Brazil’s homeless population tops 200,000 after pandemic economic fallout
São Paulo, Brazil — Strolling through Trianon-Masp Park in the heart of São Paulo’s city center is an experience of contrasts. The lush, green foliage...
Month : May 2023
Mexican authorities rescue 113 migrants held in northern Mexico
Mexico City, Mexico — Authorities in Mexico discovered 113 migrants held in a private residence in the northwest state of Sonora on May 6. The...
27 dead after mine fire in southern Peru
Lima, Peru — At least 27 gold miners died of suffocation over the weekend in a mine in the southern Arequipa region of Peru. The...
Deforestation falls in Amazon in 2023, but grows in the Cerrado, Brazil’s second largest biome
São Paulo, Brazil – Deforestation dropped in the Amazon rainforest between January and April 2023 compared to the same period last year. However, there has...
After a challenging quarter, new report from TheVentureCity suggests now is the time to build
Economies globally have been rocked by turbulence throughout financial markets, and startups across Latin America have not been immune to the effects. Following a post-pandemic...
Lula attends King Charles’ coronation, secures $100 million from UK for Amazon Fund
São Paulo, Brazil — President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva attended the coronation of King Charles III in London on Saturday, and British officials announced...
Gustavo Petro’s approval rating drops to lowest point yet at 30%
Medellín, Colombia — Colombia President Gustavo Petro’s approval rating has fallen to 30%, according to a new poll released Monday by Opinómetro. The survey, released...
Brazil government resumes demarcation of Indigenous land
São Paulo, Brazil – After a five-year moratorium on granting land rights to Indigenous peoples, Brazil’s government has officially demarcated six new Indigenous territories throughout...
Presidents of Argentina and Brazil met to discuss easing Argentina’s IMF debt
Buenos Aires, Argentina — President Alberto Fernández met with his Brazilian counterpart, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, to help secure new investment for the country...
40,000 weapons seized in Mexico since 2018, 70% are from the U.S.: Mexican Secretary of Defense
Mexico City, Mexico — Mexican security agencies have reported an increase in seizures of arms and ammunition smuggled from the United States into the country....
