Safra Family Net Worth 2026: Inside a $590B Dynasty
Seven cousins on Forbes, a US$590 billion empire, and the split that created two Safras: inside Brazil's most discreet banking...
April 18, 2026Section
In-Depth
Comprehensive guides, pillar articles, and deep-dive analysis across Latin America, Brazil and Africa. Our most authoritative long-form journalism.
Gilmar Mendes and Brazil’s Supreme Court (STF): A Complete Guide
Brazil’s longest-serving STF justice: the Banco Master meetings, a historic impeachment push, and his open war with Fux and Mendonça...
April 18, 2026
Paraguay: Washington’s Most Valued Ally in Latin America
Paraguay became Washington's most valued Latin American ally through fiscal discipline, Taiwan loyalty, and zero Chinese infrastructure. Guide.
April 17, 2026
Latin America Stock Markets 2026: Ibovespa, Merval, COLCAP, IPSA
Ibovespa hit an inflation-adjusted all-time high of 199,354 on Apr 14, 2026—its 18th record. LatAm stocks up 22% YTD while...
April 17, 2026
Ecuador-Colombia 2026: Trade War, Border Conflict, CAN Collapse
Ecuador's 100% tariff on Colombian imports froze $2.8B in trade. Now Colombia may quit the Andean bloc. What investors need...
April 17, 2026
Brazil Coffee 2026: Record Harvest, Farmer Holdouts, Value Trap
Brazil's 2026/27 coffee harvest may hit 75.8M bags, yet arabica stays above $3/lb as farmers withhold supply. Here's what investors...
April 17, 2026
Colombia Peace Process 2026: ELN, FARC and Investor Risk
Armed combatants have risen 85% since 2017, topping 25,000. ELN talks collapsed, EMC split — here's what it means for...
April 15, 2026
Brazil Amazon 2026: Deforestation, Carbon Credits, Lula Agenda
Deforestation hit 5,796 km²—an 11-year low—as Brazil's new carbon market eyes $10–20B in JREDD+ revenue. What investors and expats need...
April 15, 2026
Brazil’s Grid Is Already 85% Green — Here’s How
Brazil renewable energy percentage: the grid runs at 84.6% renewable, with wind and solar near a quarter of output. Hydrogen...
April 15, 2026