Argentina’s Deputies Pass Inocencia Fiscal II, Senate Next
Inocencia Fiscal II won a 139-110 vote in Argentina's Chamber of Deputies on 26 August 2026. The Senate now decides...
August 28, 2026Section
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Argentina’s Investment Rate Slips to 14% of GDP as RIGI Lags
Fixed investment in Argentina fell to 14.3% of GDP in early 2026, while approved large-investment incentive projects reached US$47.073 billion.
August 28, 2026
Washington to Send Chile Tariff Exemptions Plan Within Two Weeks
Washington is expected to deliver a Chile tariff exemptions proposal within two weeks. The 12.5 percent charge hits salmon, fruit,...
August 28, 2026
US Southern Command Chief Lands in Bogotá on Drug Fight
The US Southern Command chief met Colombia's new military leadership in Bogotá to widen counter-narcotics work after a US$1 billion...
August 27, 2026
Colombia Swears In a New Military and Police High Command
Colombia's president swore in a new military high command in Bogotá on August 26, ordering commanders to retake territory from...
August 27, 2026
Mexico’s Goods Exports Hit Record US$81.4 Billion in July
Mexican goods exports hit a record US$81.42 billion in July 2026. INEGI data show a 43.7 percent annual rise, the...
August 27, 2026
Argentina Left Out of Expanded US Beef Quota, Brazil Gains
Trump lifted the US beef quota by 300,000 tonnes for 90 days. Argentina is excluded, Brazil and Paraguay can ship,...
August 27, 2026
Venezuela Ranks Second in US Crude Oil Imports for 18 Straight Weeks
Venezuelan crude oil has been the second-largest US supply source for 18 straight weeks. The volumes, the buyers and the...
August 27, 2026
Argentina Ratifies Mercosur-Singapore Trade Deal in Final Vote
Argentina's deputies gave final approval to the Mercosur-Singapore trade deal on August 27, 2026, closing the last ratification gap in...
August 27, 2026