Tsunami Alerts Reach Latin America After Russia Quake, Exposing Regional Preparedness
After the massive 8.7 magnitude earthquake struck Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on July 29, 2025, official tsunami warnings
July 30, 2025Section
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IMF Says Mexico Drives Regional Downgrade as Latin America’s 2025 Growth Set at 2.0%
The International Monetary Fund’s latest numbers reveal a sobering outlook for Latin America and the Caribbean in 2025
July 29, 2025
LATAM Rebounds: Latin America’s Top Airline Delivers Robust Growth in Q2 2025
LATAM Airlines Group, the largest airline in Latin America, just reported a net profit of $242 million for the second...
July 29, 2025
Major Oil Pipeline Reopens in Ecuador, Stabilizing Exports and Preventing Spill
Ecuador’s national oil company, Petroecuador, has restarted the country’s main oil pipeline, known as SOTE, after urgent repairs.
July 28, 2025
Ecuador’s State Shrink: 5,000 Public Jobs Cut in Drive to Ease Fiscal Pain
The Ecuadorian government confirmed the dismissal of 5,000 public workers and merged several ministries as a way to cut costs
July 25, 2025
Ecuador Sees Poverty Rate Drop to Lowest Level Since 2018 as Economic Growth Accelerates
Ecuador has made significant progress in reducing poverty over the past year, with approximately 220,000 people
July 22, 2025
Understanding Colombia’s Electricity Export Boom
According to official reports from Colombia’s energy operator XM, Colombia earned $335.1 million in electricity exports
July 21, 2025
Ecuador Clamps Down on Airport Transits: New Visa Law Hits Global Travelers
Ecuador now demands a transit visa from people passing through its airports if they come from forty-five listed countries
July 18, 2025
Ecuador Bets on Nuclear Power to Prevent Future Blackouts
Ecuador is taking decisive steps to solve its electricity problems by building its first nuclear power plant. Official government statements
July 17, 2025