Nubank seeks US bank charter for growth beyond Latin America
Nubank Seeks U.S. National Bank Charter São Paulo, Sept. 30 – Brazilian digital bank Nubank has announced that it has applied for a National Bank Charter to operate in the United States, marking a significant step toward expanding beyond Latin America. The company stated that this move aligns with its goal to explore international prospects, […]
Wealthy Americans are now pursuing ‘golden’ visas in Latin America, Asia, and Africa.
Golden Visas Gain Popularity Among Wealthy Americans As the appeal of “golden” visas grows, surprising destinations are catching the attention of affluent Americans in search of alternative residencies. Regions in Latin America and Asia are now entering the spotlight. Mo Bennis, who serves as an associate vice president at Arton Capital, a global financial advisory […]
Leftist Leaders in Latin America Hold U.N. Event Against Conservatism
Left-Wing Leaders Rally for Democracy in New York On Wednesday, left-leaning presidents from Chile, Brazil, Colombia, and Uruguay, along with Spain’s Prime Minister, convened a conference in New York titled “Defense of Democracy, Fighting Extremism.” The discussion aimed to address the growing “risks” posed by conservative movements worldwide. This gathering occurred alongside the ongoing 80th […]
San Sebastian Creative Investors’ Conference: 7 Insights, From U.S. Tax Credit Issues to Europe’s Scaling Challenges and Solutions for Latin America
San Sebastian’s Creative Investors’ Conference Overview The third edition of the Creative Investors’ Conference in San Sebastian, co-organized with CAA Media Finance, concluded with insightful discussions. A notable exchange took place at Mano A Mano between Roeg Sutherland, co-head of CAA Media Finance, and Patrick Wachsberger, CEO of 193, focusing on the dynamics between the […]
Latin America and Spain Recognize Charlie Kirk
Conservatives from Spain and Latin America expressed their outrage and sorrow on Wednesday after the tragic death of commentator Charlie Kirk, referring to him as “one of us” as they shared memories of their friendship. Kirk was fatally shot by an unidentified assailant while speaking at Utah Valley University on Wednesday afternoon. He was the […]
Taiwan Plans to Boost Investments in Latin America to Strengthen Partnerships Against China
Taiwan Increases Budget for Latin America and Caribbean Alliances The Taiwanese government’s budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year includes an increase of $32.8 million aimed at strengthening ties with Latin America and the Caribbean. This will elevate the division’s overall budget by nearly 20%, reaching a historic total of $177 million. This funding boost […]
Gimenez urges DHS to act on Cuban agents while Trump focuses on Latin America
Military Action in Latin America Recently, President Donald Trump has shifted focus towards Latin America, especially in response to the activities of drug gangs in the Caribbean. Allegations have surfaced concerning military operations aimed at parts of Central America, particularly targeting leaders like Miguel Diaz-Canel. Representative Carlos Guimenez, who escaped from Cuba during Fidel Castro’s […]
Latin American leftists demand the U.S. to halt its drug-fighting initiatives in the Caribbean
CELAC Ministers Discuss U.S. Actions Against Drug Cartels A small assembly of foreign ministers from the CELAC bloc convened on Monday morning. The focus? A “deep reflection” on the United States’ ongoing operations aimed at tackling drug cartels in Caribbean waters. CELAC, which stands for the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, comprises 33 […]
Leftist Leaders in Latin America Gather to Challenge U.S. Efforts Against Drug Trafficking
The Bolivar Alliance for Our American People – Trade Treaty of People (ALBA-TCP) criticized President Donald Trump’s decision this week to send troops to Caribbean waters as a response to local drug cartels. The left-leaning president has publicly shown his “steadfast support” for Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, who is under various narcoterrorism allegations from the […]
Hezbollah Assisting International Cocaine Trafficking in Latin America
A recent intelligence report has unveiled connections between an international criminal network involving Iran, the Hezbollah group, and Venezuela’s government, alongside Colombian factions like the FARC and other Marxist groups. Reportedly, it was highlighted this week. According to Semana, the Middle East Intelligence Reporting Agency provided crucial details to the Colombian military in its findings. […]