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Simon Closes Puerto Vallarta Airport Until 12 October

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IBOV
209,066.90
+1.38%
IPSA
11,043.36
+0.17%
IPC MEX
66,048.57
+1.63%
MERVAL
2,828,027
-0.16%
COLCAP
2,531.15
+0.21%
BVL PERÚ
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+2.26%
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5.16
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USD/MXN
17.06
-0.24%
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913.98
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USD/COP
3,140
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USD/PEN
3.36
-0.66%
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1,493
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USD/UYU
40.27
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5,939
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11.64
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58.34
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