CFE Profit Drops 43% as a Weak Peso Hits Mexico’s Utility
CFE profit fell about 43% in the second quarter as a weaker peso hit Mexico's state power utility, even as...
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USA & Canada Intelligence Brief — Friday, July 31, 2026
USA & Canada Intelligence Brief July 31 — corrected: Trump's new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods take effect 19 August;...
July 31, 2026
Europe Intelligence Brief — Friday, July 31, 2026
Europe Intelligence Brief July 31 — A Spanish corruption verdict rocks the Sánchez government, Germany confirms a Tomahawk missile deal,...
July 31, 2026
Asia Intelligence Brief — Friday, July 31, 2026
Asia Intelligence Brief July 31 — Asia sat in brittle anxiety Friday as a US-brokered India-Pakistan ceasefire collapsed into missile...
July 31, 2026
Haiti Elections Set for 2026 Amid Gang Stranglehold
Haiti elections are set for December 13, 2026, with a runoff on February 21, 2027. A record 280 parties registered...
July 31, 2026
Barbados Economy Loses Steam as Growth Slows to 1.4%
The Barbados economy lost steam in early 2026, with real GDP growth slowing to 1.4% as global shocks and inflation...
July 31, 2026
Amazon River Dolphins Face 95% Loss in 50 Years
A long-term study warns Amazon river dolphins face a critical extinction risk, with models projecting up to a 95% population...
July 31, 2026
Colombia Oil Giant Ecopetrol CEO Exits Amid Graft Probe
Ricardo Roa left Ecopetrol's presidency on July 30, 2026, after an influence-peddling charge on March 11. VP and board exits...
July 31, 2026
Florianópolis Convention Center Goes Private in 35-Year Deal
Florianópolis convention center concession launches with a R$16.5M minimum bid for a 35-year term. Proposals are due September 14, 2026,...
July 31, 2026
Lulinha: Why Lula’s Eldest Son Faces a 2026 STF Probe
Lulinha, President Lula's eldest son, faces a Federal Police inquiry authorized by Brazil's STF in July 2026 over suspected influence-peddling.
July 31, 2026
Cuba Private Sector Opens to 81 Activities as Economy Nears Collapse
Cuba private sector rules now allow gas stations, pharmacies, ports and renewable energy under a 176-measure package as the economy...
July 31, 2026
Lula Paraguay War Remark Triggers Diplomatic Summons
Lula Paraguay tensions flared after Brazil's president said Paraguay once invaded Brazil; Asunción summoned the ambassador over the 1864 war.
July 31, 2026
Panama Canal Draft Cut Again as El Niño Threatens Water
Panama Canal draft limits fall to 48.5 feet as El Niño strengthens, but the waterway is not cutting the number...
July 31, 2026
Argentina OKs US$9.7 Billion Vicuña Copper Mine in San Juan
Argentina approved the BHP-Lundin Vicuña copper project under RIGI, a US$9.737 billion investment in San Juan and its largest-ever mining...
July 31, 2026
Betting Revenue Federal Police Fund Signed by Lula
Betting revenue for the Federal Police fund: Lula signed a law sending up to 3% of Brazil's sports-betting takings to...
July 31, 2026
South Korea, Chile Agree to Modernize Trade Deal
South Korea and Chile agreed to modernize their two-decade-old trade deal on July 30, 2026, prioritizing critical-mineral supply chains for...
July 31, 2026
Chile Venezuela Relations Resume with Consular First Step
Chile Venezuela relations are resuming after a two-year break, starting with consular ties, President Kast said - a gradual step,...
July 31, 2026
Raizen Extrajudicial Recovery Wins Court Approval
Raizen extrajudicial recovery was ratified by a São Paulo court, backed by 81.6% of creditors, covering about R$61.4 billion and...
July 31, 2026
Milei Capital Markets Reform Opens Argentina to Bonds
President Milei's capital markets reform lets Argentine firms issue foreign currency bonds and frees insurers from regulatory approval, announced July...
July 31, 2026
Kaiser Codelco Plan: US$2,150 Handout for Chileans
Kaiser Codelco plan: Chilean candidate Johannes Kaiser proposed partly privatising Codelco and paying each citizen up to 2 million pesos...
July 31, 2026