Factbox-Lithium key element for electric vehicle ramp up
(Reuters) – Chile, the world’s second largest lithium producer, said it plans to transfer control of the production of the…
Latin America
Argentina’s economy teeters on the edge of deeper crisis as market anxiety grows- Reuters Poll
By Gabriel Burin BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentina’s economy will teeter on the edge of a deeper crisis in the…
Mexico’s lawmakers approve overhaul of mining industry
(Reuters) – The Mexican parliament’s lower house voted to press ahead with the proposed overhaul of the country’s mining laws…
Factbox-Chile lithium move latest in global resource nationalism trend
By Matthew Chye (Reuters) – Chile’s President Gabriel Boric announced on Thursday he would nationalise the country’s vast lithium industry…
French police cleared to use drones for crowd monitoring
PARIS (Reuters) – French police is allowed from Friday to use drones equipped with cameras for a wide range of…
China EV maker BYD to build $290 million battery component plant in Chile
HONG KONG (Reuters) – China’s BYD Co Ltd, the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) maker, plans to build a $290…
In meeting with big economies, Biden announces more funds to fight climate change
By Jeff Mason WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Joe Biden announced plans to increase U.S. funding to help developing countries fight climate…
Biden thanks Colombia for hosting Venezuelan refugees, eyes deeper partnership
By Jeff Mason and Julia Symmes Cobb WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden praised Colombian President Gustavo Petro on…
Brazil plans ‘digital tax’ on shipments from e-commerce giants -minister
SAO PAULO/BRASILIA (Reuters) -Brazil’s finance minister said on Thursday the country would implement a “digital tax” on shipments from e-commerce…
Russia´s Lavrov in Havana on Latam drive to shore up support
By Dave Sherwood HAVANA (Reuters) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met on Thursday with Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel and…