Uruguay Golf Project and Resort Push Ahead After Orsi Meetings
President Orsi met investors behind a US$42 million Uruguay golf project and the Cipriani resort. Both developments are moving forward.
August 25, 2026Section
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Colombia Energy Rescue Nears US$500 Million as Aval Eases Quake Debt
Colombia energy package totals US$492 million to avert Caribbean blackouts, while Grupo Aval opens quake relief credits for victims.
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Venezuela Probes Opposition Deputy Over Dollarization Bill
Venezuela's National Assembly investigates opposition Deputy Antonio Ecarri over a dollarization bill drafted with US economist Steve Hanke.
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PicPay Profit Soars 135% in Brazil as Q2 Beats Guidance
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Peru Mining Exports and Tax Revenue Shrink Fiscal Deficit
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August 25, 2026
Colombia Budget 2027 Faces ‘Clash of Figures’ Warning
Colombia's 2027 budget faces a US$7.8 billion gap and a 'clash of figures' with the fiscal framework, the Comptroller warns.
August 25, 2026
Chile and US Open Tariff Talks in Santiago
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August 25, 2026
Brazil Poll: Flávio Bolsonaro Leads Lula in Rio Grande do Sul
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August 25, 2026
Braskem Restructuring Wins 39.6% Creditor Backing in Brazil
Braskem files out-of-court restructuring covering US$10.9 billion in Brazil. Creditors back the plan while Petrobras negotiates a separate credit line.
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