Sassou Nguesso Pins Republic of Congo Oil Revival on China as Mature Fields Decline
Republic of Congo oil output falls as mature fields decline, forcing a China restructuring and gas pivot that will define...
September 6, 2026Section
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BEAC Warns CEMAC Oil Reliance Weakens Reserves to 4.12 Months of Imports
The CEMAC economy keeps losing import cover as oil prices fade. Investors face currency risk, reform delays and weak intra-African...
September 6, 2026
Colombia Now Requires Visas From 13 Countries
Colombia now requires entry visas from citizens of 13 countries, including China, India, and Haiti, citing reciprocity with Israel.
September 6, 2026
Costa Rica’s Hepatitis A Cases More Than Double
Costa Rica's hepatitis A outbreak has topped 772 cases in 2026, more than double last year's total, with San José...
September 6, 2026
Foreigners Buying Property in Mexico Face New Fideicomiso Costs in 2026 Beach Markets
Buying property in Mexico as a foreigner runs through the fideicomiso trust in coastal zones. Prices in CDMX, Playa del...
September 6, 2026
Colombia Moves to Liquidate Failing Health Insurers
Colombia will liquidate failing health insurers (EPS) that can't recover, after system debt hit US$18.6 billion and hospitals limited care.
September 6, 2026
Mali Burkina Faso Niger Launch AES Sahel Confederation Parliament as Currency Plans Lag
The AES Sahel confederation of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger has a joint parliament and currency plans. What the bloc...
September 6, 2026
Brazil Lets Foreigners Own Urban Property Outright With Only a CPF Tax Number
Buying property in Brazil as a foreigner takes only a CPF tax number. Current prices in Rio, São Paulo and...
September 6, 2026
Chile and Argentina Lift Lithium Output as US and China Race for Andean Supply
Latin America critical minerals draw a US-China supply race as lithium output climbs in Chile and Argentina. Where copper, niobium...
September 6, 2026