Latin America

Elon Musk Endorses Argentine Stocks; Bond, ETF Rally Persists In Wake Of Milei's Election Victory
Mulino Triumphs In Panama's Presidential Race, Pledges Less 'Blah Blah Blah' And 'More Public Works And Money In Pockets'
Cinco De "Ut Oh": Mexico Investors Face "Dead Money" Scenario As Economy Slows, And Rate Cuts Less Likely
Mulino Triumphs In Panama's Presidential Race, Pledges Less 'Blah Blah Blah' And 'More Public Works And Money In Pockets'
Cinco De "Ut Oh": Mexico Investors Face "Dead Money" Scenario As Economy Slows, And Rate Cuts Less Likely
US Seeks To Counter China's Economic Clout In Latin America With New Trade Deals
Eramet's $800M Lithium Investment A Vote Of Confidence For Argentinian Economic Turnaround

Latin America Recent News

Bukele Announces Buyback Of Dollar Bonds To Slash El Salvador's Debt: Will Bitcoin Play A Role?
Bitcoin enthusiast and El Salvador President Nayib Bukele announced plans to repurchase some of the country’s dollar-denominated bonds. This strategic move aims to trim El Salvador’s external debt, further reducing fears of a potential default for the small Central American country.
5 Reasons Why Cryptocurrency Is Becoming a Preferred Payment Method in Emerging Markets
The digital transition has resulted in increased mobility and additional opportunities for the workforce in emerging markets.  As technology keeps evolving, there is a growing number of options to get paid, one of them cryptocurrency, which has swiftly skyrocketed in popularity. Recent statistics show that over one million transactions per day are processed in Ethereum. 
Chile's Lithium Vision: Ambitious Plans Shine While US Market Tries To Overcome Fragmentation
Chile plans to double lithium output to meet growing demand for clean energy. Government balancing state control and private investment.
Why Arcos Dorados Shares Are Plunging Today
Arcos Dorados Holdings (NYSE: ARCO) reports Q4 earnings miss despite strong sales, plans to open 80-90 new restaurants in 2024.
Argentine Stocks Surge As Central Bank Slashes Rates By 20% Following Inflation Slowdown: Milei Pushes For Dollar Legal Tender
Argentine stocks surged on Tuesday due to lower-than-predicted inflation figures and a 20-point interest rate cut.
Dragon Ball Legacy: Buenos Aires Hosts Massive Genki Dama Tribute For Akira Toriyama With 30,000 Fans
On Sunday, thousands gathered at Buenos Aires' Obelisk to pay tribute to Akira Toriyama, the creator of Dragon Ball, who died at 68 due to a sudden illness. The event drew about 30,000 fans of the iconic anime, which had recently returned with new episodes and films after several decades.
Argentine Stocks Rebound As President Milei Eyes Potential New IMF Deal, Exit From Capital Controls
Argentine stocks surge on rumors of a new IMF program to secure funding and lift capital controls, with President Milei aiming for mid-year reforms.
Argentina's President Javier Milei Spars With Lali Espósito, The Argentinian Taylor Swift
Javier Milei, Argentina's recently elected president, sparked controversy with his ongoing verbal attacks on popular Argentine singer and actress, Lali Espósito.
EXCLUSIVE: Argentina Lithium Spearheads Eco-Friendly Extraction Innovations In Northwest Argentina
Miles Rideout, VP of Exploration at Argentina Lithium, highlights the company's focus on lithium brine deposits in Northwest Argentina and the potential for revolutionary extraction methods. Argentina's open approach to mining makes it a key player in the lithium market. The global demand for lithium in sustainable technologies offers challenges and opportunities for responsible and efficient resource development.
El Salvador At Crossroads: IMF Deal Hinges On Bitcoin Rejection — Will Bukele Forgo His Dream?
Unlocking necessary funding to grow its economy might cost El Salvador and President Nayib Bukele the abandonment of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC).
Here's Why Venezuela's Failed Cryptocurrency Could Not Fix 359.99% Yearly Inflation
The Venezuelan government has reportedly put an end to its official cryptocurrency, the Petro. But what was the Petro? And why did it fail to solve the country's 359.99% inflation rate in 2023?
Argentina's Milei Condemns Socialism At Davos, Warns Against 'Left-Wing Doctors' Attacking Capitalism
Newly elected right-wing Argentine President Javier Milei champions libertarian ideals in speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
A Renter In This City Agrees To Pay Landlord In Bitcoin: A Sign Of Mainstream Status?
Argentina recorded its first ever rental agreement involving Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as a mode of payment between parties.

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