Belize and Guatemala Spar over Sarstoon River Border
Belize says it will send a protest note to Guatemala over the Sarstoon River. Both countries await a ruling from...
September 14, 2026Section
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Poll: 85% Restrict Night Outings as Security in Peru Shapes Daily Life
An Ipsos poll for a Credicorp-backed crime observatory found 85% of Peruvians restrict night outings. The survey measures fear, not...
September 14, 2026
Brazil: Sao Paulo Building Collapse Kills Six in Penha
A Sao Paulo building collapse in Penha killed six people. A court ordered temporary custody for three people linked to...
September 14, 2026
Chile Lithium Share Falls to 19.4 Percent as Rivals Grow
Chile lithium mine output was 19.4 percent of world supply in 2025, down from about 26 percent in 2020. Australia,...
September 14, 2026
Guatemala Blockades: President Alleges Political and Drug Money
President Arévalo says politicians and drug trafficking actors paid people to join the Guatemala blockades over fuel prices. He named...
September 14, 2026
Ecuador Military Shake-up: Noboa Removes Air Force Chief after Base Letter
Noboa removed Ecuador's air force chief on 10 September. The officer had asked for legal rules on US flights at...
September 14, 2026
Chile’s Peso Weakens Past 940: What the Dollar’s Best Level in a Month Means for Expats
The dolar observado printed at 940.91, the dollar's firmest against the peso in a month. What Monday's move means for...
September 14, 2026
Fed and Copom on the Same Two Days: What This Week’s Decisions Mean for Expat Money
The FOMC and Brazil's Copom both decide on 15-16 September. What a 95%-priced Selic cut to 13.75% and an expected...
September 14, 2026
LatAm Expat & Nomad Daily Guide for Monday, September 14, 2026
Your daily briefing for expats and nomads in Latin America: the dollar firms at the Monday reopen, Chile's peso hits...
September 14, 2026
Latin America Sports Daily for Monday, September 14, 2026
The Copa Libertadores quarter-finals reach their second legs. Fluminense, Palmeiras, Corinthians and Flamengo all chase semi-final places this week.
September 14, 2026
São Paulo Daily Brief — Monday, September 14, 2026
Sao Paulo wakes cold and wet under a rain alert. The Pinacoteca is open, most big museums are shut, and...
September 14, 2026
Rio de Janeiro Daily Brief — Monday, September 14, 2026
Rio wakes overcast with showers. CCBB is free all day, Museu do Amanha costs R$40, and Vasco, Botafogo and Flamengo...
September 14, 2026
Latin American Pulse for Monday, September 14, 2026
Six dead in a Sao Paulo building collapse, Kast's disapproval at a record 62%, and an IMF mission bound for...
September 14, 2026
LatAm Pre-Open — Monday, September 14, 2026
Regional boards closed Friday lower before a week in which the Fed, Copom, the Bank of England and the Bank...
September 14, 2026
Brazil’s Financial Morning Call for Monday, September 14, 2026
Copom decides Wednesday with a cut to 13.75% about 95% priced, hours before the Fed is expected to raise US...
September 14, 2026
IMF Mission to Argentina Set for the Week of 21 September
An IMF mission to Argentina starts the week of 21 September for a third programme review. Here is what the...
September 14, 2026
The Poverty Rate in Argentina Is Creeping Up Again, Private Data Show
A university study based on INDEC data says the poverty rate in Argentina stopped falling in early 2026. The official...
September 14, 2026
Global Economy Briefing — September 14, 2026
Fed rate-rise bets near 90%, Brent back above US$100 and China data set the tone. Four central banks decide this...
September 14, 2026
Grain Prices Fall After USDA Raises World Wheat Stocks
Soybeans fell 2.7% and wheat 2.2% on Friday after the USDA's September report landed above trade estimates. Brazil's firmer real...
September 14, 2026
Colombia Security Package Would Let Police Enter Universities
Colombia's president announced a security package that would let police enter public universities during violent protest. He blamed the last...
September 14, 2026