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Mexico’s cartels are taking a $1.3 billion bite out of the economy through extortion—and they’re getting hungrier
Fortune
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It started with a phone call to a men’s clothing store in the heart of Mexico City’s historic center. “I need you to put together 10,000 pesos ($500) for me weekly, or else we’ll have to do something,” the voice said. The owner hung up and didn’t...
Brazil’s Lula warns of retaliation after Trump threatens with 50% tariff
Press TV
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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has called on the United States to treat Brazil with respect and warned of possible retaliatory measures if President Donald Trump follows through on a threat to impose a 50% tariff on Brazilian goods....
Mexico’s crematorium scandal: The slow and painful identification of 383 bodies
El País
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July 11, 2025
Fernanda Carrera is searching for her grandfather, José de la Cruz Carrera, among the 383 bodies recovered by authorities from the Plenitud crematorium in the Mexican city of Ciudad Juárez. In June, authorities discovered the bodies piled up in...
Brazil’s Soul Tested by 50% U.S. Tariffs: Pride, Anger and Unity in the Face of ‘Tarifaço’
The Rio Times
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July 11, 2025
(Feature Piece) When news broke on July 9 that the United States would slap 50% tariffs on all products from Brazil, the reaction across Brazil was one of astonishment and affront. This “tarifaço” (huge tariff) immediately stood out as an...
Mexico slams US border closure over screwworm outbreak, calls ban on cattle imports ‘exaggerated’
Daily Post
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July 11, 2025
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has openly criticised the United States government’s reimposition of a ban on cattle imports from Mexico, describing the move as excessive and economically damaging. Her remarks came during a press conference on...
Brazil to collect $1.8 billion from debt renegotiation with big companies
KDAL - Minnesota
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By Bernardo Caram BRASILIA (Reuters) -The Brazilian government secured 10.2 billion reais ($1.8 billion) in revenue from the first round of tax debt renegotiations with major companies this year, the Treasury’s attorney general and the Federal...
Argentina Asks US Appeals Court to Delay YPF Turnover Order
Rigzone
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July 11, 2025
Argentina asked a US appeals court for an emergency delay of an order requiring it to hand over by a Monday deadline its controlling stake in energy company YPF SA to help satisfy a $16 billion judgment. The government of Argentine President...
Brazil’s Lula warns retaliation to Trump tariffs but keeps diplomacy open
Financial Express
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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said he wanted to find a diplomatic solution to U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat of 50% tariffs on Brazilian exports, but vowed to reciprocate like-for-like if they take effect on August 1. “We’ll...
Brazil to look elsewhere in light of Trump's tariffs
MercoPress
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Friday, July 11th 2025 - 10:55 UTC Fávaro said alternatives were being sought for profuts that would become unaffordable to US consumers Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) has been entrusted with seeking new markets to replace...
Brazil warns of tariffs if Trump enacts 50% import taxes
ColoradoBiz
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July 11, 2025
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Thursday that he will impose retaliatory tariffs on the United States if President Donald Trump follows through on a pledge to boost import taxes by 50% over the South...
Brazil threatens to match Trump’s tariffs amid Bolsonaro trial row
The Hindu Business Line
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July 11, 2025
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Thursday that he will impose retaliatory tariffs on the United States if President Donald Trump follows through on a pledge to boost import taxes by 50% over the South American country's criminal...
Mexican president decries mass tourism anti-protests
The Gleaner
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July 11, 2025
A fierce protest in Mexico City railing against gentrification and mass tourism was fuelled by government failures and active promotion to attract digital nomads, according to experts, who said tension had been mounting for years. The criticism...
Argentina’s ex-president Fernandez to stand trial
News.Az
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An Argentine judge has ruled that former president Alberto Fernandez must stand trial for alleged corruption linked to insurance policies purchased by government departments during his 2019-2023 term. Fernandez will be prosecuted for "negotiations...
Latin America: A Lost Century For Catch-Up Growth
myMotherLode - California
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Tuesday, July 8, 2025 4:56 PM EDT Image Source: Pixabay It is common in talking about 1980s to refer to it as a “lost decade” for economic growth, when many developing economies around the world were trapped in destructive patterns of debt and...
Brazil urges EU to lift bird flu ban on chicken exports
The Poultry Site
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Fávaro defends health system, seeks trade resumption soon On Thursday, Brazil's Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Carlos Fávaro, participated in a high-level meeting by videoconference with the Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare of...
Government seeks $61 billion from MBJ deal
Jamaica Observer
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July 11, 2025
The Government of Jamaica is aiming to raise US$385 million through the securitisation of its concession fees at Sangster International Airport. The Government of Jamaica (GOJ) will be seeking to raise up to US$385 million (J$61.21 billion) in the...
Brazil threatens retaliatory tariffs against U.S. if Trump imposes 50% import taxes
The Globe and Mail
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July 11, 2025
Open this photo in gallery:Brazilians protest Trump's tariff announcement in Sao Paulo on Thursday. Many feel the U.S. President is trying to dictate the outcome of the criminal trial of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro.Andre Penner/The...
Wings of Change: IATA Calls Out the Cracks in Latin America’s Aviation Ascent
Business Traveler
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July 9, 2025
In late June, over 400 senior aviation executives, policymakers, and public officials convened in Bogotá for the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Wings of Change Americas (WOCA) conference—marking the first time the event was...
Mexico Launches Chocolate del Bienestar: A Sweet Blend of Nutrition and Social Impact
The Yucatan Times
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July 10, 2025
11 On July 10, 2025, the Mexican government unveiled Chocolate del Bienestar, a new initiative aimed at promoting healthy eating while supporting rural cacao producers. Spearheaded by President Claudia Sheinbaum and the Alimentación para el...
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Brazil hits back at Trump tariffs as Lula threatens 50% levies on US goods
Firstpost
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July 11, 2025
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has threatened to impose a 50 per cent tariff on all US goods after his American counterpart, Donald Trump, announced 50 per cent duties on all its exports. “If he charges us 50 per cent, we’ll charge...