South/Central America
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 establishment of new crushers.
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.
Shipping Giants Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd Begin Rerouting Ships to Avoid Red Sea as Houthi Attacks Increase
Following a series of attacks on ships in the Red Sea by Iranian-backed Houthi militants, shipping giants Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have rerouted their vessels, opting for the longer Cape of Good Hope route in South Africa.
Argentina Devalues Its Currency by 50% as Part of Shock Economic Measures
Argentina has announced a sharp devaluation of its currency, the Argentine peso, which will be devalued by 50%.




