Costa Rica’s Economy Cools but Stays Solid in 2026
Costa Rica's economy is growing about 3.4% in 2026 with prices flat and rates at 3%. See the data, the...
October 2, 2026Section
Economy
Caixa Strike Ends as Labour Court Orders Staff Back
Caixa's national strike ended on 29 September when the TST ordered staff back. Branches reopened 30 September; pay rises by...
October 2, 2026
Argentina Fiscal Surplus Holds in August as Spending Grows Faster Than Revenue
Argentina fiscal surplus held in August 2026, but public spending grew faster than revenue as an IMF team reviewed the...
September 29, 2026
Argentina Cost of Living: October Rents Rise 6.72% and Bills Follow
Argentina cost of living rises again on 1 October 2026: rents indexed to the central bank climb 6.72%, with gas,...
September 29, 2026
Colombia IMF Review Sought Early as Debt Nears Its 71% Legal Ceiling
Colombia IMF review explained: the finance ministry asked the Fund to bring forward its economic check as net debt heads...
September 29, 2026
Colombia Pension Age Debate Grows as Supreme Court Chief Backs Equal Ages
The Colombia pension age gap lets women retire at 57 and men at 62. The president of the Supreme Court...
September 29, 2026
Ecuador Growth Forecast Raised to 2.7% as Trade and Mining Lead
The Ecuador growth forecast for 2026 rose to 2.7% at the central bank, with trade, mining and food manufacturing named...
September 29, 2026
French Guiana Air Fares: France Studies 14 Proposals to Cut Ticket Prices
French Guiana air fares are back on the table in Paris. A deputy handed the overseas minister 14 proposals on...
September 29, 2026
Card Payments in Argentina: Central Bank Said to Plan Lower Costs for Shops
Argentina's central bank is preparing a market where lenders bid for shops' card receipts, a daily reports. Bankers say early...
September 29, 2026