvil and other institutional investors.
Anglo-American sells interest in Amapa iron ore mine to Zamin Ferrous
Zamin Ferrous purchases Anglo American shareholdings in Amapa iron ore mine in Brazil.
OSX Brazil bondholders to work with AlixPartners on OSX claim
Eike Bautista's OSX Brazil is to discuss details with last bankrupt employees since this whole morning.
Rocket Internet-backed Linio obtains USD50 million in new funding
E-commerce company Linio's USD50 million new investment would go towards company expansion.
Telefonica turns over control of Czech unit for EUR2.47 billion
Spanish telecommunications firm Telefonica said it had sold a 65.9% interest in its Czech unit to investment group PPF.
Tropical Storm Sonia threatens heavy rains in Mexico
Tropical Storm Sonia could bring intense rains in Western Mexico which was hit by flooding in recent months.
Two Brazilian banks reducing risk with Grupo EBX developments
The collateral provided by Batista and Grupo EBX have helped reduce the bank exposure risk for Banco Santander Brasil and Itau Banco.
Embraer under investigation by US and Brazilian authorities
Embraer under fire for corruption charges in the Dominican Republic.
