South America

Spurned by the US, some migrants are returning to South America on boat

CNN — A growing number of Latin American migrants who have given up hope of reaching the United States are returning to their home countries in South America through a sea route in Panama, which poses new risks, according to authorities. Instead of trekking through the treacherous Darien Jungle between North and South America – …

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Egypt Independent February 27, 2025

Brazil’s Lula proposes common South American currency

CNN — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva proposed creating a common currency in the region during a meeting with South American heads of state in Brasilia on Tuesday. The single currency would apply to the Mercosur trade bloc, comprised of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay, in Lula’s vision. Talk of creating a common …

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Egypt Independent May 31, 2023