China-Latin America BRI cooperation set to accelerate, after Colombia's formal accession: expert

A view of Bogota, Colombia's capital File photo: VCG Cooperation between China and Latin America under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) framework has entered a fast lane, evidenced by recent major developments.  Among the highlights is an agreement …

Protestant churches gain ground in Latin America in 21st century

SANTIAGO, Chile, May 25 (UPI) -- Once viewed as peripheral players, Protestant churches have risen over the past two decades to become influential actors in the spiritual and political realms across Latin America. According to data from the Pew Research …

Jorge Castañeda | What Trump’s policies mean for Latin America

Latin America has not figured prominently in US President Donald Trump’s foreign and trade policies during his first 100 days in office, despite the appointment of a Latino – Marco Rubio – as US Secretary of State. But that does not mean the region has …

Latin America trade halt with China would be disaster, says outgoing OAS chief

GAC's Eco-System Globalization Lands In Brazil, Marking Strategic Milestone In Latin America's Footprint.

(MENAFN- PR Newswire) Brazilian and Chinese government officials, business leaders and representatives gathered to witness this historic moment of China-Brazil automotive industry cooperation. At the event, GAC officially signed a comprehensive strategic …

America Crosses Into Competitive Authoritarian Rule Under Trump

In the March/April issue of Foreign Affairs, political scientists Steven Levitsky and Lucan Way argued that during the early months of President Donald Trump’s new administration, the United States was transitioning from a constitutional democracy to a …

Uruguayan Cardinal Predicts Pope Leo XIV Will Include Argentina Uruguay and Peru in His First Latin America Visit

As the Catholic world continues to get to know newly elected Pope Leo XIV, there’s growing excitement across Latin America — especially in Uruguay — about what could be his first big international trip as pontiff. And yes, his itinerary might just include …

BofA Starts Coverage of Corporacion America Airports (CAAP) With a Buy Rating

On Thursday, May 22, BofA Securities initiated coverage of Corporacion American Airports SA (NYSE:CAAP) and gave the stock a “Buy” rating with a price target of $24.70. The firm’s analyst highlighted various reasons for this positive stance. Key reasons …

Latin America Escapes EU Deforestation Blacklist

The European Commission has decided to exclude all Latin American countries from its list of “high-risk” deforestation zones under its new law against imported deforestation. Despite regions like the Amazon and the Gran Chaco suffering some of the planet’s …

The Growing Concern of Opioid Use in Latin America and What It Means

The opioid crisis that hit North America two decades ago serves as a warning. Latin America has historically had lower opioid use compared to the United States and Canada.  However, recent data show rising opioid consumption and opioid use disorder in …