Argentina Opens Dollar Lending as Investors Pick Provinces
Argentina now lets banks lend US dollars to any company in a 'chau colchón' push, while investors favor provincial bonds...
August 14, 2026Section
Economy
Bolivia’s Foreign Debt Tops US$14.2 Billion
Bolivia's foreign debt hit US$14,238.5 million in July 2026 as President Paz touts a US$204M Amazon power plan and US$55...
August 14, 2026
Brazil’s Record 62.9M Jobs Meets Budget Gap and Bet Ban
Brazil formal jobs hit a record 62.9 million even as a R$105.5 billion budget gap, a Pixbet suspension, and a...
August 14, 2026
Peru Holds Interest Rate at 4.25% as Crises Mount
Peru's central bank held its interest rate at 4.25% for an 11th meeting, even as a murder spike and a...
August 14, 2026
Ecuador Trade Surplus Hits Record as Ratings Improve
Ecuador posted a record US$2,339 million trade surplus in the first half of 2026, and its sovereign credit ratings are...
August 14, 2026
Mexico’s Investment-Grade Rating at Risk, IMEF Warns
IMEF warns Mexico's investment-grade rating is at risk as public debt nears the danger line. What it means for the...
August 14, 2026
Paraguay Export Boom: Sales Hit US$12.1B, Up 25%
Paraguay's exports rose 25.2% to US$12,133.7 million through July 2026, driven by soybeans and maquila, flipping the trade balance into...
August 13, 2026
Mexico Hits Record World Cup Tourism Windfall in 2026
Mexico earned a record US$18.78 billion from tourism in the first half of 2026, and the 2026 World Cup helped...
August 13, 2026
Pemex and CFE Pension Costs Weigh on Mexico’s Budget
Pemex and CFE pension costs hit MX$2.1 trillion (~US$123 billion) in 2026, adding to Mexico's deficit and public debt. Here...
August 13, 2026