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BUSINESS22h agoMax Luksic, the heir to one of Chile's largest fortunes who started from the bottom in China: "I started there washing dishes in the back of the kitchen"Before joining the family business, he sought work experience far from his known environment. An observation from his boss led him to travel to Asia to start from scratch in the hotel industry.Clarín
WORLD1d agoLa China Ansa spoke about her fight with Santi Maratea and revealed what happened behind the scenes: "I thought the bond was broken"The host and the influencer clashed during the recording of PH: Podemos Hablar. Andy Kusnetzoff's reaction to the awkward moment.Clarín
POLITICS2d agoLula’s Election Win in Brazil Is a Relief for ChinaLula’s victory secures the most important destination for Chinese foreign direct investment in the Western Hemisphere and ends a winning streak for Trump-supported candidates.The Diplomat
BUSINESS3d agoGlencore and China’s CNGR give decisive support to US$380 million nickel project in BrazilGlencore and China's CNGR are providing significant support to a US$380 million nickel project in Brazil. This partnership represents a major international investment in the mining sector.bnamericas · cape verde
WORLD3d agoLa China Ansa exploded against Wanda Nara's mother over an infidelity rumor: "She ruined my life"La periodista y conductora salió al cruce de Nora Colosimo, nueva integrante del panel de LAM.Había insinuado un supuesto affaire con un compañero de MasterChef Celebrity.Clarín
POLITICS3d agoRubio invokes China, Russia to defend disputed Venezuela oil dealUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio has defended Washington’s oil agreement in Venezuela as an alternative to Chinese and Russian involvement, pushing back against criticism from opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Rubio said most of the oilfields controlled by the company partnering with Washington had previously been held or operated by Chinese or Russian firms. He argued that the agreement would help revive production while securing US access to reserves in...South China Morning Post
POLITICS4d agoLula’s win in Brazil deals blow to Trump’s Latin America push: former China envoyBrazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s re-election marks a turning point for Latin America and US-Latin American relations, said Chile’s former top envoy to China, who predicted a slowing of Washington’s regional push. “I do think the re-election of President Lula marks a major turning point in Latin America and in US-Latin American relations, while also having a broader significance for the Global South,” said Jorge Heine, who served as Chile’s ambassador to China from 2014 to 2017 and...South China Morning Post
POLITICS5d agoWin for Lula boosts China’s foothold and gives Brazil rare earths leverageBrazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s re-election preserves Beijing’s most critical foothold in Latin America, while positioning Brasilia to leverage the US-China rivalry over its vast rare earth reserves without picking sides. Lula, 80, secured an unprecedented fourth term on Sunday after winning 51.8 per cent of the run-off vote to defeat right-wing rival Flavio Bolsonaro. The son of jailed former president Jair Bolsonaro and Trump ally has, however, refused to concede. Beijing...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 22Juvenal Infante will be the new ambassador to China for AbelardoHa sido director del Programa de Misiones a China de la Sergio Arboleda. Llega al cargo justo cuando Colombia buscaría salir de la Ruta de la Seda. The post Juvenal Infante será el nuevo embajador en China de Abelardo appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
DISASTEROct 19China’s flag carrier scrambles to fly stranded passengers out of fuel-starved CubaDozens of Air China passengers stranded in Cuba by successive cancellations were due to fly out on an extra flight on Monday, as a US oil embargo deepens the island’s energy crisis. The disruption has hit one of Cuba’s last direct air links to Europe, the Chinese carrier’s twice-weekly route between Beijing and Havana via Madrid. Air China added flight CA590 for travellers whose regular CA866 service was cancelled before October 10, the Chinese embassy said in a notice on Sunday. The flight was...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 19Panama Geopolitics : US , China and the Canal in 2026The article analyzes the geopolitical landscape of Panama in 2026, focusing on the influence of the US and China regarding the Panama Canal. This highlights future international power dynamics and strategic infrastructure.riotimesonline.com · Brazil
CONFLICTOct 17Terror groups are handing Venezuela’s critical minerals over to ChinaThe Hill
BUSINESSOct 15China bought half of Brazil's oil exports as Iran war shut Hormuz, driving sales to recordTrade between Brazil and China reached a record US$143 billion in the first nine months of the year, driven by Brazilian oil sales that surged after the war on Iran disrupted Gulf supply, according to a report by the Brazil-China Business Council. Brazilian exports to China rose 12 per cent to US$84.7 billion between January and September, while imports from China grew 9.9 per cent to US$58.6 billion, the council said in its quarterly analysis of government data. The resulting US$26.1 billion...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 13Mauro Icardi and La China Suárez's trip to Disney sparked a new clash with Wanda NaraThe footballer and the actress left for a trip to the US and left Isabella Icardi, the media personality's daughter, at home with the nanny. 'They did everything in secret. The permit was going to arrive, but he didn't want to wait and brought the trip forward,' assured the media personality's mother.Clarín
BUSINESSOct 12Copper climbs on China stimulus hopes, Chile mine supply risksCopper prices are rising due to anticipated stimulus measures from China and potential supply risks from mines in Chile. This indicates market sensitivity to global economic factors and supply chain stability.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSOct 8Flavio Bolsonaro says he would work with China and US as Brazil’s presidentFlavio Bolsonaro said he would work with the US and China if he becomes Brazil’s president, after a surprise election performance left him poised to join a wave of conservative leaders pushing Latin America closer to Washington. “I’m not going to pick sides,” Bolsonaro said at an event in Brasilia on Thursday. “My side will be the Brazilian people, whether we’re dealing with China, Israel, the Middle East, Argentina or India. It doesn’t matter. That’s how I’m going to govern.” Bolsonaro finished...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 8China’s BYD considering lithium battery plant in Argentina, foreign minister saysBYD is studying whether to manufacture lithium batteries in Argentina, Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno said on Thursday after meeting Stella Li, the Chinese electric vehicle maker’s executive vice-president. According to Quirno, the company was looking at “investment opportunities in Argentina linked to the lithium value chain, particularly in the production of batteries and energy storage systems”. He did not say how much BYD might spend or where the factory could go. The minister tied the talks...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 5La China Ansa and the memory of her hard childhood: "With my mom we slept on the street"The journalist and current "MasterChef Celebrity" participant recalled the most difficult moment of her life. "I admire my mom, she is my weakness," she admitted.Clarín
POLITICSOct 5Brazil-China ties in focus as Bolsonaro gets election edge over LulaBrazil is set for a presidential run-off after right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro won a surprise first-round victory, threatening Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s grip on power in South America’s largest economy. Bolsonaro, son of imprisoned former president Jair Bolsonaro, took 47 per cent of the ballots in Sunday’s election, beating out Lula on 45 per cent. Brazilians will vote again on October 25 as neither candidate got the 50 per cent share needed to claim outright victory. US-China...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 2China Auto Expo 2026: Chery debuts among mid-size pickups with the arrival of the Himla in ArgentinaLa automotriz desembarca en el segmento mediano con opciones manual y automática de hasta 161 CV. En su stand también muestra novedades electrificadas y anticipa el futuro con el prototipo Tiggo V.Clarín
POLITICSOct 2Latin America sees China as more positive global influence than US: PollAnnual Latinobarometro survey finds views of China’s influence improving as perceptions of US influence worsen.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 2Brazil votes in high-stakes election as U.S.-China rivalry and debt loom largeBrazil will hold a knife-edge vote as its presidential race kicks off — but the election's outcome is likely to be felt far beyond the country's borders.CNBC
POLITICSOct 1China backs Cuba, Beijing’s Panama threat, new UN chief: 7 Latin America relations readsWe have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering Latin American relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China pledges to ‘firmly support’ Cuba as US escalates pressure on Havana China will stand by Cuba in defending its sovereignty and resisting outside interference, foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said as Washington stepped up its campaign to force political change in Havana. Read...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 30China slaps 55% tariff on Brazilian beef, rebuffs bid to borrow Uruguay’s quotaChina will charge an extra 55 per cent tariff on Brazilian beef from Thursday after Brazil filled its import quota for the year and has not agreed to let Brazilian exporters use the unfilled quota of neighbouring Uruguay, industry sources said. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced the surtax on Wednesday, a day after China’s customs administration confirmed that Brazil had used all of its 1.106 million-tonne allowance for 2026, and under the rules the extra tariff applies from the third...South China Morning Post