Issue Oct 18-24 2023: Brazilian President Lula da Silva made an emphatic declaration regarding the need to increase the minimum wage on an annual basis, emphasizing that increases just to keep up with inflation were not enough.

Issue Oct 18-24 2023: In recent weeks, the Peruvian Ministry of Economy and Finance initially denied the country was in a recession, but later acknowledged it.

Issue Oct 18-24 2023: Argentina’s Minister of Economy, Sergio Massa, recently announced that 5G technology will arrive in Argentina and will provide better connectivity across the entire country.

Issue Oct 11-17 2023: Argentina faces its fourth major economic, political, and social crisis in 50 years. For several years, analysts have speculated about Argentina’s risk of hyperinflation.

Issue Oct 11-17 2023: Brazil will assume the presidency of the G20 on December 1st, taking the charge from India.

Issue Oct 11-17 2023: The Peruvian economy is in a dire situation with economic slowdown, increased poverty projections, and declining tax revenue. Large corporations owe the tax authority (Sunat) a staggering S/22.159 billion, with only 0.8% collectible as 99% of these debts are in dispute.

Issue Oct 11-17 2023: Since the pandemic, closures of nightclubs and bars in Colombia have become much more common.

Issue Oct 04-10 2023: Cobalt, also known as blue gold, is a mineral that could reposition Chile as a key nation for global development.

Issue Oct 04-10 2023: A recent BetterWork study found that Brazilians have a high level of work commitment.

Issue Oct 04-10 2023: The World Bank report titled “Connected: Digital Technologies for Inclusion and Growth,” highlights the potential of expanding digital connectivity in Latin America and the Caribbean to create more inclusive and dynamic societies.