Peru Economy Growth Forecast Raised to 3.5%
Peru economy growth forecast for 2026 rises to 3.5%, with minimum wage set to increase in two steps. Learn what this means for you.
Venezuela Oil: Key Facts on US Supply, Sanctions, and Chevron
LatAm Pre-Open — Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Mexico Markets: IPC & the Peso — August 11, 2026
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Copper Presses Higher on Monday; CPER Gains 0.70%
The copper-tracking fund CPER settled at US$40.18, up 0.70% Monday, as Freeport-McMoRan jumped 1.28% and Southern Copper climbed...
The Colombian State Owns 62 Companies. Here’s What They’re Worth
Colombia state companies number 62 and are worth COP 197.27 trillion (about US$62.5 billion), a finance-ministry report shows,...
Brazil’s Financial Morning Call for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Ibovespa: Brazil's financial morning call: Copom meeting minutes and the IPCA-15 mid-month inflation reading drive the B3 open.
Global Economy Briefing — August 11, 2026
Global economy: Wall Street dipped from records as a cooler-than-expected Brazilian inflation print and the Copom minutes focused...
Century-Old South African Smelter Nears Closure Over Power Price, Risking 350 Jobs
A century-old South African smelter nears closure as power tariffs make it unviable, putting about 350 jobs at...
Colombia Markets: COLCAP & the Peso — August 11, 2026
The COLCAP rose 0.94% to 2,372 as July inflation slowed sharply to 6.03%, boosting bets the central bank...
Argentina Markets: Merval & the Peso — August 11, 2026
Argentina's Merval index rose 1.14% on Monday, driven by a 3.7% surge in YPF after record quarterly earnings,...
Chile Markets: IPSA & the Peso — August 11, 2026
Chile's S&P IPSA ticked 0.11% higher on Aug 10 as lithium giant SQM rose, cushioning a 0.50% slide...
Brazil Markets: Ibovespa & the Real — August 11, 2026
Brazil's Ibovespa slipped 0.19% as bank stocks declined, but Petrobras jumped 3.3%. The real weakened to 5.11 per...
Hormuz Shock Sends Crude Surging; Petrobras, YPF Rally
WTI crude tracked by USO surged 6.73% to US$125.92 as Strait of Hormuz disruption deepened. Petrobras, YPF, Ecopetrol...
Nexa Jumps 5.4% as Zinc Leads Latin America Mining Surge
Nexa Resources surged 5.39% and Buenaventura rose 1.26% on Monday, driven by galvanised steel demand and a weaker...
Lithium Wrap August 10: LIT ETF Rises 0.99%
Lithium equities firmed Monday as the LIT ETF added 0.99% to US$74.74. SQM led with a 1.24% gain....
Peru’s Stock Market Surged 50% in 2025 and Analysts See Another 13% in 2026
Peru's stock market rose 50% in 2025. Analysts forecast further gains in 2026 on metals prices, banking profits and GDP growth near 3%.
LatAm Expat & Nomad Daily Guide for Monday, August 10, 2026
Rio de Janeiro Daily Brief — Tuesday, August 11, 2026
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São Paulo Daily Brief — Monday, August 10, 2026
Cool start with sunny spells in São Paulo today. Markets contracted Friday. Head to Ibirapuera for open-air work...
São Paulo Daily Brief — Sunday, August 9, 2026
São Paulo Daily Brief for Sunday 9 August 2026. Warm day with low rain chance, free Saturday at...
CFA Franc Zone Cotton Output Drops For Second Straight Season In 2025/2026
Cotton production in the CFA franc zone fell about 9 percent to 4.0 million bales in the 2025/2026...
Colombia Weighs 2 Percent Mortgages: Who Would Qualify
Colombia is exploring 2% mortgage rates for low-income households. The proposal targets first-time buyers with income caps and...
São Paulo Nightlife Tonight — August 9, 2026
Tonight's São Paulo going-out guide for expats and visitors: SP2B festival opening with Esther Perel at Ibirapuera, plus...
What’s On In Latin America: The Week Ahead (August 10–16, 2026)
Your Latin America week ahead, August 10-16: Cali's Petronio Alvarez festival, Rosalía's Rio shows, Colombia's wealth-tax pledge, US...
Rio de Janeiro Nightlife Tonight — August 9, 2026
Your Sunday night Rio guide: Doce Maravilha festival closing with Caetano Veloso & Emicida, Paralamas, samba standbys in...
Brazil’s $1,500 Digital Nomad Visa Pulls Remote Workers to Rio and Florianópolis
Brazil's VITEM XIV visa lets remote workers live in the country for $1,500/month in foreign income. Processing takes...
Nigeria Turns To Asia For Post-Harvest Loss Solutions
Nigeria is seeking Asian technology and finance to tackle post-harvest losses estimated at ₦3.5 trillion annually, with China...
Latin America Sports Daily For Sunday, August 9, 2026
World Cup: Palmeiras sit atop Brazil’s Série A while the Copa Libertadores round of 16 first legs begin...
Jorge Messi Dies At 68; Family Holds Private Wake In Rosario
Jorge Messi dies at 68 in Rosario; family holds private wake. Lionel Messi returns from the US to...
Banco Falabella Launches A Zero-Fee Online Account In Chile
Banco Falabella is offering a current account with $0 maintenance, opened 100% online. The August promotion locks in...
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