Colombia’s COLCAP Cheers Constitutional Ruling Despite COP 12T Fiscal Gap
COLCAP gained 0.36% to 2,294 as Constitutional Court struck down Petro's economic emergency, blocking COP 12T in revenue. Election 52...
April 10, 2026Section
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Latin American Pulse for Thursday, April 10, 2026
Latin American Pulse: Argentina approves Glacier Law 137-111 after 12-hour debate. Peru enters electoral silence before Saturday vote. IBOV hits...
April 10, 2026
Ecuador Raises Colombia Tariffs to 100%; Petro Eyes CAN Exit
Ecuador raised tariffs on Colombia to 100%, the third escalation since January. Petro called it a monstruosity and threatened to...
April 10, 2026
Colombia’s Top Court Kills Petro’s Emergency Fiscal Decree
Colombia's Constitutional Court declared Petro's emergency economic decree unconstitutional in a 6-2 vote, blocking .5 billion in emergency tax collection...
April 10, 2026Colombia’s COLCAP Bounces Tepidly as Santa Marta Nears
COLCAP rose 0.21% to 2,286 in a tepid bounce after Monday's selloff. Santa Marta climate conference in 20 days and...
April 9, 2026Latin American Pulse for Wednesday, April 9, 2026
Latin American Pulse: S&P cuts Colombia to BB-. Argentina votes Glacier Law amid Adorni scandal. Peru's final campaign day. IBOV...
April 9, 2026
S&P Downgrades Colombia to BB- — Lowest Rating Since 1993
S&P downgraded Colombia to BB- for the first time since 1993, citing fiscal deterioration and weakened central bank credibility.
April 9, 2026COLCAP Falls 0.85% to 2,281 as Downgrade Risk Meets Oil Windfall
COLCAP fell 0.85% to 2,281 as April ratings season opens with a potential fourth credit downgrade. Oil windfall at 10...
April 8, 2026Latin American Pulse for Tuesday, April 8, 2026
Latin American Pulse: Peru campaign closes with 35 candidates. Argentina's Congress votes Glacier Law amid Adorni scandal. Petrobras AGM approaches....
April 8, 2026