Economy

Sales for Mother’s Day in Argentina decline once again

Published on: October 19, 2026
12:29

Buenos Aires, Oct 19 (Prensa Latina) Mother’s Day in Argentina was not a positive occasion for retailers—particularly small and medium-sized enterprises—as sales fell once again, dealing another blow to this already beleaguered economic sector.

Chilean academic forum analyzes Fidel’s ideas and changes in Cuba

Published on: October 18, 2026
11:28

Santiago, Chile, Oct 18 (Prensa Latina) — The Fidel Castro Ruz Permanent International Academic Forum, established in Chile, analyzed the ongoing relevance of the Cuban Revolutionary leader’s thought within the economic and social transformations currently underway on the island.

“Nicaragua Exporta” strengthens trade ties

Published on: October 16, 2026
10:59

Managua, Oct. 16 (Prensa Latina) The second edition of the "Nicaragua Exporta 2026" platform kicked off with the participation of over 300 national and international delegates.

US persists attempting to suffocate Cuba, fines BICSA Bank

Published on: October 15, 2026
15:29

Washington, Oct 15 (Prensa Latina) — Determined to suffocate Cuba, the United States government has announced new sanctions targeting the island’s financial system—this time against the Banco Internacional de Comercio S.A. (BICSA).

China’s Premier International Trade Fair begins

Published on: October 15, 2026
14:14

Guangzhou, China, Oct 15 (Prensa Latina) The 140th edition of the China Import and Export Fair opened with the participation of over 30,000 companies and approximately 340,000 foreign buyers.

Ecuador keeps power outages for the industrial sector

Published on: October 15, 2026
13:59

Quito, Oct 15 (Prensa Latina) The Ecuadorian government is maintaining previously scheduled power disconnections for high- and medium-voltage industries, although it ruled out extending them for seven consecutive days as an official directive had indicated.

Cuba evaluates efforts to boost foreign trade and foreign investment

Published on: October 15, 2026
11:59

Holguin, Cuba, Oct 15 (Prensa Latina) — Cuban Deputy Minister of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment Deborah Rivas led a working visit here to evaluate efforts to boost foreign trade and foreign investment.

Argentine Chief of Cabinet fined for non-compliance with law

Published on: October 15, 2026
10:44

Buenos Aires, Oct 15 (Prensa Latina) A court has imposed daily fines of 100,000 pesos (65 dollars) on Diego Santilli—Chief of Cabinet for President Javier Milei—for failing to comply with the University Financing Law, in an effort to compel its implementation.

Chile: ECLAC forecasts a positive outlook for regional trade in 2026

Published on: October 15, 2026
10:14

Santiago, Chile, Oct 15 (Prensa Latina) The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) will launch the report "International Trade Outlook for Latin America and the Caribbean 2026" at its headquarters in this capital, forecasting positive results for the year.

Australian court overturns Aboriginal protection for mining project

Published on: October 14, 2026
10:29

Canberra, Oct 14 (Prensa Latina) The Federal Court of Australia has set aside an Aboriginal heritage protection order that was blocking the development of the McPhillamys gold mine in New South Wales.

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