Global Economy Briefing — July 28, 2026
S&P 500 slips to 7,413.18, rotation not panic. IMF sees 2026 inflation at 4.7%, keeping Fed and dollar firm—key for Brazil's real, Selic and capital flows.
JBS, Marfrig Cattle Supply Boost as US Reopens Mexico Border
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View All →Europe Intelligence Brief — Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Europe Intelligence Brief July 28 — Europe confronts a day of escalatory war moves, government instability in France,...
USA & Canada Intelligence Brief — Tuesday, July 28, 2026
USA & Canada Intelligence Brief July 28 — U.S. raises tariffs on Canadian goods to 35%, triggering a...
TIM Brazil Profit Hits Record US$203M on Fiber, Mobile
TIM Brazil earnings hit a record in Q2 2026, with net profit of R$1.036 billion (~US$203 million), up...
LitioMX Lithium Plan Sets 2026-2030 Path for Mexico’s Battery Push
Mexico's state company LitioMX unveiled a 2026-2030 lithium plan in the official gazette, proposing a pilot battery plant...
Dominican Republic Electricity Demand Hits 4,203 MW Record
The Dominican Republic hit a record electricity demand of 4,203 MW on July 27, 2026, its latest July...
Portonave Plans US$392M Navegantes Port Expansion
Portonave will invest R$2 billion (~US$392 million) to expand its Navegantes terminal to 2 million TEU, pending a...
Africa Intelligence Brief — Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Africa Intelligence Brief July 28 — UN report accuses Sudan's RSF of genocide as crackdowns spread in Tanzania...
Gol Fitch Upgrade to B- Signals Turnaround for Brazil Airline
The Gol Fitch upgrade to B- from CCC+ (Stable Outlook) reflects deleveraging and US$945M liquidity - what it...
YPF Vaca Muerta Seeks Permit for 12-Well US$160M Pilot
Argentina's YPF is seeking an environmental permit to drill 12 horizontal wells in Vaca Muerta - a US$160...
Valparaiso Port Expansion Gets Green Light After 12 Years
Chile's Valparaiso port secures its environmental permit for the $380M TCVAL expansion after a 12-year review. See what...
Ecopetrol Chairman: Luis Felipe Henao Takes Board Helm
Ecopetrol chairman Luis Felipe Henao was elected on July 23, 2026, replacing Angela Maria Robledo in a Petro-era...
Grupo Herdez Earnings Plunge 86% on ERP Migration Snag
Grupo Herdez earnings fell hard in Q2 2026: net profit down 85.9% and revenue down 23% after an...
Brazil Healthcare for Foreigners: Free SUS vs. Private Plans
A practical 2026 guide to Brazil healthcare for foreigners, comparing the free public SUS and private plans, with real costs and step-by-step access.
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July 28, 2026 — 19:30 BRTLatest News
View All →Colombia’s Flower Festival Gets FBI Task Force Security
FBI joins Medellín’s Feria de las Flores security with real-time airport screening via Angel Watch and NCMEC after...
Curitiba’s Paulo Leminski Festival Reveals 2026 Perhappiness Stage Lineup
Curitiba's Paulo Leminski Festival unveiled its 2026 Perhappiness Stage lineup, with Luiza Romão, Ivan Tarastchuck and others performing...
Free Arts in Córdoba: Piazzolla Tribute Leads Weekend
A Piazzolla tribute concert and an interactive dance-theatre piece headline a weekend of free and ticketed arts in...
Health Insurance for Expats in Mexico: 2026 Costs in US$
Practical 2026 guide to health insurance for expats in Mexico: real costs, IMSS vs. private plans, step-by-step signup...
Colombia Non-Resident Tax: 2025 Filing Rules Explained
Non-residents with Colombian-source income in 2025 may need to file a return. Learn the UVT thresholds, withholding rules,...
Pinti Awards: All the Winners at the Colón Theater Honoring the Best of Commercial Theater
The first Pinti Awards at Teatro Colón crowned “Una Navidad de mierda” Best Comedy and “Charlie y la...
Colombia Immigration Security Gets US Biometric Data Deal
A binational Homeland Security Task Force co-led by the FBI activates in Medellín with real-time fingerprint and facial-recognition...
Panama City’s Casco Peatonal Festival Draws 800K, $14.5M Boost
Panama City Casco Peatonal festival has drawn 800,000+ visitors and US$14.5 million, turning the historic Casco Antiguo into...
Chile’s Colo-Colo Fights to Save Vozinha Jersey Brand
Chile's Colo-Colo formally asks ANFP to exempt goalkeeper Vozinha from Article 36, which bans nicknames on shirts and...
Mexico City Museum Night: Free Art, Music and Film in July
Mexico City’s Noche de Museos returns in July 2026 with free dance performances, concerts, film screenings and guided...
Chile InspiraTEC Award 2026 Seeks Women in STEM
Science and economy authorities in Chile’s Biobío region invite girls, young women and STEM entrepreneurs to apply for...
Bogotá Sacred Music Festival Turns 15 with Free Global Concerts
The Bogotá Sacred Music Festival marks 15 years in 2026 with 70-80% free concerts. Over 750 artists from...
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