#latin-america

#latin-america

Historically, the first universities in the contemporary model were established in Europe to educate elites for the State and the Church, rather than to promote social emancipation. With the rise of capitalism, they became privileged centers for producing and reproducing modern Western culture. However, from the 1960s onward-particularly after the student uprisings of May 1968-the academic focus shifted toward market-oriented values, displacing humanist and critical ideals.

At least 142 environmental advocates were killed around the world in 2024, with four more going missing, according to a new report by non-governmental organization Global Witness. Most of the victims were indigenous people or farmers, as well as activists against mining, logging, agriculture poaching and energy projects. Those carrying out the attacks were mostly criminal groups, although incidents involving state security forces were also recorded.

QUITO, Ecuador - The Trump administration will continue to identify and kill foreign drug smugglers without the consent of their home countries, Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters Thursday. But such actions may not be necessary if the smugglers come from friendly nations that cooperate with the United States, Rubio added. "For cooperative governments, there's no need because those governments are going to help us," the top U.S. diplomat said during a visit to Ecuador's capital. "They're going to help us find these people and blow them up, if that's what it takes."

This is part of a much bigger Let's go meta here. This is a new doctrine. And I think what you are seeing President Trump do is pivot from the old war from Europe, even from the Middle East, and moving into our own hemisphere. He's saying our neighborhood is the host important thing that we can take care of.

As US warships carrying cruise missiles and marines powered towards Venezuela's coastline this week, supporters of the South American country's president, Nicolas Maduro, warned a dastardly imperialist plot for an Iraq-style invasion was afoot. No one will lay their hands on this land! Maduro thundered, calling on patriots to help repel the supposed regime change operation by joining his Bolivarian militia.

Mexico's president condemned the order to use military force, stating that the entry of US troops into Mexico is "absolutely ruled out." This reaction reflects strong opposition to foreign military intervention.

Brazil has filed 4,819 patent applications in Latin American countries between 2002 and 2021, indicating its strong innovation ecosystem and regional leadership.

Waltz has positioned itself to support up to $1 billion in loan volume, driven by increasing foreign demand for U.S. property investment amid global economic uncertainty.

Guns N' Roses will embark on a Fall 2025 Latin American tour, kicking off on October 1st in Costa Rica and concluding on November 8th in Mexico City.

Analysts are anticipating Nu Holdings to report Q1 revenue of $3.49 billion and EPS of $0.12, looking for insights on growth in Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia.

With over 65% of Latin America's GDP driven by services, the region's retail market is rapidly evolving, pioneered by AI and cultural shifts in consumer behavior.

The VC ecosystem in Latin America is highly adaptable, with investors and entrepreneurs accustomed to navigating economic cycles, regulatory changes, and political shifts.

The architecture of Catholic churches in Latin America has undergone a profound transformation, moving from colonial Baroque styles to contemporary expressions reflecting local identities.

Transparencia Electoral has developed an interactive index detailing data protection laws during elections across 16 Latin American countries, highlighting crucial privacy concerns.

For all its maladies, for all its rightwing dictators and leftwing caudillos, for all its failings when it comes to democratic institutions, the region's democratic spirit is surprisingly vital.

"...the book spans five centuries of North and South American history since the Spanish conquest, including the fight against fascism in the 1930s."

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