Ecuador Cocaine Seizure at Posorja Port Was Bound for Mexico
An Ecuador cocaine seizure at Posorja port stopped 1.01 tonnes bound for Mexico, hidden inside four machines in a single...
August 22, 2026Section
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CAF Portfolio in Uruguay Doubles to US$2 Billion
The CAF portfolio in Uruguay has doubled to about US$2 billion over five years, and Montevideo hosts the region's economy...
August 22, 2026
Jamaica Waives Storm Insurance for 36,000 Mortgage Holders
The National Housing Trust waived J$585 million in storm insurance premiums for 36,000 mortgages after Hurricane Melissa. Learn more.
August 22, 2026
Viettel Wins Spectrum to Become the Dominican Fourth Operator
Viettel wins spectrum in the Dominican Republic, becoming the fourth mobile operator with a US$560 million investment plan. Learn more.
August 22, 2026
JPMorgan Puts Dominican Republic Growth Near 4.5%
JPMorgan expects Dominican Republic growth of 4.5% in 2026, citing strong first-half performance and easing inflation. Learn more.
August 22, 2026
Freak Waves on Lake Titicaca Destroy 200 Tonnes of Trout
Freak waves on Lake Titicaca destroyed about 200 tonnes of trout in Peru's Puno region. Learn about the cause and...
August 22, 2026
Colombia Puts a Peace Accord Critic in Charge of Its Memory Centre
A peace accord critic will run Colombia's Historical Memory Centre, raising concerns about historical revisionism and victims' trust. Learn more.
August 22, 2026
JEP Presses Colombia’s Government on Restorative Sentences
JEP presses Colombia's government on restorative sentences, requesting a meeting to make non-custodial sanctions operational. Learn about sanciones
August 22, 2026
Rocha Moya Is Back as Sinaloa Governor After 112 Days Away
Rocha Moya returns as Sinaloa governor after 112 days, facing opposition rejection and a homicide surge. Learn about the political...
August 22, 2026
IDB Calls the Guyana Outlook Highly Uncertain on Oil Risk
The Guyana outlook is highly uncertain due to oil price volatility, warns an IDB report. Learn about growth projections and...
August 22, 2026
Paraguay Receives Its Fifth Super Tucano to Chase Drug Flights
Paraguay receives its fifth Super Tucano to chase drug flights, boosting air defense. The aircraft arrived on 21 August 2026,...
August 22, 2026
Panama Buys Out Petroterminal de Panama for US$191.7 Million
Panama buys out Petroterminal de Panama for US$191.7 million, taking full state ownership of the oil pipeline and terminals without...
August 22, 2026
Chilean Families Sue 16 Former Bosses of State Oil Firm ENAP
Families sue 16 former ENAP executives over pollution data manipulation. Learn about the legal action and its implications for environmental
August 22, 2026
Grupo Éxito Puts US$14 Million Into Caribbean Stores
Grupo Éxito invests 42.7 billion pesos in Caribbean stores for 2026, focusing on Éxito and Carulla brands. Learn about the...
August 22, 2026
Colombia Gas Investment to Rise 17% to US$1.03 Billion
Colombia gas investment rises 17% to US$1.03 billion in 2026, as domestic output falls and imports climb. Details from Naturgas...
August 22, 2026
Contraloría Finds Losses at Petroperú and the Road Agency
Peru's Contraloría found losses at Petroperú and the road agency, including US$396,135 in demurrage and 4.8 million soles in overvaluations.
August 22, 2026
Colombia Influencers Face a Court Call for New Rules
Colombia influencers face new calls for regulation after a court ruling urges MinTIC and Congress to define rights and duties...
August 22, 2026
Brazil Court Ends Degree Tests for an Autism Tax Benefit
Brazil's STF ends degree tests for the autism tax benefit, allowing level 1 autism and mild disability to access zero-rate...
August 22, 2026
Jamaica Rural Water Plan Puts US$50 Million to Work
Jamaica rural water programme invests US$50 million in six communities, improving water, sewerage, roads, and electricity over 18 months.
August 22, 2026
Banks Push to Lift the 12% Cap in Brazil Housing Credit
Large banks push to lift the 12% cap in Brazil housing credit, but no formal proposal exists. The ceiling remains...
August 22, 2026