Brazilian banks harness AI for personalized services amid tightening regulations

Brazil’s Supreme Court decriminalizes marijuana. But the issue is nuanced

Coup attempt epitomizes political crisis in Bolivia

🤐 Lula talks, money walks

How Lula continues to scare off investors. The Federal Police act on the biggest corporate scandal in Brazilian history. And a challenge to a Braskem deal in Maceió is tossed out.

🛂 Broken deals, approved bills, and a joint letter

Petro tastes victory in Colombia; Ecuador suspends no-visa entry for Chinese citizens; Chaves causes commotion in Costa Rica.

Fire fears and uncertainty as Pantanal school evacuates kids

Is Brazil’s Central Bank throwing shade at Lula on social media?

Explaining Brazil #299: Markets give Lula a Real reality check

Why are investors dumping Brazilian assets and making a run against the Brazilian real?

🌵 Not-so-wetlands

How the Pantanal wetlands are losing their water. And the state of key mayoral races.

Brazilian Central Bank suggests rate cuts not in sight

In Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega is going after his own brother

The race for AI regulation in Brazil