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Florencia Belén Ruiz

Florencia Belén Ruiz, 32, is a professional journalist specializing in economy and geopolitics. With broad experience in analytical reporting and editorial commentary, she is recognized for in-depth coverage of global economic trends and international affairs. Her expertise lies in transforming complex issues into clear, accessible stories for a wide audience.
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Chile’s IPSA Digests Record Run as CESCO Week Kicks Off in Santiago

IPSA Chile today eased 0.20% to 11,313 after Tuesday's 1.83% surge, consolidating near the all-time high as copper supports the Kast reform trade.

Peru’s Economy Grew 3.68% in February — Beating Expectations as the Election Reshapes the Outlook

Peru GDP February 2026: Retail trade and the broader services sector contributed the most, adding 72 and 66 basis points respectively. — The data marks...

Mexico Tortilla Prices Rise as Iran War Fuels Inflation

Mexico tortilla price 2026: — The disconnect is not about grain but about diesel: Sheinbaum revealed that without the government’s 6–7 peso per...

Chile IPSA Surges 1.83% to 11,336 — Near All-Time High

IPSA Chile today: Rio Times Daily Market Brief • Chile Wednesday, April 15, 2026 · Covering the session of Tuesday, April 14 The Big Three 1.

Bolivia Governor Runoff: Can Paz’s Coalition Govern?

Bolivia governor runoff: Electoral silence begins tomorrow, April 15, marking the final 72 hours before a vote that will determine how much territorial...

Mexico IPC Drops Below 70K as Iran Blockade Lifts Oil

IPC Mexico today: Rio Times Daily Market Brief • Mexico Tuesday, April 14, 2026 · Covering the session of Monday, April 13 The Big Three 1.

Chile IPSA Gains 0.51% as Copper Outweighs Iran Shock

IPSA Chile today: Rio Times Daily Market Brief • Chile Tuesday, April 14, 2026 · Covering the session of Monday, April 13 The Big Three 1.

Peru Runoff Set: Keiko vs López Aliaga, Right vs Right

Official count at 53% confirms Peru's June 7 runoff is Keiko Fujimori vs Rafael López Aliaga — a right-vs-right contest. Exit polls were wrong. Left collapsed to under 8%.

New Prosecutor General in Venezuela: Continuity or Reform?

Venezuela confirmed Larry Devoe as new prosecutor general replacing Tarek William Saab. Opposition figure named ombudsperson. Machado pitches rival energy plan to investors.

Kast’s Border Plan: 5-Meter Walls, Drones, and the Orbán Model

Chile's Kast plans 5-meter walls, 3-meter trenches, and facial recognition drones modeled on Hungary and Italy. 2,905 detained in March. Analysts question feasibility.

IPC Mexico Falls 0.41% as 70,000 Ceiling Holds — USMCA Review and Banxico Dominate Outlook

IPC Mexico fell 0.41% to 70,023 on Friday as 70K resistance held again. USMCA review, Banxico at 6.75%, and oil at $95 shape Monday's outlook.

Colombia’s COLCAP Cheers Constitutional Ruling Despite COP 12T Fiscal Gap

COLCAP gained 0.36% to 2,294 as Constitutional Court struck down Petro's economic emergency, blocking COP 12T in revenue. Election 52 days away.

Argentina’s Merval Just 392 Points Below 3M as Momentum Builds

Argentina's Merval slipped 0.38% to just below 3 million, but MACD histogram expanded to 25,619 — the strongest bullish momentum reading in months.

Chile’s IPSA at 10,958 — Recovery Narrows ATH Gap to 6.5%

Chile's IPSA gained 0.92% to 10,958, closing at the session high and surpassing Morgan Stanley's mid-year target. ATH gap narrows to 6.5%.
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