Behind the Barricades: The Battle for Machu Picchu’s Future and Local Livelihoods
Residents of Aguas Calientes and nearby villages have shut down both train tracks and shuttle buses to Machu Picchu, demanding...
September 19, 2025Section
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Latin American Equities Ride Currency Rally to Outpace U.S. Stocks
Latin American markets have quietly become the year’s top equity performers, leaving the U.S. benchmark S&P 500 trailing far behind
September 19, 2025
China’s Threat to Mexico Is a Warning to Latin America
(Op-Ed Analysis) China has taken off the mask. When Mexico announced tariffs on more than 1,400 products from China
September 17, 2025
Latin America’s Failed Drug War: When Sovereignty Becomes Criminal Negligence
The latest U.S. presidential determination identifying 23 major drug-producing or transit countries reveals a stark reality about Latin America
September 16, 2025
Peru Emerges as a Latin American Growth Leader on Real-Economy Gains
Peru’s economy stands out in 2025 as one of the fastest-growing in Latin America. New data from the National Institute...
September 16, 2025
Latin America Weekly Economic Overview (Ex-Brazil & Mexico) – Sep 8–12, 2025
Latin American markets navigated mixed macroeconomic signals during the week of September 8–12, with inflation trends.
September 13, 2025
Peru’s Private Investment Climbs Above $50 Billion Despite Election Jitters
Peruvian business leaders reported to the Instituto Peruano de Economía that private investment will exceed $50 billion in 2026
September 12, 2025
Regional Flights Soar: Latin America Leads Global Aviation Recovery
Airlines in Latin America and the Caribbean carried 42.8 million passengers in July 2025, up 4.4 percent from last year
September 12, 2025
Why Peru Declares Mexico’s Sheinbaum Persona Non Grata
On September 8, 2025, Peru’s Foreign Affairs Committee voted 12–6 to declare Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum persona non grata
September 10, 2025