Investor IG4 Nears Deal to Control Raízen
IG4 Capital is reported very close to taking control of Raízen, which is restructuring US$12.3 billion in debt. Talks are...
October 9, 2026Section
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Flávio Bolsonaro Backs Fracking and Agency Review
Flávio Bolsonaro's plan would merge Ibama, Funai and ICMBio tasks and allow shale-gas fracking. Runoff vs Lula is 25 October;...
October 9, 2026
US Sanctions War Crimes Court After Pillay Nobel
The US sanctioned the International Criminal Court hours after Navi Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize. Brazil, a member state,...
October 9, 2026
Immigration Agent Shoots Dominican Man in New York
An ICE agent shot a Dominican man in front of his 5-year-old child in New York. DHS and city officials...
October 9, 2026
Peru Wildfire Threatens Huayllay Stone Forest
A Peru wildfire in Pasco has burned over 1,000 hectares, a resident says, and now threatens the Huayllay Stone Forest...
October 9, 2026
Panama Hit by 7.7 Quake, Tsunami Alert Issued
Panama earthquake today: USGS rates the quake 7.7 near Pitaloza Arriba. Tsunami alerts cover nine Pacific countries; the canal runs...
October 9, 2026
Hijo de Fishman Freed in Referee’s Death
Hijo de Fishman was freed in Hidalgo after a reparation agreement over the death of referee El Búho. The cause...
October 9, 2026
Second Mazatlán Prison Riot Kills 2 Inmates
Two inmates died in a new brawl at Mazatlán’s El Castillo prison on 9 October, a day after a riot...
October 9, 2026
Peru Security and Crime Explained 2026
Peru security in 2026: homicide rate 10.7 per 100,000, extortion up sixfold, a new military-police command and a Level 2...
October 9, 2026
French Star GIMS Plays Casablanca 7 November
GIMS plays Casablanca on 7 November 2026 at the Mohammed V hall. Venue, tickets, getting there and entry rules for...
October 9, 2026
Abuja Afrojazz Festival Opens 16 November
The Abuja Afrojazz Festival runs 16 to 21 November 2026. Listed tickets start near US$4; venue and line-up are unconfirmed....
October 9, 2026
Chile Explains Why No Alert Hit Las Condes
Las Condes mudslide: Chile’s disaster agency says it struck too fast for a phone alert. Prosecutors probe, and insurers explain...
October 9, 2026
Europe’s Winter Gas Risk and the LNG Rivalry
Europe gas storage winter levels sit near 73% in October 2026, far below last year, leaving the EU exposed to...
October 9, 2026
Kenya’s GDP Growth Faces a 5 Percent Test
Kenya GDP growth is under scrutiny as the Q2 2026 release follows a 5.3% first quarter and a central bank...
October 9, 2026
US Student Work Visa Fees Could Hit Latin Americans
Proposed optional practical training fees of $70,000 per student could make US post-graduation work impractical for many Latin American students.
October 9, 2026
US Crop Report Moves Brazil and Argentina Prices
The October 9 WASDE report reshapes global crop balances, moving Chicago futures and prices for Brazil's and Argentina's soybeans, corn...
October 9, 2026
Why Australia’s Rate Hike Matters for US Investors
The RBA rate hike to 4.60% in September 2026 responds to 4.0% inflation, lifting the Australian dollar and reshaping ASX-linked...
October 9, 2026
What to Do in San Miguel de Allende in October 2026
San Miguel de Allende in October offers a free Pedro Friedeberg show, bolero from US$14 and Cervantino films, plus safety...
October 9, 2026
What to Do in Arusha in October 2026
Arusha in October brings Nyerere Day on Wednesday 14 October and the start of the short rains; here is what...
October 9, 2026
USA & Canada Intelligence Brief
USA & Canada Intelligence Brief for October 9: Alberta sets sovereignty vote, Canadian arrests in US rise, and Washington proposes...
October 9, 2026