Mexico and 13 Others Back US Push on Car Overcapacity
Mexico and 13 other economies signed a US-led statement, released Wednesday, on excess capacity in cars, EVs, batteries, chemicals, chips...
October 8, 2026Section
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US Envoy to Chile Clarifies Magellan Strait Remark
US Ambassador Brandon Judd says his Magellan Strait remark was taken out of context after Chile's foreign minister said Chile...
October 8, 2026
Peru Attack at Poderosa Gold Mine Kills Two Guards
An armed attack killed two security guards at a Poderosa gold mine entrance in Peru's Pataz province, which is under...
October 8, 2026
Colombia Lifts 30% Cap on Pension Funds’ Foreign Assets
Colombia scrapped a 30% cap on pension funds' foreign assets, so managers can keep about US$77 billion abroad, mostly in...
October 8, 2026
Chile Imports Jump 13.5% as Diesel Bill Nearly Triples
Chile's imports rose 13.5% to US$8.54 billion in September as diesel purchases nearly tripled. The trade surplus of US$2.05 billion...
October 8, 2026
Mexico’s Foreign Reserves Fall to US$255.95 Billion
Mexico's foreign reserves fell US$2.53 billion in September to US$255.95 billion, beating the US$253.7 billion forecast, central bank data show.
October 8, 2026
Brazil’s 41-Seat Republicanos Party Backs Bolsonaro Son
Brazil's Republicanos party endorsed Flávio Bolsonaro on 7 October, lifting parties that back him to 259 of 513 House seats...
October 8, 2026
Brazil September Inflation Due Friday Near 4.5% Ceiling
Brazil publishes September IPCA inflation on 9 October, with the 12-month rate near the 4.5% ceiling. What it means for...
October 8, 2026
Colombia Rent Increase Limit Is 5.10% in 2026
Colombian landlords may raise home rents by at most 5.10% in 2026, though inflation is 6.29%. How the limit works,...
October 8, 2026
LatAm Expat & Nomad Daily Guide for Thursday, October 8, 2026
Tropical Storm Simon nears Mexico’s Jalisco coast, Peru holds rates at 4.25% and Colombia inflation hits 6.29%. Your Thursday LatAm...
October 8, 2026
Petrobras Locks In US LNG for Two Decades
Petrobras signed 20- and 22-year deals for 1.6 million tonnes a year of US LNG with Sempra and Cheniere. What...
October 8, 2026
US Readies Torture Charges Against Maduro
US prosecutors are preparing new charges against Maduro and Cilia Flores over the alleged torture of Americans in Venezuela, US...
October 8, 2026
Latin America Sports Daily for Thursday, October 8, 2026
Brazil Série A fixtures and table for October 8, 2026: Flamengo lead Palmeiras by three points ahead of the 29th...
October 8, 2026
São Paulo Daily Brief
São Paulo Daily Brief for October 8, 2026: weather, markets, MASP, transport, Palmeiras at home tonight and picks for expats...
October 8, 2026
Rio de Janeiro Daily Brief
Rio Daily Brief for Thursday October 8: dry weather, free CCBB culture, Flamengo and Fluminense in action tonight, and the...
October 8, 2026
Latin American Pulse for Thursday, October 8, 2026
Latin America's mood on Oct 8: Brazil's runoff realigns, Messi exits, Chile recovers from floods, and a Celine bag stirs...
October 8, 2026
US Stocks Slip 0.2% as 10-Year Yield Holds 5.3%
US stocks slipped from a record as the 10-year yield held near 5.3% and oil stayed near US$100, while Fed...
October 8, 2026
LatAm Opens After Ibovespa’s 0.7% Drop
Oil near US$100 and a firm dollar set a cautious Latin America open as Chile and Mexico release inflation data....
October 8, 2026
Ibovespa Falls 0.7% Ahead of IPCA Data
Ibovespa fell 0.7% to 204,302. See the Selic outlook ahead of Friday's IPCA, today's B3 radar and the levels to...
October 8, 2026
Crypto Casino Free Spins: How They Work and What to Check
Crypto casino free spins offer eligible players promotional spins on selected slots. Learn how these offers work and what to...
October 8, 2026