South Africa Fuel Prices Hit Record Highs in October
South African petrol rose R3.33 a litre on 7 October. Inland 95 now costs R30.25 (about US$1.87), a record, and...
September 29, 2026Section
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Paraguay’s Power Utility Plans 22% Investment Cut; Itaipú Dam Talks Paused
Paraguay's power utility ANDE plans 22% less investment in 2027, while the price of power from Itaipú, the dam shared...
September 29, 2026
Uruguay Growth Forecast Cut to 1.3% by the IMF, Below the Government’s 1.6%
The IMF now expects Uruguay's economy to grow 1.3% in 2026 after a drought hit soy. The minister calls it...
September 29, 2026
Dominican Republic Warns of Russian Job Offers as Recruits Reach the Front
The Dominican Republic has warned citizens about Russian job offers after recruits reached the Ukraine front. What is known, and...
September 29, 2026
Dominican Republic Diesel Prices Rise Again, Squeezing Corner Grocery Shops
Diesel in the Dominican Republic rose for a second week, to US$4.55 a gallon. Corner-shop owners say freight costs are...
September 29, 2026
Ecuador Social Security Institute Gets Noboa’s Party Director as Head
Noboa put Cynthia Gellibert, director of his ADN party, in charge of Ecuador's IESS pension and health institute and named...
September 29, 2026
Bolivia’s President Faces Demands to Disclose the Cost of His US Trip
Lawmakers from several blocs and the vice-president want Rodrigo Paz to disclose what his UN trip cost and achieved, days...
September 29, 2026
Fake Breast Scans in Chile: Clinic Owner Takes Deal, Faces Five Years
A Chilean clinic owner accused of fake breast scans for 1,439 low-income women took a fast-track deal; prosecutors offered five...
September 29, 2026
Costa Rica Inflation to End 16 Months Below Zero, Central Bank Chief Says
Costa Rica inflation has been below zero for 16 months. The central bank chief expects it to turn positive in...
September 29, 2026
Trinidad Procurement Bill Curbing Contracts Watchdog Passes by One Vote
Trinidad and Tobago's Senate head broke a 15–15 tie on 28 September to pass a bill that curbs the state...
September 29, 2026
Colombia’s Central Bank Expected to Hold Rates at 12% as the Peso Slides
Colombia's central bank rules on rates on Wednesday 30 September. Most analysts expect a hold at 12% as the peso...
September 29, 2026
Guatemala Gold Mine Case Stalls as Prosecutors Promise Less Secrecy
Five years after trucks dug a Guatemala gold mine without a licence, no charges are public. On 25 September prosecutors...
September 29, 2026
Saint Lucia Citizenship Sales Must End by June 2028 or EU May Impose Visas
The EU wants Saint Lucia to stop selling citizenship by June 2028 or risk losing visa-free travel to Europe. What...
September 29, 2026
Chinese Undersea Cable to Chile Still Under Review Despite US Objections
Chile's telecoms minister says a China Mobile data cable to Hong Kong is still under review, months after the US...
September 29, 2026
Argentina’s Treasury Refinances US$5.6 Billion of Peso Debt as Markets Fall
Argentina's Treasury refinanced all US$5.6 billion of peso debt due this week at its 28 September auction, as country risk...
September 29, 2026
Puebla Anti-Corruption Ex-Prosecutor Death: Mexico Probe Points to Suicide
Puebla's chief prosecutor says video and forensic findings point to a self-inflicted death of Rubén Curiel, the Mexican state's former...
September 29, 2026
Oaxaca Homicides: Mexican Ex-Mayor Accused of Shielding Gang Faces Trial
A Mexican judge ordered Juchitán's ex-mayor to stand trial for extortion. Prosecutors link the gang he allegedly shielded to about...
September 29, 2026
Venezuelan Political Prisoner, a Former Prison Chief, Dies in State Custody
A former prison director jailed since 2024 died in Venezuelan custody on 27 September. Rights groups blame delayed care; prosecutors...
September 29, 2026
Caixa Strike Ends in Brazil After Labour Court Ruling
Brazil's Caixa strike is over: unions told state bank staff to return on Wednesday after a top labour court ruling...
September 29, 2026
Lula Campaign Ads: Meta Blocked Brazil Leader’s Ad Account, Says It Is Back
Meta blocked the ad account of Brazil's President Lula on 23 September and says it works again. Paid online campaign...
September 29, 2026