Mexico Data Centres Are Set for US$20.6 Billion by 2031
Mexico data centres are set for US$20.63 billion in direct investment by 2031, according to an industry report. Learn the...
August 21, 2026Section
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Pegatron Puts US$330 Million Into a New Ciudad Juárez Plant
Pegatron invests US$330 million in a new Ciudad Juárez plant for electromobility and data center tech, creating 1,000 jobs. Learn...
August 21, 2026
One in Eight Argentine Families Is Behind on a Loan
Argentina loan arrears are 7.6% across the system, but families are at 12.7% and lending outside the banks is running...
August 21, 2026
Brazil Shed 45,900 Retail Jobs in Six Months
Brazil retail jobs fell 45,900 in the first half of 2026, the worst first half since the pandemic, while the...
August 21, 2026
Petrobras Opens Talks for Four Offshore Blocks in Ghana
Petrobras Ghana negotiations opened on 21 August for four offshore blocks in the Keta Basin, after Accra approved the company's...
August 21, 2026
Correios Asks 7,000 Staff to Leave as Losses Mount
The Correios redundancy round targets 7,000 departures by 30 September, after an earlier attempt drew 3,100 and a US$1.04 billion...
August 21, 2026
Peru Moves to Keep Julio Velarde at the Central Bank
Julio Velarde was designated to head Peru's central bank to 2031 on 21 August, subject to Senate ratification. He has...
August 21, 2026
Bolivia’s Censured Economy Minister Is Still in Post
Bolivia economy minister Jose Gabriel Espinoza was censured on 18 August and is still in post. The fight is now...
August 21, 2026
Panama Canal Caps Daily Ship Transits From September
Panama Canal transits will be capped at 34 a day from 4 September and 32 from 15 September. In exchange,...
August 21, 2026
Foreign Investors Pull a Record Week From Brazil’s B3
The Brazil foreign outflow hit a record R$12.6 billion in one week, about US$2.4 billion. Year to date, overseas investors...
August 21, 2026
Argentina Votes Wednesday on Central Bank Reform
The Argentina central bank reform reaches the Chamber of Deputies on 26 August, if the government finds a quorum. One...
August 21, 2026
Seprod Profit Rose 16% Even as Its Revenue Slipped
Seprod profit rose 16% to 688 million Jamaican dollars in the quarter to June, about US$4.3 million, even though revenue...
August 21, 2026
Guardian Has Settled Most of Its Hurricane Melissa Claims
Guardian says it has settled close to 80% of its Hurricane Melissa claims in Jamaica, but underinsurance and backlogs remain.
August 21, 2026
Brazilian Investment in Uruguay Hits US$4.4 Billion
Brazilian investment in Uruguay has nearly doubled to US$4.4 billion, driven by agribusiness, finance, retail, tech and tourism. Learn more.
August 21, 2026
Costa Rica Emergency Urged for Nine Rain-Hit Cantons
Costa Rica emergency declaration recommended for nine rain-hit cantons after flooding and evacuations. Learn about the CNE's recommendation and shelters.
August 21, 2026
Panama Wastewater Has Failed at 1,200 Sites
Panama wastewater treatment has failed at 1,200 sites, says the environment minister. Learn about the collapse and priority risks.
August 21, 2026
Panama Moves to Close Banco Hipotecario Nacional
Panama moves to close Banco Hipotecario Nacional after its loan book failed. Learn about the closure plan, transition, and impact...
August 21, 2026
Dominican Republic Investment Hit US$5.03 Billion
Dominican Republic investment hit a record US$5.03 billion in 2025, up 11.3% from 2024. Tourism and energy led the way....
August 21, 2026
Walmart de Mexico Freezes Prices on 4,000 Products for 90 Days
Walmart de Mexico freezes prices on 4,000 essential items for 90 days, starting August 20, 2026. Learn about the initiative...
August 21, 2026
Guyana Oil Take From Stabroek Jumps to 39.8%
Guyana oil share from Stabroek jumps to 39.8% as Exxon recovers costs. Learn how the contract works and what it...
August 21, 2026