Argentina annual inflation hits 114% but monthly rate slows unexpectedly
By Jorge Otaola BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentina’s annual inflation rate topped 114% in May, but in a silver lining…
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Brazil retail sales up 0.1% in April driven by Easter
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Retail sales in Brazil rose for the second consecutive month in April driven by Easter sales,…
Exclusive-World Bank chief to ‘push’ its balance sheet, vows to protect ‘AAA’ rating
By David Lawder KINGSTON, Jamaica (Reuters) – World Bank President Ajay Banga told Reuters that he will “push” the lender’s…
Iranian president arrives in Nicaragua amid regional tour
MANAGUA (Reuters) – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi arrived in Nicaragua on Tuesday, according to state media, marking his second stop…
Mexican interior minister will leave post to make presidential run
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico’s interior minister, a close confidant of the popular outgoing president, announced on Tuesday he would…
Uruguay’s Lacalle Pou, Biden discussed ways to expand economic ties
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Uruguay President Luis Lacalle Pou met with U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday, and the two leaders…
Neo-Nazi groups multiply in a more conservative Brazil
By Steven Grattan ITAJAI, Brazil (Reuters) – Last November, just hours before a social gathering for Haitian immigrants in the…
Bahamas court boosts Bankman-Fried’s challenge to post-extradition charges
By Luc Cohen NEW YORK (Reuters) -A Bahamas court on Tuesday temporarily barred the country’s government from agreeing to let…
Avolon says $4 trln needed to transform global jet fleet
By Tim Hepher PARIS (Reuters) -Global aviation needs $4 trillion over the next 20 years to fund new commercial deliveries…
Brazil airline Azul ready to raise capital after debt deals – CEO
By Gabriel Araujo SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazilian airline Azul is ready to raise additional capital, its chief executive said…