Economy

Brazil considers imposing restrictions on U.S. goods purchases

Published on: September 18, 2025
06:48

Brasilia, Sep 18 (Prensa Latina) The Brazilian government evaluates imposing restrictions on government purchases of goods produced in the United States, as a reciprocal measure to the sanctions imposed by the administration of Donald Trump against the South American country.

Ecuador: Broad rejection for end of diesel subsidy, according to poll

Published on: September 18, 2025
06:46

Quito, Sep 18 (Prensa Latina) The elimination of the diesel subsidy in Ecuador ordered by President Daniel Noboa significantly hits the majority of citizens, according to a study by the Center for Research and Specialized Studies (Ciess).

Cuba denounces tightening of US blockade

Published on: September 17, 2025
17:12

Havana, Sep 17 (Prensa Latina) The damages caused by the US blockade against Cuba increased by $7.556 billion last year, Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez reported to the Diplomatic Corps and the press.

Ecuador: At least 10 detainees in protests against diesel price

Published on: September 17, 2025
12:25

Quito, 16 Sep (Prensa Latina) Ecuador's Interior Minister, John Reimberg, informed about 10 people who are being detained for their participation in protests against the elimination of diesel subsidies.

Cuba: FM to reveal recent damages from US blockade

Published on: September 17, 2025
08:10

Havana, Sep 17 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez will present a report on the most recent damage caused by the United States' economic blockade against the Caribbean nation.

Pakistan and Kazakhstan with initiatives to boost trade

Published on: September 17, 2025
07:40

Islamabad, Sep 17 (Prensa Latina) Pakistan and Kazakhstan agreed to strengthen connectivity and trade cooperation by initiating direct flights, accelerated business visa benefits and holding joint business forums.

Majority of Argentines skeptical of Milei’s repeated promises

Published on: September 16, 2025
13:01

Buenos Aires, Sept 16 (Prensa Latina) President Javier Milei asked Argentines to endure his harsh austerity policies and once again painted a bright future of abundant prosperity if they do so, but most people today remain cautious and skeptical.

Cuba strengthens entrepreneurial process with NAE Project

Published on: September 16, 2025
12:24

Havana, Sep 16 (Prensa Latina) The implementation of an initiative called NAE Dialogues (New Economic Actors) received additional impetus through a meeting held at Quinta de los Molinos in Havana, which brought together 60 entrepreneurs, along with representatives from the European Union (EU) and other entities that support this idea.

Ecuador: Indigenous people demand end of decree on diesel

Published on: September 16, 2025
11:29

Quito, Sep 16 (Prensa Latina) The Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (CONAIE) and its political arm, Pachakutik, demanded that the government repeal the decree that eliminated the diesel subsidy.

Argentine metallurgical industry fell in August

Published on: September 16, 2025
10:31

Buenos Aires, Sep 16 (Latin press) Metallurgical activity in Argentina fell 6.1 percent year -on -year in August and 2.3 monthly compared to July, which caused the use of the installed capacity to collapse at 44.8 percent.

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