Javier Milei-Argentina

Argentina’s Economic Resurgence: Milei’s First Year as President Brings Unexpected Growth

During his inaugural year as Argentina's president, Javier Milei has waged a contentious but largely successful campaign against inflation. Now, Argentines are receiving more encouraging news: the economy is growing again. On July 18, Bloomberg reported a surprising uptick in...
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

Brazil President Lula Calls for Greater South American Integration and Strategic Partnerships Beyond Continent

Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva made a powerful case for deepened regional integration among South American nations at the forum "Um Projeto de Brasil" (A Brazil Project), celebrating the 30th anniversary of Carta Capital magazine. Speaking on Wednesday,...
Venezuela

Venezuela Face Challenging Presidential Election Amid Corruption and Intimidation

Venezuelans head to the polls on Sunday to vote for their next president, this election will be marked by corruption, intimidation, and violence, just as other elections in the South American nation have been for the last 20 years. Even...
US-Mexico, Border Wall

What Challenges Did One Family Face in Highlighting Biden’s Migration Dilemma?

Pedro Naranjo, a Venezuelan air force lieutenant, and his father fled to the United States together due to fear of being jailed for plotting against Nicolás Maduro's socialist government. The retired Gen. Pedro Naranjo is currently in legal limbo in...
Crime

What Impact Does Crime Reduction Have on Economic Growth in Latin America?

Crime and violence are significant concerns in Latin America and the Caribbean, accounting for nearly half of the world's intentional homicide victims. The region's average homicide rate is 10 times higher than in other emerging markets and developing economies, and...
Palestinians

The Gaza Crisis and Its Implications for Latin America

The Hamas terrorist attack on Israel and the Netanyahu government's response have placed Latin American countries in a dilemma on the conflict and the world stage. The region has exhibited major internal divisions, with the left supporting the Palestinian platform...
Xi Jinping-Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)

What is the future of Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)?

In 2013, Chinese President Xi Jinping launched the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) to link other countries to China for transactions, directly providing loans and technical services to build infrastructure like rail, roads, ports, and industrial establishments. The plan aimed...
Peruvian authorities have rescued 23 Afghans from migrant Traffickers on the border with Brazil

Peru Rescue 23 Afghans from Migrant Traffickers

Lima, Peru Peruvian authorities have rescued 23 Afghans from migrant Traffickers on the border with Brazil, according to the Office of the Attorney General of Peru. Those migrants trying to get to Ecuador paid human traffickers to take them across...
India-Latin America Relations: Foreign Policy- Geopolitical and Geo-economically Ties

India-Latin America Relations: Foreign Policy- Geopolitical and Geo-economically Ties

India achieved an annual export figure of more than US $ 400 billion in the year 2021-22. Recently, India signed Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with Australia and the United Arab Emirates and ongoing trade negotiations with the UK, the European...