Latin America Sees Military Budgets Boom Despite Tensions

A new report shows a large rise in military spending across Latin America. Especially in Central America, the amount spent increased by more than thirty percent. For example regional leaders mentioned crime, guerrilla threats along with changes in global …

Organised crime, violence holding back Latin America and Caribbean countries, says World Bank report

WASHINGTON, CMC – A new report by the World Bank says organised crime and violence have become a central obstacle to development in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). The chief economist for Latin America and the Caribbean at the World Bank, William …

Crime and violence stifling Latin America and Caribbean, says World Bank

WASHINGTON, United States (CMC)— A new report by the World Bank says organised crime and violence have become a central obstacle to development in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). The report, titled “Organised Crime and Violence in Latin America and …

Betsson reports 18% revenue growth in Q1 as Latin America expansion drives record customer activity

Betsson AB delivered an 18% year-over-year increase in revenue during the first quarter of 2025, propelled by record customer deposits and strong growth across Latin America and Western Europe. The Stockholm-listed operator reported revenue of €293.7 …

Veriff Accelerates Global Growth With Latin America Expansion

Veriff, a global AI-native identity verification company powering trust infrastructure online, expands into Latin America with the opening of its Veriff Americas headquarters in São Paulo, Brazil. This strategic move follows a period of significant growth …

Latin America’s Top Beauty Brand Taps DAVID for Major U.S. Growth Push

Natura, the largest beauty brand in Latin America, is getting ready to launch a major brand campaign from new U.S. agency of record DAVID as it eyes growth in the American market. DAVID won the Natura account in December following a competitive review …

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Reno Pops Orchestra presents “Canciones y Bailes,” the songs and dances of Latin America

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Reno Pops Orchestra (RPO)presents “Canciones y Bailes,” Saturday, May 3 at 7 p.m. at the Nightingale Concert Hall at UNR. Steven Alberti, bassoon principal for the RPO, and Colton Brown, RPO’s social media manager, stopped by …

Latin America-China dialogue at XJTLU focuses on cultural and business exchanges

On 21 April, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) hosted the event “Towards a Shared Future: Latin America-China Dialogue”. This gathering brought together over 200 participants, including representatives from Latin American diplomatic missions in …

IDV Platform Veriff Accelerates Global Growth with Latin America Expansion

New York, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Veriff, a global AI-native identity verification company powering trust infrastructure online, expands into Latin America with the opening of its Veriff Americas headquarters in São Paulo, Brazil. This strategic …