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Mexico Overtakes Brazil as Latin America’s Startup Investment Hub For First Time in Over a Decade
The Rio Times
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August 14, 2025
For the first time in more than a decade, Mexico has pulled ahead of Brazil as the main destination for startup investment in Latin America. Official data from the Latin American Venture Capital Association (LAVCA) shows that in the first half of...
Brazil’s Market Tug-of-War: Locals Cash Out, Foreigners Double Down in 2025
The Rio Times
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August 15, 2025
Brazil’s stock market in 2025 reveals a sharp split between those who know the country best and outsiders chasing deals. Official data from B3 show that local institutional investors—such as pension funds and asset managers—have sold R$31.2...
Mexico’s ultra-low carbon methanol plant takes step towards completion
Lloyd's List
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A MEXICAN methanol mega-project has taken another important step to fruition, after a contract to build critical infrastructure was signed with an Italian engineering firm. Transition Industries has signed a heads of agreement contract with...
Brazil SC to start Bolsonaro coup trial in Sept
BDNews24
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Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro stands at his home while under house arrest, ordered by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, as he awaits trial over an alleged plot to overturn the 2022 election, in Brasília, Brazil, Aug 14, 2025....
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit Mexico in September
The Yucatan Times
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August 15, 2025
20 Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit Mexico in September to meet with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, a senior official familiar with the matter said Friday, August 15th. The meeting comes as America’s neighbors deal with U.S....
Finance | Challenges in Emerging Markets Investments
Press Banner - California
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August 15, 2025
“The U.S. innovates, China replicates, and Europe regulates.” —The Christian Science Monitor Developed Markets, Frontier Markets and Emerging Markets Trump tariffs (roughly 25%) punish American consumers, suppliers and foreigners (who will seek...
Argentina rejects Perónist statism, as America embraces it
San Gabriel Valley Tribune - California
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August 15, 2025
SACRAMENTO—When economist Javier Milei won the Argentine presidency in 2023, the international media portrayed his victory in the light of America’s burgeoning populist movement. “Who is Javier Milei?” asked The Guardian. Describing him as the...
Venezuela Poised to Escalate Territorial Dispute With Guyana
Oil Price
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August 15, 2025
Politics, Geopolitics & Conflict Now that Trump has gotten himself involved in numerous conflict venues, Venezuela’s Maduro is testing to see if he’ll have the bandwidth for another: Guyana, which is gearing up for its general elections on...
Home Depot Vs. Lowe's: Which Is The Best Investment As Q2 Results Approach?
myMotherLode - California
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Friday, August 15, 2025 10:10 PM EDT Image Source: Pixabay Looking ahead to next week’s earnings lineup, retail earnings from Home Depot (HD - Free Report) and Lowe’s (LOW - Free Report) will be a highlight, and it may be a worthy topic of whether...
Caribbean Flavours & Fragrances eyes $1-billion revenue mark as export push gains momentum
Jamaica Observer
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August 15, 2025
KELLY...we’re still having a lot of discussions with customers in the Dominican Republic. We are doing a little business in Dominican Republic and in Panama, and we’re hoping that based on some of the activities and some of the innovations that we...
Argentina’s 30 MMtpa LNG Ambition by 2030 – Is It feasible?
Offshore Engineer News
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August 15, 2025
by Melissa Lucio, Analyst, Latin America, Welligence Energy Analytics Aug 15, 2025 The development Argentina’s vast Vaca Muerta share is transforming the nation into a rising energy exporter, with oil and pipeline gas already flowing abroad and an...
Brazil announces US$5.5b in credits for exporters hit by US tariffs
The Gleaner
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August 15, 2025
The Brazilian government on Wednesday unveiled a plan to support local companies affected by a 50 per cent tariff imposed by the United States on several of the country’s exports. Dubbed ‘Sovereign Brazil’, the plan provides for a credit lifeline...
US court halts YPF share turnover in Argentina’s $16.1bn dispute
The Sun Daily
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August 15, 2025
NEW YORK: A US appeals court has temporarily halted an order requiring Argentina to surrender its 51% stake in YPF to satisfy a $16.1 billion judgment. The 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan paused the June 30 turnover ruling while...
Bank of America Securities Maintains a Hold Rating on Ambev S.A. (ABEV)
Yahoo Finance
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August 14, 2025
Ambev S.A. (NYSE:ABEV) is one of the best NYSE stocks to buy under $20. In a report released on August 1, Isabella Simonato from Bank of America Securities maintained a Hold rating on Ambev S.A. (NYSE:ABEV) without assigning a price target. Why...
Meliá Hotels expands presence in Latin America
Hotel Management Network
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August 14, 2025
Spain-based hotel group Meliá Hotels International is set to enhance its portfolio in Latin America with the signing of its first Meliá Collection hotel in Peru. The inauguration of the Lima-based hotel is planned in two stages. The initial phase...
Mexico’s Tourism Ministry making magic with new strategy
Travel Press
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August 15, 2025
Mexico’s Ministry of Tourism (SECTUR) has completed the first phase of its National Strategy to Strengthen Magical Towns — a program designed to help 177 Pueblos Mágicos grow sustainably and benefit local communities. As of July 31, SECTUR has...
Argentine prosecutor charges President Javier Milei over threats and defamation against journalist
MercoPress
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Friday, August 15th 2025 - 09:59 UTC Mengolini’s lawyer, Juan Grabois, said the investigation involves the alleged use of public funds “to finance a para-state psychological terrorism network” Argentine President Javier Milei has been formally...
South America’s critical minerals bounty has Power Minerals all fired up
Stockhead
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August 13, 2025
Having prospered in Argentina, Power Minerals is now planting its flag in Brazil's niobium and rare earths scene at Santa Anna. Pic: Getty Images Critical minerals are hot property and South America might hold the key to securing supplies Power...
CIBC Caribbean’s 2025 Walk for the Cure and 5K set for September 27
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
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August 16, 2025
Sports Roneil Walcott 6 Hrs Ago Robert Dumas, from left, chairman of the TT Cancer Society; Mahadeo Sebarath, head of country Trinidad CIBC; and Anthony Stoude, event director at the launch of the Walk for the Cure and 5K at CIBC Caribbean on Long...
Brazil’s Financial Morning Call for August 15, 2025
The Rio Times
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August 15, 2025
Brazil’s financial markets open today amid political maneuvering and economic headwinds. The Centrão, Brazil’s center-right coalition, has aligned with President Lula. It rejected Eduardo Bolsonaro’s push to pardon the alleged coup plotters of...