Lightning Set a Pemex Tank Alight in Veracruz. Nobody Was Hurt
A lightning strike started a fire on a disused tank at Pemex's Pajaritos terminal in Coatzacoalcos on 19 August 2026....
August 20, 2026Section
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Ecuador Plans Its First Banana Shipment to Brazil in Years
Ecuador's banana exporters are preparing a trial shipment to Brazil after nearly seven years of closure, with Agrocalidad handling the...
August 20, 2026
Ecuador Registers 53,534 Candidates for Its November Vote
Ecuador's electoral council says 53,534 candidacies were registered for the local elections on 29 November 2026, after registration closed on...
August 20, 2026
Colombia’s Trade Gap Nearly Doubled in June as Imports Surged
Colombia's June trade deficit reached US$2.16 billion as imports jumped 26.4 percent year on year, the statistics agency DANE reported.
August 20, 2026
South Korean Rocket Destroyed Minutes After Leaving Brazil
An Innospace rocket launched from Brazil's Alcântara base was destroyed after it strayed off course. It fell in a safety...
August 20, 2026
Brazil’s 12% Mortgage Rate Cap Is Suddenly Up for Discussion
A Banco Central director says Brazil's 12 percent mortgage rate cap could become a challenge. The new housing finance model...
August 20, 2026
Banco do Brasil Pays Out, TIM Buys Back, BlackRock Sells Gerdau
Banco do Brasil approved a September payout, TIM approved a buyback worth about US$193 million, and BlackRock cut its Gerdau...
August 20, 2026
Rumo Rail Sale Enters Final Phase With Four Names in the Race
The Rumo sale has reached its final phase, with Grupo México, Bunge, Cofco and Inpasa named as interested parties. Binding...
August 20, 2026
Vale Puts ABB Robotics Into More Iron Ore Plants After Big Gains
Vale and ABB have expanded their partnership to put automation and AI into Brazilian iron ore plants. One upgraded site...
August 20, 2026