19th century mummy loses arm after ‘mishandling’ by museum staff, Mexican government says

The public sector is a key employer in Latin America, offering many formal jobs. Its role raises two questions. First, how much does it contribute to regional jobs? Second, what costs come with it? Andrés García, a university professor, shares insights. He notes that job levels vary across countries. Brazil, Costa Rica, and Chile see […]

Gold futures reached unprecedented heights last Monday, driven by speculation that the Federal Reserve may reduce interest rates later this year. On this surge, the April gold contract increased by $30.60, or 1.46%, to $2,126.30 per ounce, setting a record since 1974. For the second day in a row, gold prices broke records, with the […]

Chile, Argentina, and Brazil stand out in Latin America for having the strongest passports, as per Henley & Partners’ annual global passport ranking. This ranking, a measure of global mobility, determines a passport’s strength by its visa-free access worldwide. Chile’s passport, ranking 43rd globally, leads in Latin America by offering visa-free entry to 177 countries. […]