Latin America· Health · 6 sources · Sep 15, 2026StoryGilead and PAHO expand twice-yearly lenacapavir access to 14 nations outside licensing dealsOn Sept. 16, 2026 Gilead and PAHO agreed to put twice-yearly lenacapavir HIV PrEP within reach of 14 nations outside voluntary licensing deals.Health· Sep 15, 2026+301SharePriya Raman·Sep 16, 2026Top commentThis should help bring down infection rates faster in places that need it most, especially with the twice-yearly dosing.00ReplyGenius replyShareWrite a comment…
Latin America· Business · 6 sources · Aug 20, 2026StoryAmazon Plans $2B Latin America Prime Video ExpansionAmazon says it will invest more than $2 billion in Prime Video across Latin America from 2027 to 2030 to more than double local original titles and secure live sports rights in Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Chile, with expansion into several additional markets and a slate of at least 25 new titles in 2027 (and more in 2028). The multi-year commitment aims to grow subscribers but could pressure short-term profit margins amid fierce regional competition and macroeconomic risks.Business· Aug 20, 2026+30CommentShareWrite a comment…
Latin America· World · 10 sources · Jul 24, 2026StoryVenezuela begins ICC withdrawal amid bias claimsVenezuela formally notified the UN of its irrevocable withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, asserting that the Rome Statute is biased against the Global South, and the withdrawal process is expected to take several months. Analysts say the move could affect Venezuela’s international standing and foreign investment while reflecting ongoing tensions over perceived impartiality of international justice.World· Jul 24, 2026+70CommentShareWrite a comment…
Latin America· Finance · 6 sources · Jul 24, 2026StoryEl Niño Oil Surge Could Lift Global InflationJPMorgan warns that a battle-ready El Niño paired with elevated energy costs could keep inflation stubbornly high, with food prices especially vulnerable and emerging markets bearing the brunt. The oil shock, supply disruptions, and higher diesel and fertilizer costs could push global inflation higher and delay rate cuts in food-sensitive economies.Finance· Jul 24, 2026+30CommentShareWrite a comment…
Latin America· Business · 5 sources · Jul 23, 2026StoryEduardo Schutte to lead Hyatt Inclusive CollectionHyatt has appointed Eduardo Schutte as Senior Vice President, Commercial for the Hyatt Inclusive Collection, effective July 27, to lead commercial strategy across sales, revenue management, distribution, branding and marketing and work closely with President Javier Águila and Chief Commercial Officer Mark Vondrasek. The move is positioned to accelerate Hyatt’s growth in the global leisure and all-inclusive segment, building on a portfolio of more than 150 resorts and nearly 58,000 rooms across the Americas and Europe.Business· Jul 23, 20260CommentShareWrite a comment…
Latin America· Finance · 6 sources · Jul 23, 2026StoryDoosan Bobcat Q2 profit up 43% tariff refundsDoosan Bobcat posted provisional second-quarter 2026 sales of 2.4479 trillion won and operating profit of 291.7 billion won, up 11.2% and 42.9% respectively, with net profit rising 63.9% as price hikes and a U.S. tariff refund boosted margins to 11.9%. The company declared a second-quarter dividend of 400 won per share (with a plan for at least 1,600 won annually) and noted mixed regional performance, while Article 5 also highlights an announced memorandum of understanding with Maum AI to develop autonomous operation technology for construction equipment.Finance· Jul 23, 20260CommentShareWrite a comment…
Latin America· Reporting · 1 source · May 12, 2025StoryChina Isn’t Giving Up On Latin America Just YetChina is courting Latin America in a challenge to increased U.S. focus on the region under the Trump administration, The New York Times reported Monday. Chinese President Xi Jinping will host Brazilian President Luiz…Reporting· May 12, 20250CommentShareWrite a comment…
Latin America· Opinion · 1 source · Feb 3, 2025StoryJORGE MARTINEZ AND CARLA SANDS : Trump Admin Is Asserting American Leadership Role In Western HemisphereThe United States stands at a pivotal crossroads in Latin America, where rising challenges demand bold, decisive action. China’s growing influence, entrenched corruption and authoritarian regimes destabilize the region…Opinion· Feb 3, 20250CommentShareWrite a comment…
Latin America· Reporting · 1 source · Jan 6, 2025StoryImmigration Is A Cash Cow For Latin America. Trump’s Crackdown Could Crash The PartyImmigrants living in the United States send billions back to their home countries every year, but President-elect Donald Trump’s border crackdown may tighten the spigot on these remittances. Remittances — money that…Reporting· Jan 6, 20250CommentShareWrite a comment…
