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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Telecom Italia sees Patuano as new CEO to replace Bernabe
In a company announcement, Telecom Italia SpA Chief Operating Officer Marco Patuano was appointed as interim chief executive due to former Chief Executive Officer Franco Bernabe quitting his post yest
LionGold in discussions to buy Peruvian miner
Peruvian miner IRL confirmed on Friday that the company was in discussions with LionGold Corp for an acquisition transaction, said a Reuters report.
Anima Educacao says USD 158 million IPO set for this month
Educational company Anima Educacao would be undertaking a USD 158 million IPO later this month.
China Minmetals passes first-round bid to buy Glencore-Xstrata's Las Bambas mine
China Minmetals managing director Gu Liangmin said the company would be careful about their decision to buy the Las Bambas copper mine of Glencore-Xstrata.
Singaporean state fund GIC Pte invests in Brazilian sewage and water treatment plant
A BRL 300 million investment would be done GIC Pte in Aegea Saneamento e Participacoes SA.
Portugal Telecom and telecom giant Oi consolidates in new merger
Portugal Telecom announced in a statement that it would be merging with Brazilian telecom company Oi.
Vapores finalizes loan package to expand fleet
A USD347 million loan package was finalized by Chilean shipping form Compania Sud Americana Vapores to purchase new ships.
Pacific Rubiales acquires Petrominerales in COP1.6 billion deal
Colombia's largest private oil company Pacific Rubiales Energy Corp intended to purchase oil producer and explorer Petrominerales Ltd in a COP COP1.6 billion or USD1.55 billion deal, according to its
Alfa plans IPO of its food unit
Alfa, the Mexican conglomerate, had laid out plans to conduct an IPO of its food subsidiary Sigma Alimentos.
BRICS nations concerned about cyber snooping reports
Foreign ministers of the BRICS nations expressed concerns about cyber snooping reports on individuals, businesses and country leaders.
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