South america news today

Here are some of the top news stories from South America today:

Brazil

• Brazil's Supreme Court has ruled that former President Jair Bolsonaro must testify in a corruption investigation related to the purchase of fighter jets from Sweden. (Source: Reuters)
• The Brazilian government has announced plans to increase the minimum wage by 10% in 2023, as part of efforts to combat inflation. (Source: BBC News)

Argentina

• Argentina's economy has contracted by 2.5% in the third quarter of 2022, according to official data, amid high inflation and a currency crisis. (Source: Bloomberg)
• The Argentine government has announced plans to increase taxes on foreign currency transactions in an effort to boost revenue and stabilize the currency. (Source: The Financial Times)

Colombia

• Colombia's government has signed a peace agreement with the National Liberation Army (ELN), the country's last major rebel group, ending a 53-year conflict. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The Colombian government has announced plans to increase the minimum wage by 10% in 2023, as part of efforts to combat poverty and inequality. (Source: El Tiempo)

Chile

• Chile's government has announced plans to increase the minimum wage by 12% in 2023, as part of efforts to combat poverty and inequality. (Source: La Tercera)
• The Chilean government has signed a deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to receive a $15.2 billion loan to help stabilize the economy. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)

Venezuela

• The Venezuelan government has announced plans to hold presidential elections in 2023, amid ongoing political tensions and economic crisis. (Source: BBC News)
• The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has warned of a humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, where millions of people are struggling to access basic necessities like food and medicine. (Source: The Guardian)

Peru

• Peru's government has announced plans to increase the minimum wage by 10% in 2023, as part of efforts to combat poverty and inequality. (Source: Andina)
• The Peruvian government has signed a deal with the IMF to receive a $3.5 billion loan to help stabilize the economy. (Source: Reuters)

These are just a few of the top news stories from South America today.