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183,827.59
+0.46%
IPSA
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-0.73%
IPC MEX
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MERVAL
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+0.32%
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5.16
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17.06
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913.98
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3,140
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USD/PEN
3.36
-0.66%
USD/ARS
1,493
+0.10%
USD/UYU
40.27
+1.24%
USD/PYG
5,939
+1.68%
USD/BOB
11.64
-0.76%
USD/DOP
58.34
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September 29, 2026 — 22:05 BRT
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183,827.59
+0.46%
IPSA
11,055.91
-0.73%
IPC MEX
64,944.41
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+0.32%
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17.06
-0.24%
USD/CLP
913.98
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USD/COP
3,140
+0.03%
USD/PEN
3.36
-0.66%
USD/ARS
1,493
+0.10%
USD/UYU
40.27
+1.24%
USD/PYG
5,939
+1.68%
USD/BOB
11.64
-0.76%
USD/DOP
58.34
+1.25%

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Senegal opens Dakar airport train, cutting the trip to 55 minutes

Senegal's new Dakar airport train reaches the main airport in 55 minutes for about US$7, weeks before Africa's...

September 29, 2026 · 7 min read
Africa

South Africa’s Mbeki Foundation Warns US Afrikaner Push Risks Racial Rift

A foundation set up by ex-president Thabo Mbeki says US backing for Afrikaner autonomy could deepen South Africa's...

September 29, 2026 · 7 min read
Africa

Nigeria Edges Toward State Police as Rivers Becomes Third State to Back It

Nigeria's state police bill won its third state backing as Rivers voted in favour on 28 September; at...

September 29, 2026 · 6 min read
Africa

South Africa’s power utility cuts diesel bill 80% as blackouts stay away

South Africa's state power utility cut its emergency diesel bill 80% this year, to about US$71 million, after...

September 29, 2026 · 6 min read
Africa

Mali’s Army and Russia’s Wagner Killed and Tortured Civilians, Amnesty Says

Amnesty says Mali's army and Russia's Wagner Group killed at least 34 civilians and tortured detainees, five of...

September 29, 2026 · 7 min read
Africa

Nigeria’s Ground Handlers Cut Off XEJet Airlines Over US$226,000 Debt

XEJet ground handling was cut off on 28 September over a US$226,000 debt, as Nigeria's handlers stopped loading...

September 29, 2026 · 6 min read
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