Why Goldman Sachs Is Courting Sheinbaum’s Mexico
President Sheinbaum met Goldman Sachs’ John Waldron to pitch Plan México, as Wall Street warms to Mexico’s nearshoring-driven investment story.
August 12, 2026Section
Economy
Codelco Pauses Its El Teniente Expansion Again Over a New Seismic Risk
Codelco has paused the Andes Norte expansion at El Teniente over a new seismic risk, a year after a fatal...
August 12, 2026
Chevron Is Reportedly Weighing an Exit From Peru After Less Than a Year
Chevron is reportedly considering leaving Peru’s offshore blocks Z-61, Z-62 and Z-63 less than a year after arriving — a...
August 12, 2026
Asia Overtakes the Americas as Mexico’s Top Source of Imports
For the first time, Asia supplied more of Mexico’s imports than the Americas in early 2026 — US$155bn versus US$123bn...
August 12, 2026
The UN Sees Venezuela Growing 6.5% in 2026 — With 385% Inflation
The UNDP forecasts Venezuela’s 2026 growth near 6.5% with inflation around 385%, a fragile rebound that other forecasters broadly echo.
August 12, 2026
US Recalls 29,628 Pounds of Argentine Beef Over a Skipped Inspection
US authorities recalled about 29,628 pounds of Argentine beef sent to Florida and Texas after it entered without the required...
August 12, 2026
Peru Raises 2026 Growth Outlook to 3.5%; Minister Cites Possible 4%
Peru’s 2026 growth outlook raised to 3.5% by MEF; Minister Elmer Cuba says possible 4%. Fiscal deficit targets unchanged. Five-year...
August 11, 2026
Analysts Split on Venezuela 2026 Growth Outlook as Data Points Diverge
Analysts are split on Venezuela 2026 growth, with forecasts ranging from 2% to 9% amid oil sector gains and earthquake...
August 11, 2026
Bolivia’s Investment Law Faces a Skeptical, Divided Assembly
President Paz sent Bolivia’s investment law to the Assembly on Aug 11, 2026, promising investor protections — but his minority...
August 11, 2026