Dominican Fuel Subsidy of US$25 Million Holds Prices
The Dominican Republic fuel subsidy adds US$25 million to freeze petrol and diesel prices from 3 to 9 October, taking...
October 3, 2026Section
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Peru Sol Has Worst Month Since March After Fed Hike
The Peru sol had its weakest month since March as the dollar rose 1.8% in September after a US Fed...
October 3, 2026
Ecuador Industry Seeks Power Tariff Review
Ecuador's factories want an industry tariff review after big users' average power price jumped from about US$0.12 to US$0.30 per...
October 3, 2026
Colombia Alluvial Gold Mining Grows 4.5%, UN Says
Alluvial gold mining in Colombia covered 118,410 hectares in 2025, up 4.5%, a UN-backed survey shows. Three-quarters is illegal, often...
October 3, 2026
Peru Signs US$339 Million Grid Deals With Engie
Peru signed US$339 million in power grid contracts with Engie on 2 October for Piura, Lambayeque, Junín and Ayacucho. The...
October 3, 2026
Argentina Faces Modest 2027 Growth, IDEA Head Says
Fabián Kon, head of Argentina's IDEA business colloquium, expects modest growth in 2027 amid election tension. Forecasts range from 2.5%...
October 3, 2026
Colombia RTVC Is US$45 Million Short of 2026 Forecast
Colombia's public broadcaster RTVC had collected two thirds of its 2026 revenue forecast by August. The new government blames Petro...
October 3, 2026
G7 Frees 100 Million Barrels as Mexico Needs US Diesel
The G7 strategic fuel release frees up to 100 million barrels of diesel and crude over four months. What it...
October 3, 2026
Directo a México Remittance Service Closes 20 November
Directo a México, the Banxico and US Fed link for sending dollars into Mexican bank accounts, closes on 20 November...
October 3, 2026