Buenos Aires Times
Fernández wins in Argentina as voters rebuff Macri's austerity

Opposition candidate Alberto Fernández swept Argentina’s presidential election on Sunday, ousting pro-market incumbent Mauricio Macri and tilting the nation back toward left-wing populism at a time of economic crisis. Fernández, who will take office on December 10, pictured above alongside his deputy, controversial former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner.....
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Chile protesters trash subway stations, light bonfires and clash with police despite cabinet reshuffle

Buenos Aires Times
Chile scraps Asia-Pacific and climate summits amid protests

Chilean President Sebastián Piñera says ongoing protests have compelled him to call off two major international summits that his country had been scheduled to host.  Piñera announced Wednesday that the Asia-Pacific summit set for November 16-17 and the global climate gathering planned for December 2-13 will no longer take place.

“This has been a very difficult decision, a decision that causes us a lot of pain, because we fully understand the importance of Apec and Cop 25 for Chile and for the world,” Piñera said in a brief statement from La Moneda palace in Santiago....
TechCrunch
Legged lunar rover startup Spacebit taps Latin American partners for Moon mission
U.K.-based lunar rover startup Spacebit, a company developing robotic exploration hardware for use on the Moon, announced two new partners that will help it develop and finalize its technology ahead of its target mission date of 2021. The Ecuadorian Civilian Space Agency (EXA) and Mexico’s Dereum will be providing the technology that Spacebit will employ on both its deployer and the robot rover it’s preparing for use on the Moon.
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This marks the first time that Latin American companies will participate in a mission to the lunar surface, and Spacebit CEO Pavlo Tanasyuk was joined by Dereum CEO Carlos Mariscal and EXA COO Ronnie Nader to talk about the news at the International Astronautical Congress in Washington, D.C......
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Cristina Kirchner rising from the ashes of Neoliberalism 
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DIPLOMATIC NEWS
Chilean Ambassador to New Zealand HE Rodrigo Espinosa Marty attended the 78th Anniversary of King George VI granting the title 'Royal' to the New Zealand Navy at the Wellington Club on October 1.  Ambassador Espinosa Marty pictured above with Rear Admiral David Proctor, Chief of Naval Staff
On Saturday, October 19 the  Latin American & Spain Film Festival  opened on Waiheke Island at the Waiheke Community Cinema, with a reception and welcome by local iwi with excellent Argentine wine and empanadas and the music of Diego Skronski. The Argentine film “Mamá se fue de viaje” (“Mama went on a trip”), directed by Ariel Winograd, starring Diego Peretti & Carla Peterson. Argentine Ambassador to NZ HE Fausto Mariano López Crozet pictured centre above with Waiheke film buffs.
Cuban Ambassador HE Mario Alzugaray Rodríguez toasts with 'Cuba Libres' the end of his term in New Zealand with Rob Rabel, Emeritus Professor, Victoria University of Wellington & National Vice-President, New Zealand Institute of International Affairs at a Caribbean Council and Latin American CAPE farewell function
'Simón Bolívar’s Legacy' 
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Chile protests: "People are fed up"

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Eleven people have died so far in Chile since street protests escalated in Santiago over the weekend. A state of emergency already in place in the capital is to be extended to cities in the country's north and south. Chilean France 24 journalist Catalina Marchant De Abreu explains why the protests are happening now, and whether they are linked to similar movements in other Latin American Countries.

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Is Peru Unable To Achieve Development? 


​In economic terms, for at least the last two decades, Peru has become a benchmark for Latin American countries. With high economic growth rates and a high commercial openness, in the last few years, Peru has experienced a huge decrease in poverty and has seen its middle class grow throughout the country. However, Peru’s economic model seems to be losing steam, and even after 25 years this model hasn’t allowed Peru to emulate the emerging Asian countries. There’s still a lot of poverty in the country and, despite all its growth, it still doesn’t have a productive, diversified and modern economy.​
Aaron Bhatnagar, Investor, Director & Venture Capitalist

​Aaron Bhatnagar is a venture capitalist, investor and director based in Auckland, New Zealand. Aaron invests in the New Zealand and global equities markets utilising a "value investing" methodology, with a focus on New Zealand, Australian and American equities, as well as New Zealand property. His key equity investments include New Zealand retirement village companies and healthcare businesses. In addition to publicly listed equities, he participates in venture capital projects. Chief among these is a pre-IPO stake in Pushpay Holdings Limited, listed successfully on the NZX in August 2014. 
'Black Gold Bonanza for Guyana' 
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LATIN AMERICAN ECONOMIC ANALYSIS​
October 9, 2019
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Latin America’s growth outlook was cut again this month, continuing the trend seen over the past six months. Headwinds from trade tensions and country-specific factors are seen stunting activity. Particularly, Argentina is seen stuck in a deep recession amid a confidence crisis, while fiscal consolidation, policy uncertainty and low sentiment are weighing on several economies.....  

Business Leaders & USMCA: Lukewarm Outlook

Ten months after the signing of the US Mexico Canada Agreement on free trade (USMCA), business leaders in the US and Canada are lukewarm on the outlook for their companies, while Mexican business leaders are more upbeat, according to a new survey.
 
While only 52 percent of US business leaders and 55 percent of Canadian business leaders expected their companies to trade more internationally within five years, a whopping 76 percent of Mexican business leaders believed so.
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Bolivia’s economy has undergone structural economic transformation during Evo Morales’s presidency. Real (inflation-adjusted) per capita GDP grew by more than 50 percent over these past 13 years. This was twice the rate of growth for the Latin American and Caribbean region. Even as the Latin American regional economy slowed over the past five years, Bolivia had the highest growth of per capita GDP in South America. 
For most of the past 13 years, Bolivia has had balance of payments surpluses, which helped to maintain macroeconomic stability. The country’s solid economic growth has contributed substantially to the reduction of poverty and extreme poverty. The poverty rate has fallen below 35 percent (down from 60 percent in 2006) and the extreme poverty rate is 15.2 percent (down from 37.7 percent in 2006).

​Bolivia’s economic transformation was possible due to overarching political transformations in the country. These included a new constitution with significant economic mandates; nationalization and public ownership of natural resources and some strategic sectors of the economy; redistributive public investment and wage policies; policy coordination between the Central Bank and the Finance Ministry; and monetary and exchange rate policies directed toward de-dollarizing the Bolivian financial system.... ​
'Crouching Tiger' - Latin America in China's sights
Columnist: Thomas Manning
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​CEOWorld Magazine
The Best Hotels In Jamaica For Business Travelers, 2020

Love to explore the tropical side of the Americas by chilling out with beach vibes and reggae music? Jamaica is the best place to do so with its pristine seashore, palm trees, sandy beaches, breathtaking food options and many more. It is also regarded as a melting pot for African, Asian, European and Middle Eastern cultures with its strong crafts and distinctive dining options such as ackee and saltfish to name a few. 

​Jamaica boasts many luxurious hotels that are adept with amenities and fantastic pampering is offered for every guest. These hotels also offer excellent dining options, spa facilities, beautiful and unique décor which are not present in any other regions of the Caribbean.

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​Forbes
Mexico's Best Kept Secret Is Still A Little-Known Paradise On The Pacific

Playa La Ropa is the perfect tropical beach. Its soft sand is met with warm water and mellow waves breaking in shallow water. The beach is protected by Zihuatanejo Bay, which diminishes the force of Pacific swells with peninsulas at each point that just about cut it off from the ocean. That is, unless the swell is aimed squarely at the mouth of the bay.....
'New Zealand and the Loss of Innocence'
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19 Latinx Movies To Watch On Netflix


​Watching Spanish-language movies on Netflix is a great way to practice vocabulary and listening skills. Spanish films also allow you to learn about other cultures and gain exposure to different accents and slang.

If you are an intermediate or advanced learner, I recommend watching with Spanish subtitles as studies show it enhances language learning. I also jot down any interesting new vocabulary and add it to my Anki flashcards later.

Here are 29 top Spanish movies on Netflix streaming in the US as of September 2, 2019. If you’re not in the US, just click the title to check if the show is available in your country. Watch these films while you can, because content disappears as licensing agreements expire.

There are so many great Mexican movies on Netflix that I created a separate list for them. Also, don’t miss my recommendations for Spanish-language TV shows on Netflix.

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10Best.com
Did you know that Mexico's Puerto Vallarta is a paradise for art lovers?

The resort town of Puerto Vallarta is known for its beautiful beaches, marine life and water sports. But, thanks to a growing number of murals, world-renowned galleries and the Malecon – its instantly-recognizable coastal promenade dotted with photo-worthy sculptures – the city has also become a destination for those who collect art and those who simply appreciate it.

"Puerto Vallarta has always had a vibrant art scene, from the naif paintings that Manuel Lepe sold Elizabeth Taylor back in the 1960s to the modern mural movement," says Kevin Simpson, an expat who owns three prominent art galleries in the city.
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"Traditional folk art handcrafted in small villages by Indigenous people has become extremely collectible, and new infrastructure, cellular technology and access to the Internet have made it easier to connect with these artists. This change can also be seen in their art, with new colors and materials enabling them to express their ancient traditions and beliefs in a way that rivals contemporary art. It’s very exciting...."
'Brazil's Messiah' - A new President takes Charge
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