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Cencosud's Board approves a dividend of US$44.5 million.

This figure represents more than 30.7% of distributable net profit and is equivalent to 15 Chilean pesos (US$0.015) per share.

Banco de Crédito de Perú issued a subordinated bond for US$750 million in the international market.

The issue was highly sought after and was attended by more than 130 global investors.

Shell abandons gas projects off the Colombian coast, while Ecopetrol seeks continuity.

"Shell confirms that it will abandon its offshore exploration assets in Colombia, COL-5, Purple Angel, and Fuerte Sur, as they no longer align with its strategic ambitions," a spokesperson for the multinational told Reuters .

China denies Trump's claims about tariff talks with the US

Even so, Trump claims that they did meet this morning.

Arca Continental, Coca-Cola bottler in Mexico, earned US$211 million between January and March.

According to the company's report on Thursday, sales grew 12.4% year-on-year in the first quarter, reaching a turnover of 57.039 billion Mexican pesos (US$2.908 billion).

The Chilean government appoints Tamara Agnic, Alfredo Moreno, and Ricardo Calderón as directors of Codelco.

This was announced by the Ministry of Mining on Wednesday, following the completion of the respective Senior Public Management competitions.

CABEI and UNDP strengthen strategic alliance to accelerate sustainable development in Central America

"This collaboration with UNDP enhances our capacity to promote sustainable development in the countries we serve. Together, we will achieve tangible transformation, with results that improve people's lives," emphasized CABEI Executive President Gisela Sánchez.

Peru and the U.S. agree to short-term technical meetings to address export tariffs.

This was stated at a meeting in Washington by Peru's Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, Desilú León, and the United States Trade Representative (USTR), Jamieson Greer.

Brazilian consumer organization fines Nestlé $2.2 million for misleading advertising

According to analyses conducted by Procon experts, Nestlé has long since launched products on the consumer market that did not contain the ingredients advertised on the packaging, thereby violating the Consumer Protection Code.

The director of Banco Santander in Mexico assures that the country will be able to face Trump's tariffs.

The announcements of tariffs on Mexico and other countries, along with an economic slowdown, have created an atmosphere of distrust, although not all experts are pessimistic about the situation.

Spanish company Grenergy signs a PPA to supply 0.5 TWh of green energy annually to Chile's Codelco.

Specifically, starting next January, GR Power, its energy marketing subsidiary in Chile, will supply 0.5 terawatt hours (TWh) of green energy per year to Codelco.

IMF cuts GDP growth projection for Latin America and the Caribbean for 2025

"The revisions are largely due to a significant slowdown in growth in Mexico," the International Monetary Fund noted.

Buffalo Waffles, the fast-food chain that reinvented sweet and savory snacks in Chile

From its origins in Santiago's Lastarria neighborhood, Buffalo aims to expand its waffle offering to other Latin American markets.

Sheinbaum reveals that no trade agreements have yet been reached with the U.S. on steel, aluminum, and cars

The Mexican president reported that in the call she had with Donald Trump last Wednesday, April 16, she explained that, although no definitive agreements were reached, solid arguments were presented in defense of Mexican industry.

Trump pressures Powell and projects a US economic slowdown if the Fed doesn't lower rates

The US president acknowledges that current rates won't lead to significant inflation, but there may be slower economic growth.

Boeing returns planes to the US after being rejected by Chinese airlines in response to tariffs

The first case concerns an aircraft in the center of the Chinese city of Zhoushan, destined for Xiamen Air, which is already on the island of Guam, in the western Pacific.

Brazil's BRF and HPDC announce US$160 million investment in new plant in Saudi Arabia

The plant, scheduled to begin operations in mid-2026, will be built in Jeddah by BRF Arabia Holding Company, a joint venture between BRF and HPDC established in 2023.

Francis, the Catholic Church's first Latin American pope, died at the age of 88

“We entrust the soul of Pope Francis to the infinitely merciful love of God,” declared Cardinal Kevin Farrell from Vatican City.

The United States clarifies that China faces cumulative tariffs of up to 245%

He claims that "more than 75 countries" have contacted him to negotiate new trade agreements.

Uruguay's services sector exports are expected to reach nearly US$7 billion in 2024

External sales include information technology, global services, and tourism.

The U.S. Federal Reserve is again linking tariffs to inflation for a possible rate cut.

Jerome Powell explained that tariffs are very likely to generate at least a temporary increase in inflation, but that the inflationary effects could also be more persistent.

The United States demands that Colombia avoid a barrier to automobile exports.

He warns of a cost of 615 million euros for implementing a new automotive safety regulation that he considers "unfair."

Ecuadorian experts say it was a mistake to abandon negotiations on the FTA with the U.S. in 2006.

Analysts reviewed what has happened in the process of seeking a trade agreement with the North American country.

New IMF bailout for Argentina gets a boost in the trade war

The larger-than-expected IMF package will support Argentina's efforts to eliminate the peso peg in place since 2019.

Mexican regulator greenlights Nubank's banking license application

To date, the company operates in Mexico under the name Sofipo, a financial institution focused on low-income individuals underserved by traditional banking, as well as microenterprises.

IMF says immigration restrictions can limit productivity

Large influxes of legal migrants and refugees can exacerbate social tensions, but implementing restrictive policies could limit countries' productivity, warns the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Brazil and Bolivia advance in the implementation of the Digital Certificate of Origin to boost trade

The digitalization of the certification process, coordinated by the Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce and Services, represents a milestone in the debureaucratization of bilateral trade.

Chile, Canada and Peru push back against Trump's copper tariff probe

Together, the three countries supply 94% of U.S. imports of refined copper and copper alloys, according to data from information provider Trade Data Monitor (TDM). 

The Latin American Development Bank places US$15.4 million in bonds in the Paraguayan market.

This represents the longest-term issue by a multilateral institution in the country's history and a new record for CAF in the Paraguayan capital market.

Peru: Former President Ollanta Humala sentenced to 15 years in prison

The former Peruvian president was found guilty of money laundering and receiving illicit contributions during his election campaigns. Humala's wife, Nadine Heredia, was also found guilty.