Showing 438 results for "latin america"
Content Type:
Dell to offer low-cost computers to emerging markets
by
Richard Core
Aug 27, 2008
With sales of PC laptops and desktops slowing in the United States, Dell is making a push for markets in growing economies around the world with a...
MLB investigating bonus scandal
Aug 5, 2008
Major League Baseball and the FBI are looking into whether some talent scouts have been skimming off the top of the signing bonuses given to young players from the Dominican Republic. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.
OPEC and the oil crisis
Jul 18, 2008
Host Kai Ryssdal, who's been talking to experts about oil this week, speaks today with oil analyst Ruchir Kadakia about OPEC's standing in the oil world these days.
Truvia a sweet option for diet soda
by
Alisa Roth
Jul 9, 2008
The no-calorie sweetener Truvia hits the markets today, and Coca-cola is already planning to produce diet sodas with it in the future. Alisa Roth has more on how other beverage makers may or may not use the sugar alternative.
McCain supports Colombia free trade
by
Dan Grech
Jul 2, 2008
Republican presidential candidate John McCain is in Colombia today in support of a free trade deal. Democratic candidate Barack Obama does not support the deal. Dan Grech has more on the specifics of the proposed agreement.
The Petrobras way
by
Dan Grech
Jun 17, 2008
A Brazilian oil company that once bartered poultry for oil is now the sixth-largest corporation in the world -- and has set its sights on the U.S. market. Dan Grech reports on the company's rise.
Food fears prompt FDA funding request
Jun 10, 2008
In the wake of the massive tomato recall, the White House is asking Congress for $275 million more to increase FDA staff and inspections in its effort to secure the food supply. John Dimsdale reports.
U.S. and U.K. unions plan united front
May 26, 2008
United Steelworkers and UNITE say joining forces will help them deal with stronger multinational corporations. Stephen Beard takes a closer look at their plans.
Forming a transatlantic labor union
May 26, 2008
The largest labor union in Britain, UNITE, has agreed to merge with The United Steelworkers, one of this country's biggest unions. The deal will create the first transatlantic labor group. Stephen Beard reports.
Chavez's terrorist ties raise oil prices
by
Dan Grech
May 9, 2008
The price of oil jumped to $126 a barrel on news that Venezuela President Hugo Chavez may have closer ties than initially suspected with the Colombian terrorist group FARC -- raising fears of U.S. sanctions on his oil-rich nation. Dan Grech reports.
Collection (13)
American Dream turns to economic nightmare
American Futures
An American Migration: Puerto Ricans in Central Florida
The Next America
The Next American Dream
Vanishing America
Work in America
Back to Business
Divided Decade
Economic Anxiety Index®
Economics of Disability
Health and Wealth
Vanishing America
About Marketplace (1)
Standards of Practice
This is one part of our two-part ethics policy, updated in 2022. This portion dictates how we execute journalism. The other portio…