Latin America

China strengthens ties in Latin America amid U.S. tariff pressure

SMGN May 13, 2025

While the United States imposes tariffs on its southern neighbors, the desire for closer cooperation with Beijing is growing across South America. Chinese presence and investment in Latin America have expanded and diversified in recent times. According to local media, Brazil plans to link up via rail with the new

Latam-GPT: A Latin American AI project aiming for technological inclusion and regional representation

SMGN May 5, 2025

ChatGPT and DeepSeek may soon face competition from a new player—not from the United States, China, or Europe, but from Latin America. Latam-GPT, a large language model under development in Chile, is being designed with a distinct regional perspective. Developed over the past two years by the Chilean National Center

Pope Francis, global moral leader and first Latin American Pontiff, dies at 88

SMGN April 21, 2025

Pope Francis, the 266th leader of the Roman Catholic Church and a global moral compass for over a decade, has died at the age of 88. As the first pontiff from Latin America and the first non-European pope in over a thousand years, Francis reshaped the modern papacy with his

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Expert Tips to Navigate Flight Delays and Cancellations During Crisis

SMGN November 6, 2025

Widespread flight delays and cancellations are impacting major airports nationwide as the government shutdown, now the longest in history, continues to drag on. Air traffic controller shortages have caused issues at numerous airports for more than a month, creating ripple effects across the entire travel network. In response to the

Trump says government shutdown pressures Republicans and suggests ending the filibuster

SMGN November 6, 2025

Former president reflects on election results after record-long shutdown During a meeting with Republican senators, former President Donald Trump said the prolonged federal government shutdown negatively affected recent election results for his party. Trump stated that pollsters identified the shutdown as a major factor influencing voter sentiment against Republicans. “If

U.S. Government Revises SNAP Benefit Cuts, but Millions Still Face Major Reductions

SMGN November 6, 2025

USDA Adjusts Reduction Formula Amid Ongoing Legal and Technical Challenges The U.S. government has revised its plan for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), announcing a smaller reduction in monthly food benefits. According to updated guidance from the Department of Agriculture (USDA), maximum allotments will now be cut by 35%