Latin America tops four million coronavirus cases

Latin America tops four million coronavirus cases

More than four million coronavirus cases have been recorded in Latin America and the Caribbean, half of them in Brazil, according to an AFP tally based on official figures.
Pandemic could push 45 million in Latin America into poverty: UN

Pandemic could push 45 million in Latin America into poverty: UN

The COVID-19 pandemic could push 45 million people from the middle classes into poverty in already economically troubled Latin America and the Caribbean, the United Nations said on Thursday.
World scrambles to contain COVID-19 as infections spread

World scrambles to contain COVID-19 as infections spread

Coronavirus cases spread in Europe and beyond on Wednesday (Feb 26), with Latin America confirming its first patient as the world scrambled to contain the epidemic.
Women's Day marches fill Latin America capitals to denounce femicide

Women's Day marches fill Latin America capitals to denounce femicide

Tens of thousands took to the streets of Buenos Aires and capital cities across Latin America Thursday (Mar 8) to mark International Women's Day and protest against gender-based violence.
LatAm leaders mourn Chavez

LatAm leaders mourn Chavez

Latin America mourned the death of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Tuesday as the United States expressed hope his passing would lead to improved relations with the oil-rich state.
Travel agents from Latin America to survey Vietnam

Travel agents from Latin America to survey Vietnam

Asian Trails Co. Ltd has planned to cooperate with its foreign partners to invite 12 travel agents from Latin America to Vietnam to survey tourist products in the country.
EIB supports its second metro line project in Vietnam

EIB supports its second metro line project in Vietnam

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a €150 million loan to Vietnam to finance the construction of a metro line project in Ho Chi Minh City.