Why Latin America Is Now the World’s Swing Region
As globalisation fragments and great-power competition intensifies, Latin America emerges as the pivotal 'optionality' region. From critical minerals to nea
Brazil’s Armed Forces to Secure 2026 Election in 7 States
Lula Debate Absence Weighs on Brazil’s 2026 Race
Brazil Vetoes Parts of Health Industry Law to Cut Imports
Jair Bolsonaro’s Son Carlos Faces Lower Court in Spy Case
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US Strikes on Venezuela Drug Boats Risk Wider Clash
For the first time, Latin American conflicts sit alongside Ukraine and the Middle East in global risk assessments....
US Tariffs and Shipping Chaos Squeeze Latin America’s Trade
From US tariffs on Brazil to EU-China tensions and Hormuz shipping chaos, Latin America sits at the centre...
WEG Q2 Preview: Analysts See an 8% Profit Dip
Analysts expect Brazilian electric motor maker WEG to post an 8% drop in net income for the second...
Argentina’s Javier Milei Heads to Brazil for Trade, Not Lula
Argentine President Javier Milei arrives in São Paulo on July 25 seeking to boost trade and investment ties,...
French Firm Ships 1M Barrels of Venezuelan Crude Under US Waiver
French oil firm Maurel & Prom is loading a second one-million-barrel cargo of Venezuelan crude under a new...
Brazil’s Nubank, Itaú Lead Latin America AI Bank Ranking
The 2026 Evident AI Index for Banks in Latin America ranks Nubank and Itaú Unibanco first and second....
Brazil’s Air Force Unveils 1 MW Ethanol Turbine Generator
Brazil’s Air Force has presented a containerized 1 MW ethanol turbine generator that runs on sugar-cane fuel. It...
Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Brazil Bets on Its Sugarcane
Brazil is building its first sustainable aviation fuel plants under a mandate that starts at 1% in 2027,...
Chilean Navy’s $X Million Frigate Overhaul Bridges Fleet Gap
The Chilean Navy is rebuilding its M-class frigate Almirante Riveros at the state-owned Asmar shipyard rather than buying...
Brazil Builds Its First Gripen E Fighter Jet at Home
Brazil has assembled its first Gripen E fighter at Embraer in Gavião Peixoto. What the Saab technology transfer...
Ibovespa Liquidity Dries Up to Pandemic Lows in July
The Ibovespa is trading with its lowest July liquidity since the pandemic. Falling turnover means wider spreads and...
Peru Economy Grows 3% in Q2, Mining and Construction Lead
The Peru economy expanded 3.0% in the second quarter of 2026, lifted by a mining rebound and strong...
Mexico City Museums: National Art Museum Reopens
Mexico City museums see a major reopening as MUNAL returns with refreshed collections. Details on a reported film festival remain unconfirmed.
Rio de Janeiro Nightlife Tonight — July 21, 2026
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Your complete Tuesday night guide to São Paulo: samba, live MPB, botecos and the best parties tonight, July...
Ruben Blades Concert in Medellín: Tickets on Sale This Week
A new Ruben Blades concert has been added in Medellín, Colombia, for November 21, 2026. Find pre-sale dates,...
Peru Gastronomy Boom Drives $254 Million Holiday Surge
Peru gastronomy takes center stage as Lima prepares to host the World's 50 Best Restaurants 2026, while Fiestas...
São Paulo Daily Brief — Tuesday, July 21, 2026
São Paulo: Mild winter day with scattered clouds, your curated SP guide: a free classical concert in Centro,...
Rio de Janeiro Daily Brief — Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Rio de Janeiro: Tuesday's Tiradentes holiday brings free harp concerts across Centro, a dangerous sea, and a Vasco-Flu...
Mexico’s Mérida Earns Top AAA Credit Rating on Budget Surplus
Mérida’s credit rating hits HR AAA after a 9.1% primary surplus at end-2025. Low debt and budget discipline...
Mendoza Wine Travel Now Rivals Bordeaux and Napa
Mendoza produces 80% of Argentina’s wine across 1,500+ high-altitude wineries, ranking it with Bordeaux and Napa. Explore the...
Latin America Sports Daily for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Key World Cup 2026 group games, Sudamericana playoffs and Liga MX openers shape a pivotal week for Latin...
Ecuador’s Quito Culture Festival Returns With Free Light Shows
The Quito culture festival Fiesta de la Luz returns August 8-12, 2026, with free video-mapping shows at historic...
Uber Pours $500M More Into Argentina, Totaling $1B Bet
Uber announced an additional US$500 million for Argentina, bringing its three-year commitment to US$1 billion. The funds will...
Tren Maya’s Yucatán Food Trains Launch at US$304
US$304 buys a Tren Maya gastronomic route with onboard brunch, five-course dinner, and stops at Chichén Itzá, Izamal,...
Peru Tourism Revenue Hits $5 Billion Record
Peru tourism set a record US$5 billion in foreign revenue in 2025, even as international arrivals stayed 32%...
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