South america news now
Here are some of the latest news stories from South America:
Brazil
- Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has been hospitalized for a second time in a week, this time for a lung infection. (Source: BBC News)
- The Brazilian government has announced plans to increase the minimum wage by 15% in 2023. (Source: Reuters)
Argentina
- Argentina's economy has contracted by 3.5% in the third quarter of 2022, according to official data. (Source: Bloomberg)
- The Argentine government has announced plans to increase taxes on foreign currency transactions to combat currency speculation. (Source: Reuters)
Chile
- Chile's President Gabriel Boric has announced plans to introduce a new tax on large corporations to fund social programs. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The Chilean government has signed a deal with the indigenous Mapuche community to return ancestral lands. (Source: BBC News)
Colombia
- Colombia's President Gustavo Petro has announced plans to increase taxes on the wealthy to fund social programs. (Source: Reuters)
- The Colombian government has launched a new program to provide financial assistance to small farmers. (Source: Bloomberg)
Peru
- Peru's President Dina Boluarte has announced plans to increase the minimum wage by 10% in 2023. (Source: Andina)
- The Peruvian government has launched a new program to provide financial assistance to small businesses. (Source: Reuters)
Venezuela
- Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro has announced plans to increase the minimum wage by 20% in 2023. (Source: BBC News)
- The Venezuelan government has launched a new program to provide financial assistance to low-income families. (Source: Al Jazeera)
Other news
- The Andean region is experiencing a severe drought, affecting crops and water supplies. (Source: BBC News)
- The South American football confederation, CONMEBOL, has announced plans to increase the number of teams participating in the Copa Libertadores tournament. (Source: ESPN)
Please note that these are just a few examples of the latest news from South America, and there may be other important stories happening in the region.