Latin America Business: Petrobras Subsidy, Chile Lithium and Remittances
Petrobras joins Brazil's diesel subsidy, Chile's lithium exports triple and Central American remittances rise 7.1% in this week's business roundup.
September 20, 2026Section
Economy
Argentina Household Loan Delinquency Hits 12.9%, Highest Since 2004
Argentine household loan delinquency hit 12.9% in July, the highest since 2004, as an IMF mission arrives Monday to review...
September 20, 2026
Cuba Admits It Does Not Know Where Its Market Reforms Will Lead
A senior Cuban official says Havana does not know how its 176-measure economic opening will turn out, as the peso...
September 19, 2026
Uruguay Trade With India Talks Open as Exports Stay Under US$100 Million
Uruguay trade with India is small and lopsided, says India's new envoy, as Mercosur and India open talks to widen...
September 19, 2026
Panama Fuel Subsidy Caps Raised to US$341 Weekly for Buses
The Panama fuel subsidy gets higher weekly ceilings for buses, taxis, cargo and fishing boats from 18 September to 2...
September 19, 2026
Argentina Country Risk Jumps to 524 as Merval Falls 2.5%
Argentina country risk rose from 485 to 524 basis points in the week to 18 September 2026, while the S&P...
September 19, 2026
Jamaica Tourism Rebuild Plan Has No Budget, Bond Money Goes Elsewhere
The Jamaica tourism rebuild was unveiled with no budget attached. Jamaica separately priced a US$1 billion bond that funds a...
September 19, 2026
Mexico Diesel Subsidy Held at 100% as Petrol Discounts Rise
The Mexico diesel subsidy stays at 100% for the week to 25 September 2026, while the excise discount on Magna...
September 19, 2026
Guyana Health Spending Reached About US$281 Million by Mid-Year
Guyana health spending reached about US$281 million in the first half of 2026, just over a third of the full-year...
September 19, 2026