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A South American currency union? Don't hold your breath

South America is not likely to have a common currency bloc to rival the euro any time soon, analysts said on Monday, despite excited chatter sparked by officials in Brazil and Argentina raising the prospect of a shared tender.

Reuters

Justice Gorsuch's Dissent from Denial of Review in an Excessive Fines Clause Case

Here's his opinion from today's Toth v. U.S.: In the 1930s, Monica Toth's father fled his home in Germany to escape the swell of violent antisemitism. Eventually, he found his way to South America, where he made a new life with his young family and went on to enjoy a…

Reason

Former Fox execs conspired to bribe FIFA officials, prosecution witness says

An Argentine businessman testified on Wednesday that two former 21st Century Fox executives and a sports marketing company conspired with him to bribe South American soccer officials and secure lucrative broadcasting rights.

Reuters

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Former Fox execs in Brooklyn court as FIFA corruption case kicks off

A criminal case against two former 21st Century Fox executives and a sports marketing company accused of bribing South American soccer officials to obtain lucrative broadcasting rights will reveal "a culture of corruption," a prosecutor told a jury in a Brooklyn federal court on Tuesday.

Reuters

The Luizao transfer trick West Ham may look at repeating after David Moyes’ latest comments

West Ham United have signed two Brazilians so far this season and comments from manager David Moyes suggest that the South American market could be one to focus more on in the future

Football London

Daniel Kinahan drug cartel channelling drugs through Africa on much bigger scale than first thought

A report has found both substantial local consumption and expanding transit flows to Europe and Australia from South America.

Irish Mirror

Kinahan cartel channels huge quantities of narcotics through African countries from South America

A study discovered that the shipments are on a much bigger scale than previously believe

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French Guiana - Out of this world

Alain de Botton finds a corner of South America that is forever France, and where tropical jungle tangles with space exploration

The Independent UK

Netflix to end password sharing early next year, say reports

The streaming giant has already ran a trial in South America

Wales Online

Lionel Messi request leaves PSG chiefs concerned over World Cup 'provocation'

Lionel Messi captained Argentina to winning the World Cup, defeating France in the final, but growing tensions as the South Americans celebrate have left Paris Saint-Germain concerned

Daily Mirror

US seeks to bolster Ecuador ties as China expands regional role

Joe Biden says US will seek to expand relationship with Ecuador as President Guillermo Lasso visits White House.

Al Jazeera

Biden: US looking to strengthen relationship with Ecuador

President Joe Biden says the U.S. is looking to expand and strengthen its relationship with Ecuador, one of its staunchest allies in South America and a country that’s also getting plenty of attention from China

The Independent UK

Argentina victory sees South America and Europe maintain grip on World Cup

We look at the key statistics from the tournament

The Independent UK

New find details deadly chapter in Butch and Sundance’s escape to South America

Killing of officer in Chilean town of Antofagasta set in motion events that led to pair’s death in shootout with Bolivian soldiers

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South America’s prime talent factory faces off against Europe’s prime talent factory

In today’s Football Daily: Argentina, France and email header renderings

Irish Mirror

Transforming Colombia is a must for the travel bucket list

Once hailed as the most dangerous place in the most dangerous country in South America, the community has completely turned this reputation on its head and is now a vibrant, artistic and welcoming place for visitors and its residents

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool 'strike Enzo Fernandez agreement' as Benfica transfer claim emerges

Reports from South America claim that Liverpool may have won the race for Enzo Fernandez

The Guardian - UK

Spanish police intercept 56kg MDMA haul bound for South America

Seizure suggests smugglers using reverse route to open up lucrative new markets where ecstasy less common

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Toyota doesn't want second WEC race in US as calendar expands

Toyota is against the idea of a second World Endurance Championship round in the United States amid Roger Penske’s push to get Indianapolis on the calendar.

The Guardian - UK

Weather tracker: Heatwave sweeps South America as Argentina hits 43C

Weather warnings issued as worshippers brave temperatures to celebrate Catholic holy day

The Guardian - UK

European culture dominates World Cup but Argentina can teach tactical lesson

Most key figures left in the last eight play in Europe but Lionel Messi’s side have a mindset unique to South America

The Philadelphia Inquirer

World Cup TV and streaming schedule on Fox and Telemundo for Dec. 9

A blockbuster set of men’s World Cup quarterfinals starts Friday with two games that pit South America’s titans against two of Europe’s giants.

Reuters

Argentina urges EU to renegotiate South American trade pact - FT

Argentina President Alberto Fernandez has asked the European Union to renegotiate a landmark trade deal with South America, saying the agreement is unbalanced and a threat to the car industry in Brazil and Argentina, the Financial Times reported.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Bounou Heroics Lead Morocco to World Cup Quarters for 1st Time

Morocco became the first Arab nation to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals, beating Spain 3-0 in a penalty shootout on Tuesday. Pablo Sarabia, Carlos Soler and Sergio Busquets missed their penalties for Spain, with Sarabia hitting the post and Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou stopping the other two. The teams…

The Independent UK

In Bolivia, literacy training makes a profound difference

Bolivia is one of the poorest nations in South America, and nearly a fourth of its citizens could not read nor write a generation ago

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