Costa Rica is being eyed by US officials as a possible location to establish temporary UN shelters and processing centers for refugees fleeing violence in El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala.

According to both sides, Dutch Multinational Unilever, one of the major producers of personal hygiene and home care products, will resume production in Cuba after receiving authorization to create a joint venture in which they will hold most of the shares.

Mexico, struggling to complete its structural reforms, is prepared to welcome Pope Francis in an event of great significance for the country.

Two Bolivian reporters won the prize in the radio category for their piece on violence against women within Bolivia. The piece was broadcast on Radio Fides.

Diminished growth in China is one of the main risks for the economies f Latin America, but research shows that Mexico and Argentina would be among the countries least affected by the Asian nation. 

The UN reported that more than 1,500 people were arrested in Cuba during the first two weeks of December, in many cases without warrant and before certain meetings or demonstrations could be planned. 

Clients of Mizuho Bank are interested in investing in Mexico’s energy sector, according to the bank’s international business director. 

The victory will require a considerable effort of international coordination, so there is work for all to do. 

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff called off a trip to Japan and Vietnam to save money after ordering a budget freeze of 10 billion reais (US$2.60 billion) that threatens to grind the government to a halt.

The next round of negotiations on the trade agreement will take place in the Turkish city of Ankara in the first quarter of 2016.