December 13, 2023 Javier Milei, newly elected Argentinian president, begins 'shock therapy' by devaluing peso against dollar Argentina's new government has announced that it is devaluing its currency by more than 50% against the US dollar as part of a drastic effort to combat the nation’s economic woes.
December 9, 2023 Social media rejoices as KJP gets fact-checked for touting ‘Bidenomics’ on X: ‘Love community notes’ Social media users were amused when White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre received a "Community Notes" fact-check on X for touting "Bidenomics."
November 29, 2023 Panama's high court declares mining contract unconstitutional. Here is what happens next 20 year concession to a Canadian mining firm has been deemed unconstitutional by Panamanian Supreme Court, as protesters argued project was damaging environment.
October 22, 2023 Argentina election: Milei underperforms, but still reaches second round runoff against establishment's Massa Argentines went to the polls tonight in the first round presidential election, amidst rising inflation and poverty. Congressman Javier Milei, and Economy Minister Sergio Massa will face off in the second round.
October 10, 2023 Former Colombian President Ivan Duque calls for US to take more proactive role in Latin America Former Colombian President Ivan Duque discusses the current economic and geopolitical situation in Latin America, focusing on rising Chinese and Russian influence and upcoming elections in Argentina.
October 5, 2023 US trade deficit narrows more than expected in August, boosted by exports The U.S. trade deficit for August exceeded expectations by narrowing significantly, due to a notable increase in exports, which is likely to bolster economic growth in the third quarter.
September 14, 2023 Biden slams ‘MAGAnomics,' ignores Hunter’s legal woes in first speech since indictment President Biden addressed a crowd in Maryland Thursday to tout his economic agenda, but made no mention of the indictment against his son hours earlier in the morning.
September 4, 2023 United Arab Emirates creates federal authority for 'commercial gaming' industry A federal authority for "commercial gaming" has been announced in the United Arab Emirates. This is likely a sign that the nation plans to allow gambling.
August 24, 2023 China-dominated bloc offers Iran, Saudi Arabia membership in move that seeks to undermine US The BRICS economic bloc has agreed to add six members, thereby doubling its total membership. New members would include Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Ethiopia and Argentina.
August 22, 2023 China/Russia-led bloc takes on dollar, Western influence as Putin dodges summit over arrest fears The two-day BRICS summit is taking place in Johannesburg, South Africa, and includes heads of state from aspiring members such as Iran and Saudi Arabia as the bloc looks to expand.
