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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Argentina urges hold order on payment judgement to debt holders
In a filing with the US Supreme Court, Argentina seek stay of payment order issued by lower court.
Bunge Ltd explores options in biofuels investments
Bunge Ltd CEO is seeking to sell off its 'crown jewels' as depressed prices and operating losses have made the business unprofitable.
Eneva SA is in discussion to avoid redemption of OGX debt
Eneva SA, whose main shareholders EON SE and Eike Batista
Caixa Geral sells Portugal Telecom stake for EUR 196 million
State-owned lender Caixa Geral de Depositos would be selling a 6.11% stake in telecommunications firm Portugal Telecom.
Inbursa in talks to acquire Standard Bank's Brazil unit for USD 59.3 million
Grupo Financiero Inbursa was in discussions with Standard Bank Group to buy the latter's Brazilian business, sources told Bloomberg.
Brazil sells dollar bonds worth USD 3.2 billion
Brazil sold dollar bonds amounting to USD 3.2 billion set to mature in 2025 and established a new benchmark in international markets.
BTG working on bid for JPMorgan Commodities Unit - source
Grupo BTG Pactual was reportedly working up a bid to purchase the commodities unit of JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Slim moves on to Europe, Brazil after KPN bid failure - report
A Bloomberg report predicted that billionaire Carlos Slim could invest in telecom companies in Europe and Brazil after his botched buyout of Dutch telecom company Royal KPN NV.
Petrobras lands Libra license to operate
With its consortium, Petrobras leads to extract the oil from the Libra pre-salt mine.
CVM suspends public listing of Ser Educacional due to lack of prospectus data
Grupo Ser Educacional SA had 30 days to comply with Brazilian regulator CVM in order to life the suspension of its planned initial public offering.
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