Chile Ends Anonymous Prepaid Phone Lines
Chile SIM registration took effect on 20 August for prepaid lines only. Unregistered lines are not cut off — they...
August 21, 2026Section
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Colombia Reconstruction Will Follow the 1999 Armenia Model, the Government Says
Colombia reconstruction after the August earthquake will copy the 1999 Armenia fund, and the state will cover part of wages...
August 21, 2026
Colombia Economy Grew 3.5% in the Second Quarter, Led by Public Spending
Colombia economy grew 3.5% in the second quarter of 2026, DANE says, with public administration and services leading the way.
August 21, 2026
Colombia Tariff Relief Request Goes to Washington After the Earthquake
Colombia tariff relief request goes to Washington after the earthquake. Learn about the 12.5% duty suspension and ongoing trade talks.
August 21, 2026
Colombia Labour Rules From the Petro Era Are Scrapped, and Unions Are Angry
Colombia labour rules from the Petro era are scrapped as the ministry repeals 11 circulars, but the 2025 reform law...
August 21, 2026
Chile Markets: IPSA & the Peso — August 21, 2026
Chile's S&P IPSA closed essentially flat on Aug 20 as SQM-B rose 3.7% while the peso eased to 922.1 per...
August 21, 2026
Argentina Markets: Merval & the Peso — August 21, 2026
The S&P Merval closed at 2,875,950, up 0.05%, while the peso held near 1,497 per dollar. Energy names led a...
August 21, 2026
Mexico Markets: IPC & the Peso — August 21, 2026
Mexico stocks rose Thursday as the peso held below 17 per dollar and mining shares led. Read the S&P/BMV IPC...
August 21, 2026
Colombia Markets: COLCAP & the Peso — August 21, 2026
Colombia's COLCAP fell 0.39% to 2,444.32 on Aug 20, while the peso strengthened 1.76% to 3,051 per dollar. Read the...
August 21, 2026