Southern Command is ramping up the US military presence in Latin America to counter China, Russia, and Venezuela, after signing a historic military agreement incorporating Bolsonaro's Brazil into its imperial orbit By Ben Norton The Donald Trump Brazilians speak a Latin language, and the country is in Latin America, but I always thought the term "Latin" (in the western hemisphere) was reserved for Spanish-speaking countries only. In Brazil, with more than 3,900 confirmed cases, the most in Latin America by far, the virus came from Europe and is now tracking more broadly into society. See what countries so far have confirmed cases and how governments are responding. Within South America, average growth will be 0.3% (thanks to Brazil), then rise to 1.9% next year and 2.3% in 2019. Below are the key differences between Brazil and Latin America: Language: While the rest of Latin America speaks Spanish, Brazil is the lone country on the continent whose primary language is Portuguese. Luxury Travel Buyers And then there’s Brazil. The Latin American countries Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina accounted for over two-thirds of the region's total gross domestic product (GDP) at purchasing power parity (PPP) in 2019, while Caribbean and North Atlantic nations represented just over 1% of the region's total GDP (PPP). Brazil is South America's most influential country, a rising economic power and one of the world's biggest democracies. The coronavirus landed in Latin America on February 26, bringing with it health and economic risks. So is Brazil still considered a "Latin" country? It’s a very simple yet powerful challenge for organizations looking to communicate and engage multiple markets in Latin America. WTM Latin America 2020 is postponed. Latin America encompasses 22 nations across Central and South America that share many cultural and economic commonalities. With unrivalled knowledge of the market, ILTM Latin America brings together the elite of travel agents and travel designers from different parts of Brazil and Latin America, each individually qualified to meet ILTMs strict criteria. SAO PAULO: Sao Paulo’s stock exchange plummeted seven per cent on Wednesday over fears of the Covid-19 coronavirus after a local resident became the first such case recorded in Latin America. Dear partners and exhibitors, Like you all, we are dismayed by the pandemic caused by COVID-19. Brazil's rival, Argentina, will grow at 2.7%, then 3.2% over the next two years. Find latest news coverage of breaking news events, trending topics, and compelling articles, photos and videos of US and international news stories. We have been closely monitoring all developments and … Time Zones in Latin America, Caribbean, South America, Latin America Time Zones Map Geographically and organizationally, Brazil is considered part of Latin America.