Peru Deploys 57,738 Police for Sunday’s Election
Peru's election deployment puts 57,738 police on duty for Sunday's local vote, while an OAS expert mission hears Lima candidates'...
October 3, 2026
Venezuela 4.8 Tremor Hits East, Housing Gap Persists
A 4.8 Venezuela earthquake shook Sucre state on 2 October without damage, as the UN refugee agency says thousands hit...
October 3, 2026
Colombia Alluvial Gold Mining Grows 4.5%, UN Says
Alluvial gold mining in Colombia covered 118,410 hectares in 2025, up 4.5%, a UN-backed survey shows. Three-quarters is illegal, often...
October 3, 2026
Peru Signs US$339 Million Grid Deals With Engie
Peru signed US$339 million in power grid contracts with Engie on 2 October for Piura, Lambayeque, Junín and Ayacucho. The...
October 3, 2026
Argentina Faces Modest 2027 Growth, IDEA Head Says
Fabián Kon, head of Argentina's IDEA business colloquium, expects modest growth in 2027 amid election tension. Forecasts range from 2.5%...
October 3, 2026
Colombia RTVC Is US$45 Million Short of 2026 Forecast
Colombia's public broadcaster RTVC had collected two thirds of its 2026 revenue forecast by August. The new government blames Petro...
October 3, 2026
G7 Frees 100 Million Barrels as Mexico Needs US Diesel
The G7 strategic fuel release frees up to 100 million barrels of diesel and crude over four months. What it...
October 3, 2026
Chile 2027 Budget Drops School Laptop Scheme
Chile's 2027 budget bill leaves Yo Elijo mi PC unfunded after 17 years and 96,100 laptops this year. Peñalolén will...
October 3, 2026
Bolivia Fuel Crackdown Blocks 6,700 Vehicles in a Month
The Bolivia ANH intervention blocked 6,700 plates and led to 31 arrests in a month, the minister said on 2...
October 3, 2026