Tobias Käufer is a journalist based in Latin America

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picture shows a banner saying 'Stop EU-Mercosur' during a protest action of Greenpeace environmental activists at the European Council building, Thursday 25 May 2023, in Brussels

picture shows a banner saying 'Stop EU-Mercosur' during a protest action of Greenpeace environmental activists at the European Council building, Thursday 25 May 2023, in Brussels

EU-Mercosur: Will the trade negotiation saga ever end?

A deal between the two blocs on how to liberalize their trade, seems elusive. Will China seize its chance?

A person shoveling white lithium carbonate inside a salt recovery pool at the Uyuni Salt Flats in Bolivia

A person shoveling white lithium carbonate inside a salt recovery pool at the Uyuni Salt Flats in Bolivia

Russia, China ahead in race for Bolivia's lithium

By wooing Bolivia, Russia, like China, has gained access to one of the world's largest lithium reserves.

Man-sized letters reading 'EU loves Itaborai' in the Brazilian city of Itaborai

Man-sized letters reading 'EU loves Itaborai' in the Brazilian city of Itaborai

Brazil's energy strategy in Itaborai raises climate concerns

Investments in Brazil's oil hub Itaborai are unwelcome, climate activists say. Others see a second chance for the city.

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San Salvador's new public library

San Salvador's new public library

How realistic is El Salvador's 'economic miracle?'

How realistic is El Salvador's 'economic miracle?'

El Salvador wants to get its economy up and running. Hopes are high, but so are concerns.

Two people stand in a dark shop, illuminated by a single candle

Two people stand in a dark shop, illuminated by a single candle

Latin America: When climate change ruins renewables

Latin America: When climate change ruins renewables

Climate change is disrupting Latin American efforts to make more renewable energy. Now, new solutions are being debated.

Mexico's president, Claudia Sheinbaum, receives the presidential sash during an inauguration ceremony

Mexico's president, Claudia Sheinbaum, receives the presidential sash during an inauguration ceremony

Mexico's Claudia Sheinbaum faces economic challenges

Mexico's Claudia Sheinbaum faces economic challenges

How will the country's new president, Claudia Sheinbaum, navigate the troubled waters of "America First" policies?

A Venezuelan flag flying over the piping of an oil facility

A Venezuelan flag flying over the piping of an oil facility

Can Venezuela finally reap its oil riches after election?

Can Venezuela finally reap its oil riches after election?

On the brink of economic collapse after years of mismanagement, the oil-rich nation could soon have a brighter future.

Fans in Columbia jerseys waiting behind stadium gates

Fans in Columbia jerseys waiting behind stadium gates

Copa America organizers come within an inch of a catastrophe

Copa America organizers come within an inch of a catastrophe

Overpriced tickets and the chaos before the final mean FIFA has work to do two years before the next World Cup.

Javier Milei at the GZ on June 14, 2024

Javier Milei at the GZ on June 14, 2024

Argentina: Less inflation, more poverty under Milei

Argentina: Less inflation, more poverty under Milei

With President Javier Milei arriving in Germany soon, DW looks at whether his big economic promises are materializing.

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