Chile: Kast Approval Rebounds to 33.8 Percent as His Coalition Pushes Him to Negotiate
Kast approval rose to 33.8 percent in Chile's Pulso Ciudadano poll, with 54.4 percent disapproving, as Santiago offers mining tax...
August 31, 2026Section
Economy
Honduras Returns to the World Bank’s Arbitration Court With an Eye on Investors
Honduras ICSID membership took effect on 16 August, a clear message to foreign investors. Energy reform could pass Congress next...
August 31, 2026
Colombia’s 2027 Budget Is a Stabilisation Operation, Warns Industry Chief Bruce Mac Master
Colombia 2027 budget: What happened: Industry chief Bruce Mac Master warned that Colombia faces an extraordinarily severe fiscal situation.
August 31, 2026
Bolivia Opens Electoral Reform as Diesel Deal Lifts Blockade and Cerimedo Faces New Claims
Fernando Cerimedo faces new fuel, gold and drug-trafficking claims in Bolivia as a diesel deal ends a blockade and electoral...
August 31, 2026
Volkswagen Mexico Averts a Strike, but Tariffs Keep the Puebla Crisis Alive
Volkswagen Mexico averted a strike with a 10.04% pay deal, but US tariffs, layoffs and a USMCA rules-of-origin fight running...
August 31, 2026
Colombia Pension Reform Locks the Door on Government Hands in the Savings Pot
Colombia pension reform: What happened: Colombia s Constitutional Court upheld most of the pension reform and shielded workers savings from...
August 31, 2026
Argentina’s Stabilisation Is Impressive but Incomplete, Says IMF Veteran Gopinath
Former IMF deputy chief Gita Gopinath called Argentina's stabilisation impressive but named gaps in reserves and market access. Caputo meets...
August 31, 2026
Paraguay Beef Eyes a Bigger US Quota as the IMF Praises the Economy
Paraguay beef wins a US tariff exemption and the IMF applauds 5.8% growth, but asks for fiscal prudence and faster...
August 31, 2026
Colombia’s New Traffic Code Halves Fines and Takes Aim at Speed Cameras
What happened: President Abelardo de la Espriella ordered a new Colombia traffic code that cuts some fines by up to...
August 31, 2026