Protests in Peru, a soccer fan poses and more top photos this week from Latin America

Police in Lima, Peru, faced off with anti-government protesters. A young soccer fan posed for a photo as the FIFA U-20 World Cup began. Researchers inspected mosquitos carrying Wolbachia, a dengue-blocking bacteria, in Campinas, Brazil. ×...

Brazilian Buy for Data and AI Consultancy Artefact

October 2 2025 Enterprise data and AI consulting company Artefact has acquired Finor, a Brazilian firm with similar expertise, specialized in the banking, financial services and insurance sectors. Artefact specializes in data and AI transformation...

Argentina's Milei suffers political blow with veto override

Argentinian lawmarkers overturned two vetos by President Javier Mileion Thursday, marking a setback for the leader ahead of the a midterm election which could shape the future of his controversial economic reforms. The Argentinian Senate...

Mexican fintech Kapital plans IPO within three years, CEO says

Mexican financial technology firm Kapital could pursue an initial public offering (IPO) within the next three years, Chief Executive Rene Saul said on Thursday. "In the next three years we would be looking for the IPO," he said at a press...

Colombian to face trial in Korea's largest cocaine case

A Colombian national will stand trial for their alleged involvement in the production of 61 kilograms of cocaine worth 30 billion won ($21 million) in South Korea, prosecutors said Friday. According to the Incheon District Prosecutors’ Office, the...

Brazil’s CONAMA Standardizes Rules for Issuance of Authorizations for Suppression of Native Vegetation on Rural Properties

On September 16, 2025, Brazil’s National Environmental Council (CONAMA) published Resolution No. 510/2025, which establishes technical criteria, validity conditions, transparency, integration, and disclosure requirements related to the issuance of...

Technology The Independent ICE just bought new tool to monitor hundreds of millions of smartphones. Experts say it’s dangerous

Immigration and Customs Enforcement is reportedly seeking to buy access to a powerful suite of highly controversial surveillance tools that will allow the agency to monitor people’s locations based on data from hundreds of millions of mobile...

SAAM Towage Peru Celebrates the Addition of the Charrán to Its Fleet

SAAM Towage, the largest tug operator in the Americas, christened the Charrán, a state-of-the-art vessel that joined the company’s fleet to provide services at the terminal in Callao, Peru’s leading port and one of the most important along the...

Lunch Wrap: ASX powers higher on tech strength amid broad gains

Tech is leading the ASX 200 higher today, with broad support from most sectors. Pic: Getty Images ASX climbs 0.35pc by lunchtime Nine of 11 sectors higher, with tech leading the way Energy, utilities in the dumps as crude oil sinks The ASX 200 is...

CropChem Unveils Brazil’s First Dual-Action Acaricide-Insecticide

Introducing an unprecedented mixture to the Brazilian market, CropChem has launched Perseus Duo, an acaricide and insecticide that combines Spirodiclofen (400 g a.i./L) and Abamectin (70 g a.i./L). With this innovation, farmers now have access to...

CIBC Caribbean Congratulates the Six Latest Graduates of its Chief Commercial Office Immersion Training Programme

The six newest trainees in CIBC Caribbean’s Chief Commercial Office Immersion programme have exploded the myth that it is difficult to find young people to dedicate themselves to the rigors of working in the Financial Services sector. That was the...

BJP condemns Rahul for his ‘attack on democracy’ remarks in Colombia

The BJP on Thursday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his “attack on democracy” in India remarks at a seminar in Colombia, accusing him of making baseless claims about the country to “degrade” its stature on foreign soil. The ruling party...

‘Disgrace’: BJP condemns Rahul Gandhi for ‘attack on democracy’ remarks in Colombia

New Delhi, Oct 2 (PTI) The BJP on Thursday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his “attack on democracy” in India remarks at a seminar in Colombia, accusing him of making baseless claims about the country to “degrade” its stature on foreign...

ASX powers high on broad gains as tech leads

ASX climbs 0.35pc by lunchtime Nine of 11 sectors higher, with tech leading the way Energy, utilities in the dumps as crude oil sinks The ASX 200 is looking chipper so far today, taking Wall Street’s tech-happy cues and lifting about 0.35% by...

Why Amplitude Energy, Brazilian Rare Earths, Nexgen, and Northern Star shares are falling today

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Fifa unveils Trionda, the official 2026 World Cup ball celebrating US, Mexico and Canada

NEW YORK, Oct 3 — Fifa has unveiled the official match ball for the 2026 World Cup, combining high-tech refinements and design details celebrating the three co-host countries—the United States, Mexico and Canada. The ball, called Trionda, was...

Aviation startup tests 'sky train' technology in North Texas

The company is starting with smaller air cargo carriers as a gradual way to bring the technology to the FAA and start making an economic impact. FORT WORTH, Texas — This article was originally published by our content partners at the Dallas...

Mobilization in Argentina against Milei’s veto of the pediatric emergency law

The workers of the Garrahan Hospital insist that health, education, pensions and disability care are fundamental rights that cannot be curtailed. The presidential veto of the pediatric emergency law generated strong rejection among workers. Photo:...

Sports Piracy Operator Goes From Jail To Getting Hired By a Tech Unicorn In a Month

An anonymous reader quotes a report from TorrentFreak: The operator of a popular pirate sports streaming site in Argentina has gone from spending time in jail with murderers to landing a new high-profile job a month later. Alejo "Shishi" Warles,...

In Argentina, Milei faces a new setback as Congress overturns spending vetoes

President Javier Milei presents a draft reform of the criminal code to be sent to Congress at Ezeiza Prison Complex in Ezeiza, Argentina, Oct. 2, 2025. RODRIGO ABD / AP Argentina's struggling President Javier Milei suffered a new setback on...