Economy
Politics
Brazil pauses presidential vote count after Supreme Court extends hours
Election goes into overtime, injecting fresh uncertainty into tense race
Currencies
Mexican peso drops while Aussie dollar resilient in flight to quality
Japanese investors rethink high-yield currency risks as US rates rise
Trade
Japan makes play for resources with Ecuador, Mercosur outreach
Tokyo looks to diversify sources for crude oil, rare earths
Trade
Japan's farmer-backed ruling party to support trade talks with Mercosur
LDP urges government to expand Japanese farm exports to South American bloc
Energy
Brazil to ramp up oil output as Asia looks for Iran alternative
Planned 30% production increase would make Brazil world's 5th largest supplier
Construction
As World Cup looms, Mexico's infrastructure work mired in delays
Airport, stadium and rail projects won't be completed before June opening ceremony
Trade
Japan poised to start Mercosur trade talks, seeking oil, more car exports
Access to South American resources outweighs worries over impact on farm sector
Finance
Brazil debt crisis swells with over 82 million behind on payments
Government rolls out relief as Asian firms eye growing fintech-led credit market
Interview
Brazil 'ready' to ramp up oil exports to Japan: foreign minister
South American nation also has rare earths but wants to add value, Vieira says
International relations
Brazil reaps gains from US-China tensions with resource diplomacy
Lula wields South American country's rare earths for edge over Trump on trade
Fisheries
China's aggressive squid fishing linked to sharp drops in catches
Japan's massive appetite for cheap seafood cited as a factor in neighbor's practices
Trade
Japan pushes for South American economic pact, eyeing energy resources
Tokyo aims to kick off Mercosur talks by summer, Brazil beef imports pose hurdle
Interview
Costa Rica to reach CPTPP deal in 'few weeks,' trade minister says
Central American country eager to join world's largest free trade bloc
Trade
Road-rail rivals to Panama Canal face mounting costs, other headwinds
Mexican railway project in trouble after fatal derailment in December
International relations
Cuba scrambles to build Asian ties beyond China under US pressure
Rare Tokyo investment seminar held amid warnings of humanitarian 'collapse'
US-China tensions
China vows to protect companies after CK Hutchison loses Panama ports
Hong Kong 'firmly rejects' court ruling; shares in Li Ka-shing's conglomerate fall
Energy
Venezuelan oil and China: 4 things to know
Country's oil industry won't be 'controlled by adversaries of the US,' Rubio says
Trade
Trump tariffs spur copycat policies as countries try to limit China imports
Mexico raises levies on imports as Chinese goods shut out of US hit the market
Trade war
China urges Mexico to 'correct erroneous practices' over tariff hikes
50% levies would harm Chinese and other countries' interests, Beijing says
Business trends
Japan's Niigata eyes South America for 'nishikigoi' carp exports
Nation's largest producer seeks safe means of long-distance transport
Business trends
Mexico's foreign direct investment hits record as China reliance eases
AI data center, Tesla gigafactory earmarked for growing northern tech hub Monterrey
Transportation
Hong Kong's CK Hutchison spends big to bolster Mexico port
Latin American harbors at the frontlines of US-China frictions
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Energy
Panama Canal plans pipeline to open path for Asia-bound LPG
Exxon Mobil, Shell show interest in investing in project to ease congestion
Fentanyl’s Hidden Routes
Suspected Chinese drug boss extradited to US after failed escape
Zhi Dong Zhang fled house arrest in Mexico to Cuba but was denied entry to Russia
International relations
Argentina in superpower duel as China buys soybeans, US dangles billions
Despite friendly Trump ties, Milei likely to find Beijing 'too big to ignore'
Automobiles
US auto tariffs push Mitsubishi, Mazda toward Latin America
Duties in No. 2 auto market still high for Japan carmakers even after cut to 15%
International relations
Japan, Brazil business groups push for Mercosur economic pact
Countries are moving to shore up ties with South American trade bloc amid US-China tensions
Transportation
Shippers flock to China-backed high-tech port in Peru
Despite US concerns, official at operator CSPCP says naval use of Chancay 'impossible'
Trump tariffs
Brazil courts China for coffee exports in face of stiff US tariffs
International coffee prices slump on concerns of depressed American demand