Argentina Reserves Climb Back Above Fifty Billion Dollars
Argentina reserves recovered past US$50 billion this week, but the gain came mainly from gold prices and asset values rather...
September 5, 2026Section
Economy
Venezuela Is Printing Cash Again, and It Still Adds Up to US$4.47 a Head
Venezuela's central bank file shows 1.94 billion banknotes at end-August 2026, up 40.5 percent since January - while the dollar...
September 5, 2026
Venezuela Inflation Slows Sharply in August, the Central Bank Says
Venezuela inflation fell to 8.9 percent in August from 19.9 percent in July, the central bank said. The twelve-month rate...
September 5, 2026
Bolivia IMF Deal: Where the Seven Billion Dollar Figure Comes From
The Bolivia IMF deal before Congress is worth US$1.9 billion. President Paz talks about seven billion. Both numbers are real...
September 5, 2026
Brazil Eases Fiscal Rules for Small Towns
Brazil's Congress approved easing fiscal rules for small towns, allowing transfers even with debts. Learn what changes and who benefits.
September 4, 2026
El Salvador Wins IMF Staff-Level Agreement Worth US$140 Million
El Salvador has reached an IMF staff-level agreement that would release about US$140 million. The Fund's executive board still has...
September 4, 2026
Mexico Faces Fresh Warning on Investment Grade as Pemex Debt Looms
Mexico's investment grade faces a fresh warning as Moody's, S&P, and Fitch flag Pemex debt and the 2027 budget. Learn...
September 4, 2026
Grupo Sura Shares Surge to Fresh Highs in Bogotá
Grupo Sura shares jumped 3.87 percent, then 5.12 percent, in back-to-back Bogota sessions, and available price data backs Valora Analitik's...
September 3, 2026
Chile Traders See the Key Rate Stuck at 4.5% for Two Years
Traders surveyed by Chile's central bank expect the key rate to stay at 4.5 percent for two years, with no...
September 3, 2026