Ecuador’s Auto Sales Smash Records in 2026 as EVs and Hybrids Surge
Ecuador’s auto sales jumped 41.4% in the first half of 2026 to a record 78,185 units, powered by dollarized pricing,...
August 11, 2026Section
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Cauchari-Olaroz Lands US$220 Million to Fund Its Lithium Expansion
The Cauchari-Olaroz lithium venture in Jujuy closed US$220 million in debt to fund a phased Stage 2, as Ganfeng and...
August 11, 2026
Lula Is Set to Sign Four Energy Decrees, Opening the Power Market
Lula's energy decrees will open the power market to households, and set rules for aviation fuel, carbon capture and low-carbon...
August 11, 2026
Four Countries Sign a South American Open-Skies Pact
A South American open skies pact, ALAS, lets Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Paraguay move toward shared air freedoms and eventual...
August 11, 2026
Federal Police Hit an Organized-Crime Grip on Elections in Ceará
Operation Omerta saw Brazil's Federal Police make 14 arrests in Sobral, Ceará, over an organized-crime group accused of capturing local...
August 11, 2026
Puerto Rico Clears a First Step for the US$2 Billion Esencia Resort
The Esencia resort in Cabo Rojo won a first location approval, not full permits, for a US$2 billion Puerto Rico...
August 11, 2026
The US Is Now the Top Buyer of Venezuela’s Oil
Venezuela's oil exports slipped in July, but the story is the reversal: since Maduro's capture the US is the top...
August 11, 2026
USA & Canada Intelligence Brief — Tuesday, August 11, 2026
USA & Canada Intelligence Brief for August 11: four days after weak jobs data killed rate-hike bets, an oil rally...
August 11, 2026
Europe Intelligence Brief — Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Europe Intelligence Brief for August 11: the DAX hit a record 26,454 on falling oil prices while Hannover airport closed...
August 11, 2026
Asia Intelligence Brief — Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Asia Intelligence Brief for August 11: China is rebuilding its soybean relationship with Washington while Brazil holds 73.6% of its...
August 11, 2026
Africa Intelligence Brief — Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Africa Intelligence Brief for August 11: fourteen illegal chrome miners died near Marikana, the UN is auctioning its Somalia mission...
August 11, 2026
Panama Safety: Why the Country Is Climbing 2026 Rankings — A Guide for Expats
Discover why Panama safety ranks are climbing in 2026, making this vibrant country an even better home base for expats...
August 11, 2026
shnit San José Screens 120+ Short Films, August 20–30
shnit San José returns August 20–30, 2026, with 120+ short films at Cine Magaly and Cinema San Pedro. Plan your...
August 11, 2026
Andrés Cepeda Arrives in Ecuador: Three Concerts, New Album, Tour Finale in Quito
Andrés Cepeda in Quito on 17 September 2026 at Coliseo General Rumiñahui. Tour finale, new album, and ticket details. Don't...
August 11, 2026
Verão Fortaleza 300: Free Waterfront Programming Starts August 13
Verão Fortaleza 300 is a free waterfront festival from August 13-16, 2026. Enjoy music, sailing, and wellness in Fortaleza with...
August 11, 2026
JetSmart Announces Flights Between Florianópolis and Córdoba From December
JetSMART’s new Florianópolis Córdoba flights start December 2026. Learn how to book, what to pack, and why Córdoba is your...
August 11, 2026
Free Literary Week in Curitiba at MON Brings Big Names to Expats
Discover the Free Literary Week in Curitiba at MON: five days of authors, book fairs, and poetry honoring Adélia Prado....
August 11, 2026
Ana Carolina Joins the Praia do Forte Festival Lineup in Bahia This September
Ana Carolina plays Festival Conexão com o Paraíso at Praia do Forte, Bahia, on 5 September — lineup and tips...
August 11, 2026
Mexico’s Industrial Production Rebounds 1.7% in June
Mexico's industrial production rose 1.7% in June 2026, led by mining and construction, a rebound that hints at resilience amid...
August 11, 2026
SP2B Brings 42 Free Concerts to São Paulo’s Ibirapuera This Week
SP2B free concerts light up Parque Ibirapuera from 9–16 Aug 2026 with 42 shows, including Criolo and BaianaSystem. Plan your...
August 11, 2026