Colombia Hosts IMF Debt Mission Until 29 Oct
The IMF debt mission, run with the World Bank, arrived in Bogotá on 20 October to rework Colombia's borrowing plan....
October 21, 2026Section
Economy
Mexico Says North America Trade Pact Lasts 10 Years
Mexico's economy secretary says the USMCA trade pact runs 10 more years with yearly reviews, while the US has declined...
October 21, 2026
South Africa September Inflation Hits 4.5%
South Africa inflation rose to 4.5% in September from 4.4%, just below the 4.7% forecast, as fuel costs jumped; the...
October 21, 2026
Section 338 Tariffs on Canada Explained
The section 338 tariff imposes a 50% duty on selected Canadian goods as of August 2026, with no USMCA exemption...
October 21, 2026
Can Latin America LNG Replace Russian Gas in Europe?
Latin America LNG cannot replace Russian gas for Europe by itself, but Argentina's 6 million tonnes per year from late...
October 21, 2026
Indonesia Haze: 9 Firms Named as Suspects
Indonesian police named 9 companies as suspects and identified 97 in fire cases. Why the haze matters for palm oil...
October 20, 2026
Takaichi Slide Tests Japan’s US Alliance
Takaichi's support fell to 49.1% in a Kyodo poll after a minister quit. What it means for Japan's defence plans...
October 20, 2026
Uruguay Inflation Seen at 5.4% by Year End
Cinve now expects Uruguay inflation of 5.4% in December, up from 4.8%, and above the central bank's 4.5% target until...
October 20, 2026
El Salvador Exports Seen Up 7% This Year
El Salvador's goods exports are forecast to grow 7% in 2026 to US$5.94 billion, far below the 20% regional pace,...
October 20, 2026