Economic and stock market news in South America

Ex-dividend day for interim dividend MRFG3	2024-12-12	FA
Frontera's dispute with Guyana over offshore license could go to court	12-12	RE
Brazil's currency weakens, changing course despite aggressive rate strategy BPAC3	12-12	RE
Argentina economy seen shrinking 2.6% in Q3, but recession could break	12-12	RE
Venezuela releases dozens of detainees arrested after July's contested election	12-12	RE
Brazil's Lula recovering from second surgery, doctors say	12-12	RE
Brazil's CCR wins auction to operate highways in Parana state	12-12	RE
Brazilian miner Vale invests in US startup as part of decarbonization push VALE3	12-12	RE
Exclusive-Brazil's top coffee roasters to hike prices from next year NESN	12-12	RE
US forecaster sees 59% chance of weak, brief La Nina forming by January ZADOW	12-12	RE
Bolivia extradites former anti-drugs chief to face trafficking charges	12-12	RE
Fuel theft, violence siphoning $215 mln from Ecuador oil industry	12-12	RE
SLB: has signed a contract with Petrobras in Brazil SLB	12-12	CF
Rio Tinto to spend $2.5 billion to expand Argentina lithium project RIO	12-12	RE
Climate change puts Bolivia's 'suicide home' shamans at risk	12-12	RE
Suzano S.A. - Analyst/Investor Day SUZB3	12-12
Rio Tinto approves USD2.5 billion for lithium project expansion RIO	12-12	AN
Canada Lowers Rates by Half Point Again; Switzerland Delivers Bumper Rate Cut; ECB Decision Eyed EURUSD	12-12	DJ
Rio Tinto to Invest $2.5 Billion to Expand Rincon Lithium Project Capacity to 60,000 Tons Per Year RIO	12-12	CI
Human Rights Watch warns of new threats to privacy, press freedom in El Salvador	12-12	RE
Brazil's Lula recovering from 'successful' second surgery, doctor says	12-12	RE
Expro Partners with Petrobras for Development of New Flowmeter Technology XPRO	12-12	CI
Fuel theft, violence siphoning $215 million from Ecuador oil industry	12-12	RE
Life on the edge in Bolivia's gravity-defying 'suicide homes'	12-12	RE
SBM may bid in Petrobras tender Sergipe project platforms PETR4	12-12	RE
IEA Lifts 2025 Oil-Demand Forecast But Expects Growth to Remain Subdued	12-12	DJ
Colombian lawmakers vote against government's $2.24 billion tax reform NQCO	12-11	RE
Argentina's Kirchner returns as Peronists eye comeback against Milei	12-11	RE
Ex-dividend day for extraordinary dividend PETR4	12-11	FA
Bonus Issue: 1 new share for 10 existing shares LREN3	12-11	FA
Ex-dividend day CPLE6	12-11	FA
Ex-dividend day BBAS3	12-11	FA
Final dividend ISA	12-11	FA
Brazil's central bank hikes rates by 100 bps, signals more to come amid fiscal woes	12-11	RE
Brazil's Central Bank Intensifies Pace of Interest-Rate Increases	12-11	DJ
Brazil's new Rio stock exchange Base to start testing in early 2025	12-11	RE
US charges ex-TD Bank employee with helping to launder money to Colombia TD	12-11	RE
Most Brazilians don't see Lula's fiscal package reducing deficit, poll shows	12-11	RE
As Argentina inflation dips, locals dare to hope the worst is over	12-11	RE
Brazil's Lula well and in good spirits after surgery, doctor says	12-11	RE
Great Southern Copper gets approval for drilling in Chile	12-11	AN
SLB Awarded Integrates Services Contract for All Petrobras? Offshore Fields in Brazil SLB	12-11	CI
Falabella S.A. - Analyst/Investor Day FALABELLA	12-11
Allpark Empreendimentos, Participações e Serviços S.A. - Analyst/Investor Day ALPK3	12-11
BASF: supply agreement with INOCAS in Brazil BAS	12-11	CF
Tranche Update on Sendas Distribuidora S.A.'s Equity Buyback Plan announced on June 26, 2024. ASAI3	12-11	CI
SES: agreement with the Peruvian Air Force SESGL	12-11	CF
Brazil government edits regulations aiming to unlock Congress agenda	12-10	RE
Slovakia to enter talks to buy three C-390 aircraft, Brazil's Embraer says EMBR3	12-10	RE
Mexico's lower house approves unanimously labor reform for app workers DIDIY	12-10	RE
Nicaragua tortured at least 229 political prisoners, rights group says	12-10	RE
Air France-KLM upbeat on Brazil in 2025 after year of expansion AF	12-10	RE
Brazilian President Lula stable after emergency brain surgery	12-10	RE
Brazil-Italy cocaine smuggling probe targets over 20 people in three countries	12-10	RE
Chilean mine proposal could face Supreme Court review, environment minister says	12-10	RE
Brazil's left caught in the long shadow of ailing patriarch Lula	12-10	RE
Argentina monthly inflation seen under 3% in November, but sticky	12-10	RE
Arabica Coffee Price Sets Record High on Supply Concerns	12-10	DJ
Venezuela's Gonzalez plans to return to take over as president	12-10	RE
Klabin S.A. - Analyst/Investor Day KLBN4	12-10
Aspen Technology Helps Leading Energy Transmission Company in Latin America Deliver 99.99% Power Reliability to Customers AZPN	12-10	CI
India sugar output to rebound to record next year, could revive exports	12-10	RE
Brazil's Lula undergoes surgery for subdural hematoma, stable in ICU	12-10	RE
China soybean imports slip 9% in Nov but on course for record annual high	12-09	RE
Lithium mines that have cutback output due to low prices	12-09	RE
Avalara, Inc. acquired Oobj Tecnologia da Informação Ltda. AVLR	12-09	CI
A.S. Bryden & Sons Holdings Limited acquired an additional 30.40% stake in Caribbean Producers Limited for JMD 3 billion. ASBH	12-09	CI
Sendas Distribuidora S.A.'s Equity Buyback announced on June 26, 2024 has closed with 3,800,000 shares, representing 0.28% for BRL 32.67 million. ASAI3	12-09	CI
Ex-dividend day ITUB4	12-09	FA
Chile regulator charges Anglo American mine over environmental violations	12-09	RE
Colombia's interior minister says proposed $2.73 billion fiscal reform not viable	12-09	RE
Avianca Selects Honeywell Cockpit Technologies for Use in New Airbus A320neo Fleet HON	12-09	CI
SLB Adds AI-Driven Geosteering to Its Autonomous Drilling Solutions to Achieve More Efficient and Productive Wells SLB	12-09	CI
Greenlane Renewables Inc. Files Patent Applications for New Landfill Gas Upgrading Technology Architected to Maximize Methane Recovery While Minimizing Capex GRN	12-09	CI
Turmalina Metals Corp. Commences Initial Fieldwork At the Colquemayo Project in Peru TBX	12-09	CI