Police still searching for Texas man accused of killing five neighbors
(Reuters) – Over 200 law enforcement officers in Texas searched on Sunday for a man accused of shooting to death…
Latin America
Paraguay’s President-elect Santiago Pena: puppet or pragmatist?
By Lucinda Elliott and Daniela Desantis ASUNCION (Reuters) – Paraguay’s President-elect Santiago Pena, a clean-cut former central bank director, will…
Paraguay’s women battle to break political glass ceiling
By Lucinda Elliott ASUNCION (Reuters) – In Paraguay’s election on Sunday, Soledad Nunez, a 40-year-old engineer and former minister, is…
Colombia’s central bank raises benchmark rate to 13.25% in split vote
By Nelson Bocanegra BOGOTA (Reuters) -Colombia’s central bank board raised the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 13.25%…
Brazil’s Lula recognizes Indigenous territories halted by Bolsonaro
By Anthony Boadle BRASILIA (Reuters) – President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva legally recognized six Indigenous territories on Friday, fulfilling…
Cuervo tequila maker Becle narrows sales guidance after profit slump
By Isabel Woodford MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Mexican distiller Becle, the world’s largest tequila producer, narrowed down its forecasts for its…
Chevron could raise oil output in Venezuela by 50%, CEO says
By Sabrina Valle and Marianna Parraga HOUSTON (Reuters) – U.S. oil producer Chevron Corp could raise its production in Venezuela…
Exxon delivers record first-quarter profit on higher output
By Sabrina Valle HOUSTON (Reuters) – Exxon Mobil Corp made a record first-quarter profit by pumping more oil and gas,…
Embraer sees positive outlook for Ipanema aircraft after higher Q1 sales
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazilian planemaker Embraer SA said on Friday it has sold 33 Ipanema 203 aircraft in the…
Chile’s lithium takeover plan faces technical, political challenges
By Fabian Cambero SANTIAGO (Reuters) -While Chile’s plan to take control of its lithium industry has caused global shockwaves, state-led…