Honduras Sees the Dollar Break 27 Lempiras for the First Time
The lempira exchange rate broke 27 per US dollar on 28 August 2026. It was a first for Honduras, with...
August 30, 2026Section
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Ecuador Opposition Says Noboa and the Courts Are Blocking Them From November’s Elections
Ecuador elections in crisis: Alianza Ciudadana says President Noboa and the judiciary are blocking opposition parties from November's regional vote.
August 30, 2026
Peru’s BCP Turns Its Miami Agency Into a Full Bank Branch
Peru's BCP Miami branch replaced the bank's Coral Gables agency in July, after Federal Reserve approval on 24 April 2026.
August 30, 2026
Mexico Auto Sector Heads for 10% Decline as US Tariffs Bite
Mexico auto sector exports to the US fell 11.3% in early 2026 as 25% tariffs hit cars failing USMCA rules...
August 30, 2026
Bolivia Jails Fernando Cerimedo, the Consultant Linking Paz to Milei, Bolsonaro and Trumpworld
Fernando Cerimedo, adviser to Bolivia's President Paz, is jailed on femicide and graft allegations. His network links Milei, Bolsonaro and...
August 30, 2026
Mexico Charges Key Witness in Cover-Up of Sinaloa Politician’s Murder
Fausto Corrales, the key witness in the 2024 murder of Sinaloa politician Héctor Cuén, has been formally charged with covering...
August 30, 2026
Honduras: Supreme Court Calls Garífuna Land Dialogue, Community Leaders Refuse
Honduras' Supreme Court called a dialogue on Garífuna land rights after four international court rulings. Community leaders refused to attend....
August 30, 2026
Beyoncé Donates One Million Dollars to Colombia Earthquake Relief
The Beyoncé donation sends one million dollars through her BeyGOOD foundation to groups aiding victims of Colombia's 7.4-magnitude August 10...
August 30, 2026
YPFB Budgeted US$201 Million for Staff as Bolivia Imports 95% of Diesel
YPFB staff spending was budgeted at US$201 million for 2025. Bolivia imports 95% of its diesel and has just doubled...
August 30, 2026