Commodities
Australia's Pilbara Minerals makes $370m bid for Brazil lithium project
Lithium miner moves to diversify outside home market with eye on serving U.S. and EU
Politics
Venezuela's Maduro signs decree blocking X access for 10 days
President says social media inciting violence in wake of recent election
International relations
China's Venezuela connection: A warm state embrace with corporate cold feet
Xi gives Maduro 'all-weather' backing as election storm further clouds investment
Opinion
China is the great power that keeps Venezuela's Maduro in power
Beijing quick to congratulate president on questionable election win
Commodities
BHP and Canada's Lundin join forces in $3bn South American copper play
Australian giant shows ambition to mine the energy transition metal
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Politics
Venezuela's Maduro defies exit polls to claim third presidential term
U.S. says the announced result does not reflect people's will or votes
International relations
North Korean diplomat in Cuba defected to South Korea in November
Defection occurred before Havana and Seoul established ties in blow to Pyongyang
Trade
U.S. and Mexico clamp down on Chinese steel imports
Brazil and other Latin American countries raise trade barriers amid influx
Commodities
Japan's Itochu to build low-carbon iron supply chain with Brazil, UAE
Steel industry bets on manufacturing method using reduced iron to cut emissions
International relations
Argentina and Brazil seek balancing act on China ties
Bound by economic reality, many Latin American nations need Beijing's help
Technology
Elon Musk's X stirs free speech controversy from Australia to India to Brazil
Tech leader has defended right to post content that authorities want to block
Automobiles
China EV makers rush cars to Mexico and Brazil amid tariff concerns
BYD and others snap up shipping berths as U.S. hikes import tax to 100%
Electric cars in China
China EVs soar in Brazil, threatening Fiat, GM and VW dominance
BYD, Chery and Great Wall look to Latin America as trade tensions with West flare
International relations
Japan, Brazil agree to promote biofuels and hybrid vehicles
Kishida and Lula hope to cooperate more on trade and decarbonization
International relations
China woos Argentina, Bolivia and Peru to advance Belt and Road
Beijing pursues broader set of partners amid tensions with U.S.
International relations
South Korea and Cuba to open diplomatic missions, decades after cutting ties
Revival of relations delivers blow to Pyongyang's diplomacy
International relations
Japan and Brazil to sign decarbonization deal at May summit
Countries eye cooperation on biofuel technology and Amazon protection
International relations
Japan's Kishida to visit Brazil, Paraguay in overture to Global South
PM focused on building economic ties to counter Chinese and Russian influence
Interview
Argentina won't push companies to buy from China: top diplomat
Little to gain from dealing with countries that aren't liberal democracies, Mondino says
Commodities
Chile copper mine backed by Japan's Marubeni set for $2.5bn international loan
Exclusive: Production expansion for vital EV metal secures financing
International relations
Paraguay 'committed' to keeping Taiwan ties, foreign minister says
Taiwan's last ally in South America emphasizes shared principles, economic benefits
Comment
South Korea flips script on North by winning over Cuba
Preelection surprise reflects drastic diplomatic change from half a century ago
International relations
In EV revolution, resource-rich Global South hopes to turn cash-rich
Bolivia and Indonesia tell Global North to give them a place on the value chain
International relations
Japan aims to export metro railway tech to Dominican Republic
Tokyo's push comes as China's influence grows in Latin America
International relations
Jamaican foreign minister dismisses Chinese 'debt trap' worries
Kingston wants balanced foreign development funding but Beijing aid is key