Argentina Markets: Merval & the Peso — August 19, 2026
Argentina's Merval stock index fell 1.89% on August 18 as country risk rose near two-month highs, while the peso held...
August 19, 2026Section
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Mexico Markets: IPC & the Peso — August 19, 2026
Mexico's S&P/BMV IPC closed +0.07% at 64,301 as Cemex fell 3.5% and the peso weakened to 17.07 per dollar on...
August 19, 2026
Venezuela Signs US Oil Deals as Half Its Crude Heads North
Hunt Oil Venezuela contract covers two eastern onshore fields, with an SLB reservoir deal alongside, as a US official puts...
August 19, 2026
Don Julio, the Buenos Aires Parrilla Ranked First for Steak
Don Julio in Palermo has been named the world's best steak restaurant three years running. What it costs, how to...
August 18, 2026
Tolima Wildfires Scorch 11,000 Hectares in Central Colombia
Tolima wildfires have burned over 11,000 hectares in Colombia, with 17 still active, as troops press a separate offensive against...
August 18, 2026
Where Your Salary Goes Furthest: Buenos Aires, Montevideo or Santiago
Comparing the cost of living in Buenos Aires, Montevideo and Santiago: a new Randstad study has the numbers, and two...
August 18, 2026
Chinese Cars in Mexico Hit 17% of Sales Despite a 50% Tariff
Chinese cars in Mexico reached 17% of new sales in the first half of 2026, even with a 50% tariff...
August 18, 2026
Argentina Imports of Consumer Goods Hit a Record US$5.4 Billion
Argentina imports of consumer goods hit a record US$5.36 billion in the first half of 2026 as a strong peso...
August 18, 2026
Mexico City This Week: Three Nights of Lucha Libre From US$7
Mexico City this week: lucha libre at Arena México on three nights from about US$7, free Bellas Artes tours, and...
August 18, 2026