Legendary lawyer Baltasar Garzón to lead Emilio Lozoya's defense in Spain
05/03/2020
The former Spanish judge, who currently represents Julian Assange, will head the defense of the former Pemex CEO, charged with multiple corruption offences.
Brazilian economy grows but disappoints during Bolsonaro's first year in office
05/03/2020
It registered a 1.1% increase, the lowest since 2016. The market estimated a rise of 2.5% due to the economic reforms of Minister Guedes.
"Senator Joni Ernst sold out the U.S. to special interests and Big Industry"
28/02/2020
U.S. Senate Democratic candidate Eddie Mauro seeks to unseat Joni Ernst come November 3. He talked to LPO about his priorities and the urgency for new leadership in the U.S. and the world.
Former Mexico City Mayor's Financial Operator Arrested on Corruption Charges
28/02/2020
Miguel Ángel Vásquez, who served in the cabinet of now Sen. Miguel Angel Mancera, is under investigation for money laundering and embezzlement of retirement funds.
After another devaluation of the real, Bolsonaro puts pressure on Minister Guedes over poor results in the Brazilian economy
26/02/2020
The president demanded a minimum growth of 2% to avoid a defeat in this year's municipal elections.
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IMF warns: without a cut in the bonds, Argentina's debt remains unsustainable
26/02/2020
The interest rate of 8% that the Argentinean debt currently pays is as much or more problematic as its large stock. It is estimated that it should be cut in half.
The corruption plot between former Pemex CEO and Brazilian company Odebrecht reached Angela Merkel
26/02/2020
Gerhard Henze, a partner in a company founded by Emilio Lozoya, former Pemex CEO currently detained in Spain, has direct access to the second in command of the German Chancellor.
Kushner will meet with investors in Mexico City to promote development in Central America
21/02/2020
Trump's Senior Advisor and son in law has the support of the Mexican Secretariats of Finance and Foreign Affairs. Steven Mnuchin will also attend the meeting.
Argentina moves closer to an agreement with the IMF
21/02/2020
The international organization publicly asked bondholders to accept a "significant" deduction and a new agreement is expected to be reached.
Sanders consolidates as the favorite among Latino voters
21/02/2020
In the most recent poll, the Socialist Democrat continues to lead with 30 percent of the voting intentions. Bloomberg and Biden fight for second place.
