Exclusive-Chile to start lithium talks with SQM by mid-year to boost state control
By Fabian Cambero SANTIAGO (Reuters) -Chile will start talks with SQM over its operations in the Atacama “this semester” to…
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Brazilian reinsurer resolves US probe into fake Berkshire Hathaway story
By Jonathan Stempel WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A Brazilian reinsurer entered a nonprosecution agreement and will pay $5 million to resolve…
Explainer-Why are Ecuador lawmakers trying to impeach President Lasso?
QUITO (Reuters) – Ecuadorean opposition lawmakers and President Guillermo Lasso – or his lawyer – are scheduled to testify this…
Mexico inflation cools to lowest since Oct 2021, fueling rate cut hopes
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Mexican inflation slowed in the first half of April and reached its lowest level in a year…
Brazil eyes public campaign to slash tax waivers to companies -minister
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil’s government is considering clarifying the size of each company’s tax benefits as part of a campaign…
In Portugal, Brazil’s Lula tries to lure back foreign investors
By Catarina Demony and Gabriel Araujo LISBON (Reuters) – Trying to lure back wary foreign investors, Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio…
China talks down already weakening iron ore amid cloudy outlook: Russell
By Clyde Russell LAUNCESTON, Australia (Reuters) -The spot price of iron ore tumbled to a four-month low as Beijing once…
Chile’s lithium nationalization shines light on emerging tech
By Ernest Scheyder SANTIAGO (Reuters) -Chilean President Gabriel Boric’s plan to nationalize his country’s immense lithium industry is putting the…
Argentina’s lithium pipeline promises ‘white gold’ boom as Chile tightens control
By Lucila Sigal BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – In Argentina’s mountainous north, a strong pipeline of lithium projects close to coming…
Taiwan or China? Paraguay’s dilemma puts election race in the spotlight
By Lucinda Elliott and Daniela Desantis ASUNCION (Reuters) – From Paraguayan capital Asuncion to Taipei and Washington, diplomats, officials –…