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Henkel. Foto: Reuters.
Henkel recorded sales of US$ 5,749 million in the first quarter

In its Adhesive Technologies business unit it grew 1.3%, while in Consumer Brands it grew 5.2%.

Litio. Foto: Reuters.
21 firms advance in the race for lithium development in Bolivia

In 10 days, companies must deliver their financial statements.

    Fuente: Puerto Coronel
    Chile: Camanchaca fishing company accumulates losses of half a million dollars due to port conflict in the Biobío

    The Camanchaca company, which operates in the suspended Puerto Coronel, indicates that the illegal blockade of the port, along with damaging the productive export and economic ecosystem, also damages the international image of the Bío Bío logistics system.

    Fuente: Apumayo
    Possible drop in international metal prices would affect income in Peru

    According to Apumayo, although the prices of gold, silver, copper and zinc increased at the beginning of 2024, the situation would normalize in the coming months.

    Crédito foto Corfo
    Albemarle will pay US$15 million to the Chilean government to end lithium dispute

    With this, the American mining company will have the option to increase its production quota to the extent that it implements new production technologies, and only after consultation with the indigenous communities of the Salar de Atacama and the necessary environmental and sectoral permits.

     

    Fuente: Reuters
    Hotel chains Wyndham and Decameron sign strategic alliance to expand presence in the Caribbean

    The deal adds more than 2,600 rooms to Wyndham's portfolio, which now spans more than 50 resorts worldwide.

    Fuente: El Economista
    Canada disburses first loan of US$ 81 million to Ecuador to support the energy crisis

    The total amount of the credit, for a term of 10 years, at a preferential interest rate, is US$ 120 million and was agreed upon last March.

    Fuente: InvestChile
    New InvestChile forum captures historic amount of US$ 9,000 million in investment projects

    This meeting, to be organized in Santiago from May 15 to 17, is the largest of its kind held in Chile. The companies will participate with more than 60 projects associated with the creation of 3,000 permanent jobs.

    Carne. Foto: Reuters.
    Brazilian meat company JBS earned US$332.3 million until March

    JBS CEO Gilberto Tomazoni has noted that the "solid" first quarter results reinforce the idea that the company is on the path to recovery.

    Arcos Dorados. Foto: Reuters.
    Arcos Dorados reduced its first quarter profit by 23.8%, to US$ 28.5 million

    Billing from South America contracted 7.7% year-on-year.

    USA. Foto: Reuters.
    Increase in tariffs on Chinese products opens opportunities for exports from Mexico to the US.

    Among the measures announced by the White House, tariff rates on syringes and needles will increase from 0% to 50% this year.

    Boric vía X.
    President Boric announced the creation of Startup Campus in Chile to promote technological entrepreneurship

    The investment amount will be around US$ 11 million, resources obtained from the R&D support clauses of the lithium contracts that Corfo maintains with Albemarle.

    Crédito foto Reuters
    Lula changes Petrobras CEO and shares fall

    Lula's move could be a mistake, as former CEO Jean Paul Prates was seen effective in balancing market demands for disciplined capital spending and healthy dividends with political demands to stabilize fuel prices and invest in employment-generation sectors.

    Cansino. Foto: Xinhua.
    Argentina will produce vaccines from the Chinese pharmaceutical company CanSino

    The biotechnology plant of the Argentine company Laboratorios Richmond required an investment of US$ 85 million.

    Foto vía comunicado.
    Microsoft study reveals that 55% of companies in "Hispanic South America" already use AI

    For every dollar invested in artificial intelligence initiatives, companies in Peru, Colombia, Argentina and Chile estimate a return on investment (ROI) of US$2.8, while the global trend is US$3.5.

    Fuente: Agencia Andina
    Peru and Argentina ratify agreement to increase flights between both nations

    After 20 years, the existing bilateral framework that limited flight capacity and frequencies is modified.

    evento Fintechile Forum crédito Fintechile
    Chilean fintechs pose the sector's next big challenge: open finance

    With a fintech law already approved, firms that provide financial services and technology are looking forward to the implementation of an open finance system in the country in the future, so that people are owners of their financial data. This week is key for progress in the area.

    Fuente: Pixabay
    Colombian trade regulator charges charges against Uber, Didi and Cabify for possible unfair competition

    The Superintendence of Industry and Commerce is carrying out investigations against the three platforms. The process could end in fines of up to 100,000 minimum wages for each company.

    Fuente: Agencia Andina
    French Total Energies will evaluate the potential of oil basins in northwest Peru

    The French energy company signed agreements with the state-owned Petroperú that include non-intrusive studies.

    China USA. Foto: Reuters.
    China accuses the United States of protectionism in the face of trade tensions

    Beijing accuses Washington of 'bullying' and "trampling" the principles of the market and the rules of international trade.