south america

Lithium pivotal to Europe’s massive trade deal with South America

Aerial view of brine ponds and processing areas of the lithium mine of the Chilean company SQM (Sociedad Quimica Minera)…

Argentina’s ‘anarcho capitalist’ Milei meets with Sam Altman, Tim Cook and Sundar Pichai in a bid to spur investment

Argentina President Javier Milei met with leaders of some of the world’s largest tech companies this week, embarking on a…

A nationwide strike in Argentina poses major test to Milei’s economic ‘shock therapy’

Argentina’s largest labor union grouping on Wednesday held a nationwide general strike to protest President Javier Milei’s shock economic agenda.…

What’s going on in Ecuador? TV station attack prompts president to declare war on armed gangs

Ecuador is in crisis mode, as it struggles to tackle a bloody drug war. President Daniel Noboa, who vowed to…

China says it stands ready to work with Argentina despite Milei criticism

China on Tuesday said it stands ready to work with Argentina, shortly after right-wing libertarian Javier Milei — who has…

Trump-admiring populist Milei wins in Argentina, edging the country closer to a dollarized economy

Argentina’s Javier Milei, a far-right political outsider often compared to former U.S. President Donald Trump, vowed to deliver on his…

Lionel Messi exits with apparent injury during Inter Miami match against Toronto FC

CNN  —  Lionel Messi’s return to the pitch was short-lived after the Argentine superstar was subbed off in the 37th…