Argentine Unions Call for Strike During March Opposing Labour Reform
Argentine Unions Call for Strike During March Opposing Labour Reform
The debate on the labour reform bill in Congress has been postponed to February, according to Senate Labour Commission Chair Bullrich.
EU and Mercosur Aim for January Signing of Landmark Trade Deal
European Commission President von der Leyen indicated that a brief extension is being used to align all parties, paving the way for final approval.
Venezuela’s State Oil Company Says Exports Continue Despite U.S. Blockade
PDVSA declared its export operations remain fully functional despite the U.S. announcement of a naval blockade intended to halt Venezuelan oil shipments
Bolivia ends fuel subsidies, raises minimum wage
The Bolivian government has introduced a new economic package that includes the removal of longstanding fuel subsidies alongside a rise in the national minimum wage.
PayPal’s Proposed Africa Expansion Strategy Faces Backlash From Users
As PayPal negotiates with African fintechs for a 2026 launch, the plan faces strong criticism from users in Nigeria and other markets who reference the platform’s history of service limitations and regional exclusions as cause for skepticism.
South Africa Deports Kenyans Over Work Permit Violations at U.S. Refugee Processing Center
South African officials say the individuals were employed by a U.S. contractor at a facility handling emigration applications for Afrikaner South Africans.
U.S. Imposes Naval Blockade on Venezuelan Oil Shipments
The move marks a major escalation in the U.S. effort to depose President Nicolás Maduro.