Brazil’s C6 Bank Agrees to Buy Alymente in Benefits Push
C6 Bank agreed to buy Alymente, moving into Brazil's corporate benefits market. The price was not disclosed by either company.
September 5, 2026Section
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Argentina Trade Deficit With Brazil Widens on Month in August
The Argentina trade deficit with Brazil widened to US$380 million in August, up from June's US$40 million, as car imports...
September 5, 2026
CSN Names New Chief Executive in Brazil
CSN's new chief executive, Fabio Schvartsman, took over on September 3, 2026. He previously led Vale during the Brumadinho disaster.
September 5, 2026
Panama Now Hosts 192 Multinational Headquarters
Panama's SEM regime now counts 192 multinational headquarters and about 10,000 jobs. What SEM offers, and how EMMA fits in.
September 5, 2026
El Salvador Budget Shift Moves US$97 Million It Can Still Borrow
An El Salvador budget request would move US$97 million of unused borrowing power between ministries. The finance committee meets on...
September 5, 2026
São Paulo Builder You,Inc Faces Negative Equity
São Paulo developer You,Inc reported negative equity of R$312.7 million (about US$61 million) and delayed deliveries, leaving buyers waiting.
September 5, 2026
Brazil Regulator Approves Oi Fixed-Line Sale With Conditions
Anatel approved the Oi fixed-line sale to Método for US$11.8 million. Conditions protect customers and keep services running to 2028.
September 5, 2026
Kast Approval in Chile Hits Lowest Yet at 34%
Kast approval in Chile falls to 34% after six months. A shrinking economy and security concerns drive the drop. What...
September 5, 2026
Guyana Deportee Deal Begins as First Six Arrive From the US
The Guyana deportee deal with Washington is running: the first six people, Cubans and Afghans, arrived on Friday under a...
September 5, 2026
Brazil Court Fines Ex-Governor Cabral Over Prison Perks
A Rio court fined ex-governor Cabral over privileges he obtained in prison. The improbity ruling adds penalties but no fresh...
September 5, 2026
Codelco Copper Output Audit Finds 2025 Overstatement
A Codelco copper output audit found 2025 production overstated by 26,875 tonnes. The company reported it to prosecutors, and no...
September 5, 2026
Brazil Senate Delays 6×1 Work Week Vote
Brazil's Senate delays the 6x1 work week vote until after elections. The PEC would cut weekly hours to 40 and...
September 5, 2026
Brazil’s AGU Refuses a Police Bid Against a Supreme Court Judge
Brazil's AGU refused a Federal Police request to challenge Justice Mendonca in the Banco Master case, saying it has no...
September 5, 2026
XP Cuts Brazil Growth Forecast for 2026 to 1.7%
XP cuts Brazil growth forecast for 2026 to 1.7% and sees Selic at 13.25%. What this means for mortgages, savings,...
September 5, 2026
Argentina: Milei’s 1,000 Days Bring Lower Inflation
Argentina marks Milei's 1,000 days in office. Inflation is down, but poverty and unemployment remain high. A balanced look at...
September 5, 2026
USA & Canada Intelligence Brief — Saturday, September 5, 2026
USA & Canada Intelligence Brief for September 5: CENTCOM strikes three Iranian oil tankers as fuel prices hit records, the...
September 5, 2026
Europe Intelligence Brief — Saturday, September 5, 2026
Europe Intelligence Brief for September 5: Witkoff and Kushner carry a 'fresh concrete proposal' to Moscow and Kyiv as strikes...
September 5, 2026
Asia Intelligence Brief — Saturday, September 5, 2026
Asia Intelligence Brief for September 5: Nepal's glacier-collapse flood toll tops 1,300 with rescues into a tenth day, Jamaat-e-Islami's Karachi...
September 5, 2026
Brazil Cruise Season Opens in Recife With a Quarter More Berths
The Brazil cruise season opens in Recife on 31 October with 831,254 berths, a 24 percent rise, eight ships and...
September 5, 2026
Argentina Reserves Climb Back Above Fifty Billion Dollars
Argentina reserves recovered past US$50 billion this week, but the gain came mainly from gold prices and asset values rather...
September 5, 2026