Brazil Dominates but Stumbles in Latin America’s $18.6B M&A Downturn; Argentina Bucks Trend
Latin America’s mergers and acquisitions activity fell sharply in early 2025, with deal volume dropping 10% to 858 transactions. Total...
May 13, 2025Section
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Colombian Equities Climb on Global Trade Optimism While Domestic Risks Linger
Colombia’s benchmark COLCAP index rose 0.6% to 1,655.26 on May 12, reaching a one-month high amid a global rally
May 13, 2025
Colombian Peso Steadies at 4,220 Amid Oil Merger Impact
TradingView data reveals the USD/COP exchange rate at 4 220 on May 13 2025 at 06:57 CEST unchanged from the...
May 13, 2025
Latin America’s China Gambit Collides With Washington’s Resurgent Monroe Doctrine
(Analysis) Colombia and Brazil are courting Chinese investment through Belt and Road partnerships even as the Trump. Analysis from The...
May 13, 2025
Colombia’s Strategic Pivot to China Sparks Trade Tensions and Domestic Debate
Colombian President Gustavo Petro arrived in Beijing on May 11 2025 to formalize negotiations for joining China’s Belt. Analysis from...
May 13, 2025
Colombia Grants Asylum to Panama’s Ex-President After 16-Month Embassy Refuge
Colombia granted political asylum to former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli on May 10, 2025, enabling his departure
May 12, 2025
Latin America’s Food Prices Hit Record Highs: Argentina and Uruguay Lead Regional Surge
Data from national statistics agencies and private sector analysts show that Latin America faces a new reality: food costs have...
May 9, 2025
Latin America’s Workweek Shrinks: What Businesses Face as Labor Laws Tighten
Explore how Latin America’s workweek shrinks as labor laws tighten. Discover what businesses face with these changes ahead. Labor laws...
May 9, 2025
Colombia’s Inflation Rises to 5.16% in April, Defying Forecasts and Pressuring Policy
Colombia’s inflation rises to 5.16% in April 2025 surpassing forecasts and increasing pressure on economic policy. Analysis from The Rio...
May 9, 2025