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Matias Sebastian Lopez

Matias Sebastian Lopez, 48, is an accomplished journalist with extensive experience reporting on business, economic trends, and international affairs. He is known for analytical coverage and clear, accessible commentary on complex topics. Throughout his career, Matias has consistently focused on providing balanced insights and timely news for a global readership.
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Latin American Pulse for Monday, April 20, 2026

Bolivia's First-Ever Gubernatorial Runoff Delivers a Verdict: Opposition Sweeps Seven of Nine Governorships, Paz's Patria Coalition Retains Only La Paz and Beni — Velasco...

How Argentina Became Israel’s Strongest Ally as Latin America Turned Away

Key Points — Latin America has split sharply over Israel since October 7, 2023: Bolivia severed relations, Colombia broke ties, Chile and Honduras recalled ambassadors,...

Latin American Pulse for Friday, April 17, 2026

Petrobras AGM Sealed: R$41.2B Dividends Approved (84.56%), Mello Elected Chairman, R$114B Capex — PETR4 +3.07% but Ibovespa Falls Second Straight to 196,818 (−0.46%) as...

Citi’s LATAM Chief: Region Is Better Placed Than Asia or Europe

Citi's LATAM chief economist says the region is better positioned than Asia or Europe for the oil shock, projects Brazil Selic at 12%, flags fiscal risk.

Colombia Buys $290M in Dollars to Fund $4 Billion Bond Buyback

Colombia bought $290M of dollars Tuesday ahead of a $4B bond buyback, as Petro attacks the central bank's 11.25% rate as "stupidity" and "fascism."

Latin American Pulse for Thursday, April 16, 2026

Latin American Pulse: Petrobras AGM decides R$8.1B dividend and Mello chairmanship as Sánchez overtakes López Aliaga in Peru. Country-by-country snapshot.

IMF Latin America Outlook: Brazil Up, Argentina Cut

IMF WEO Latin America 2026: Chief Economist Gourinchas said the world is “somewhere between the baseline and the adverse scenario.” — Latin America...

Latin American Pulse for Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Latin American Pulse: Historic: Brazilian Real Breaks Below R$5.00 Per Dollar for the First Time Since March 2024 — Ibovespa Hits Fifth Consecutive...

Ecuador’s Noboa Balances Washington and Beijing

Ecuador Noboa China: The announcement came during a radio interview in El Oro province. The Rio Times, the Latin American financial news outlet, reports...

COLCAP Surges 1.98% as Iran Blockade Sends Oil Above $100

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

Latin American Pulse for Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Latin American Pulse: Peru's electoral chief arrested. Judge lifts Adorni bank secrecy. Hormuz blockade begins. Oil at $102 per barrel.

Argentina’s Glacier Law Reform Unlocks $40 Billion Mining Pipeline — and a Constitutional War

Argentina's glacier law reform passed 137-111, opening Andean ice zones to copper and lithium mining. NGOs launch constitutional challenge. Full analysis.

Mexico Pemex $21B Investment Plan for 2026

Mexico invests 425 billion pesos in Pemex for 2026 targeting 1.8M bpd crude. The Hormuz crisis transforms the calculus for the world's most indebted oil company. Debt, targets, risks.

COLCAP Hits One-Month High at 2,301 as Court Strikes Down Petro Emergency

COLCAP Colombia rose 0.33% Friday to a one-month high at 2,301. Constitutional Court ruling, BanRep standoff, and oil at $95 shape Monday's outlook.
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