Braskem Restructuring Wins 39.6% Creditor Backing in Brazil
Braskem files out-of-court restructuring covering US$10.9 billion in Brazil. Creditors back the plan while Petrobras negotiates a separate credit line.
August 25, 2026Section
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Latin America news in English from The Rio Times — daily coverage of politics, economy and culture across the region.
Mexico Investment Surges to Record but Debt Warning Looms
Mexico unblocked US$3.5 billion in stalled investment and posted record first-half FDI, while the CCE business lobby warned of credit...
August 25, 2026
Fitch Warns Bolivia Needs Fiscal Adjustment to Rebuild Reserves
Fitch warns that Bolivia reserves cannot be rebuilt without fiscal adjustment, saying the new exchange-rate regime alone will not suffice.
August 25, 2026
Venezuela Claims Oil Production Hits Highest Since 2019
Venezuela's government claims oil production hit 1.23 million barrels a day, the highest since February 2019, and signed 50 energy...
August 25, 2026
Haiti Gang Attack Kills at Least 47 in Kenscoff Church Shelter
A Haiti gang attack on Kenscoff killed at least 47, including in a church shelter. The Viv Ansanm coalition expands...
August 25, 2026
Colombia Markets: COLCAP & the Peso — August 25, 2026
Colombia's COLCAP jumped 2.09% to 2,511 on Monday, August 24, 2026, while the peso eased to 3,057 per dollar. Read...
August 25, 2026
Argentina Markets: Merval & the Peso — August 25, 2026
Argentina's Merval rose 2.81% on August 24 as bank shares surged and country risk fell to 509 points. The dollar...
August 25, 2026
Chile Markets: IPSA & the Peso — August 25, 2026
Chile's IPSA index rose 1.76% to 11,538 on Monday, while the peso firmed to 912.82 per dollar. SQM, Cencosud and...
August 25, 2026
Mexico Markets: IPC & the Peso — August 25, 2026
Mexico's S&P/BMV IPC rose 0.06% to 65,770.85 on Aug 24, a fourth straight gain, while the peso eased after inflation...
August 25, 2026