
Brussels Moves to Relax Merger Rules to Build European Industrial Champions
The European Commission is preparing a major overhaul of merger control rules to enable the creation of larger companies capable of competing with U.S. and Chinese giants.
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The European Commission is preparing a major overhaul of merger control rules to enable the creation of larger companies capable of competing with U.S. and Chinese giants.

The Chilean SaaS company is acquiring Spanish CMMS pioneer TCMAN, strengthening its presence in Europe and accelerating the integration of Latin American industrial tech into global markets.

Instacart’s acquisition of Instaleap gives the U.S. group a stronger foothold with grocery retailers across Europe and Latin America, turning a Colombian platform into a bridge for global retail technology expansion.

The Spanish airline is increasing capacity and adding routes to key cities in Latin America, strengthening connectivity with Mexico, Argentina, and Brazil ahead of the 2026 summer season.

The financing deal highlights Europe’s growing role in funding global clean energy platforms, with potential spillovers into Latin America’s renewable expansion and green tech adoption.

A new Argentine trade delegation at Macfrut 2026 is targeting buyers, distributors, and technology partners in Italy as the country looks to deepen its foothold in Europe’s fresh produce market.

Norway’s crude exports surged in March as disruptions linked to the Iran war tightened global supply, reinforcing Europe’s role as a key alternative energy provider.

ECB President Christine Lagarde warns that Europe’s economy is navigating between baseline recovery and downside risks, as inflation, trade tensions, and global uncertainty cloud the outlook.

The EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) is now fully operational across the Schengen Area, introducing biometric controls and digital tracking that will reshape how Latin American executives travel to Europe.

According to international reports, the agreement between the two blocs could enter provisional force on May 1, 2026. The move would mark a major milestone in bi-regional integration, even as political resistance persists in parts of Europe.

Air France-KLM and Lufthansa have submitted non-binding bids for a 44.9% stake in TAP Air Portugal. At the heart of the dispute lies the airline’s strategic network, with Lisbon serving as a key gateway to Brazil, Africa, and the United States.

Peru’s banking supervisor has authorized Revolut to establish itself as a bank in the country, marking a major step in the UK fintech’s regional expansion. The company still needs final operating approval, but the move reinforces Latin America’s role in its long-term growth strategy.

The Spanish telecom group has agreed to sell assets in Mexico for $450 million, reinforcing its strategy to reduce exposure in less profitable markets and refocus on core geographies.

As the EU moves toward provisional implementation of its Mercosur trade deal, agribusiness players face immediate tariff cuts, regulatory shifts, and a reshaping of transatlantic supply chains.

EU-backed investments in Latin America are accelerating the development of green hydrogen projects, creating a transatlantic energy corridor aimed at decarbonizing European industry.

A World Bank report highlights Argentina as the only major Latin American economy expected to diverge from regional trends. For European investors, the shift signals both risk and a potential entry point into a market undergoing structural adjustment.

A new analysis argues that the EU–Mercosur agreement could help Europe diversify its access to critical minerals and reduce its dependence on China-dominated processing chains. The deal’s provisional application from May 2026 is sharpening its strategic relevance beyond trade.

A Brazilian mission to the European Union is launching a new wave of digital matchmaking between corporates and startups, positioning open innovation as a key bridge between Latin America and Europe.

The new pan-European platform builds on the partners’ existing logistics venture in Brazil, as La Caisse and Prologis commit around €1 billion to develop and operate assets across key European markets.

Argentina’s Congress has approved an overhaul of the glacier protection regime, giving fresh momentum to copper and critical minerals projects and reshaping the country’s investment outlook for global miners.

The European Union has accelerated the approval of 235 strategic energy projects, prioritizing grid expansion, green hydrogen, and offshore wind as it strengthens energy security and industrial decarbonization.

Artificial intelligence is changing how crop protection products are discovered, tested, and formulated, giving Latin America a growing role in the next generation of biological and data-driven farming solutions.

The approval marks a regulatory milestone for prediction markets in Europe, positioning Gibraltar as an early mover in a sector that blends finance, data, and probabilistic forecasting.

The European Commission’s proposal for a unified corporate regime could reduce fragmentation across the EU and create a faster launchpad for startups and scale-ups expanding into Latin America.
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