Venezuela’s Oil Minister Resigns Amid Arrests Linked to Corruption Allegations
Tareck El Aissami announced his resignation in a tweet on Monday as the government carried out a series of arrests as part of Nicolás Maduro’s government’s investigations into acts of corruption
Latin America, Caribbean Need More Trade Partners to Fight Food Insecurity, FAO Says
Approximately 56 million people in the region suffer from hunger, while around 268 million live in a state of food insecurity, according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization
As Nearshoring Increases the Demand for Specialized Talent, How Prepared Is LatAm?
Despite the advances, analysts believe the region is not in conditions to meet the demand for specialized professionals that the new trend will bring
Amazon Delivery Firms Say Racial Bias Taints Customer Reviews of Black, Latino Drivers
Time and again, they say, drivers of color get worse feedback than their White counterparts. The ratings help determine pay and employment
Bank Crisis Will Mean Regulatory Rethink, Goldman Sachs Group’s Beth Hammack Says
Goldman hasn’t been immune to troubles in Latin America. The firm holds 1.065 billion reais ($203 million) in credits to distressed retailer Americanas SA due to swaps transactions with the Brazilian firm
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Sea’s Billionaire CEO, Shopee Owner, Tells Staff ‘The Worst Is Over’
In a stark about-face from years of prioritizing global expansion, the company has shuttered operations in India and some European and Latin American markets to trim costs and reach positive cash flows
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Seizure of an American Firm’s Marine Terminal in Mexico Adds to Tension with US
The seizure of a US company’s marine terminal in Mexico has drawn criticism from a US senator and risks sparking more tension between the two nations amid spats over energy and security
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Lula da Silva’s Approval Ratings Top Jair Bolsonaro, Trail His Previous Terms: Ipec
Lula, who was investigated for alleged bribes and mishandling of funds and served a prison sentence in 2018, beat the conservative Bolsonaro in last year’s election by less than two percentage points
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Fed to Consider a Pause as Fallout From SVB Disturbs Markets
A busy week in Brazil begins with the central bank’s survey of market expectations on inflation, which continue to edge further above target through 2025
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Working as Digital Nomads Could Mean a Tax Bill for Some International Workers
When does doing a little work on vacation turn into a stay that piques the interest of local tax authorities? And does a UK company, for example, face tax complications abroad if they have staff and key decision makers are dotted across Europe working remotely?
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What Can You Do to Stop Climate Change? Find Out With a Board Game
The Climate Puzzle, a board game developed by Danish climate company D-mat, uses emissions data to show players how to live more sustainably
Exclusive: Meta’s Latest Layoffs to Include Staff In Argentina
The company’s CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg confirmed another round of layoffs this week affecting 10,000 employees, after having made 13% of the company’s total staff redundant in November
Life After SoftBank: Claure, Passoni, Nyatta Plan to Team Up In a New Fund
Bloomberg Línea has learned that the three former executives intend to work together again for Bicycle Capital after the non-compete agreement with SoftBank ends