Latin America Stock Markets 2026: Ibovespa, Merval, COLCAP, IPSA
Ibovespa hit an inflation-adjusted all-time high of 199,354 on Apr 14, 2026—its 18th record. LatAm stocks up 22% YTD while...
April 17, 2026Section
Opinion
Op-eds, perspectives, and editorial commentary
Ecuador-Colombia 2026: Trade War, Border Conflict, CAN Collapse
Ecuador's 100% tariff on Colombian imports froze $2.8B in trade. Now Colombia may quit the Andean bloc. What investors need...
April 17, 2026
Brazil Coffee 2026: Record Harvest, Farmer Holdouts, Value Trap
Brazil's 2026/27 coffee harvest may hit 75.8M bags, yet arabica stays above $3/lb as farmers withhold supply. Here's what investors...
April 17, 2026
Colombia Peace Process 2026: ELN, FARC and Investor Risk
Armed combatants have risen 85% since 2017, topping 25,000. ELN talks collapsed, EMC split — here's what it means for...
April 15, 2026
Brazil Amazon 2026: Deforestation, Carbon Credits, Lula Agenda
Deforestation hit 5,796 km²—an 11-year low—as Brazil's new carbon market eyes $10–20B in JREDD+ revenue. What investors and expats need...
April 15, 2026
Brazil Immigration 2026: Visas, Nomad Visa, Residency
eVisa required for US/Canadian/Australian citizens since Apr 10, 2025. Digital Nomad needs $1,500/month. Investor visa from BRL 150,000. Full brazil...
April 15, 2026
Mexico’s Big 2026 Question: Can Nearshoring Beat the Tariffs?
Mexico's 2026 economic outlook - GDP growth forecast, the peso, inflation, and nearshoring's impact. A concise read on where the...
April 15, 2026
Brazil’s Grid Is Already 85% Green — Here’s How
Brazil renewable energy percentage: the grid runs at 84.6% renewable, with wind and solar near a quarter of output. Hydrogen...
April 15, 2026
Why Uruguay Is South America’s Safe Haven in 2026
Uruguay economy 2026 guide: GDP outlook, UPM cellulose exports, safe-haven credentials, trade with China, agriculture, and real estate for investors.
April 15, 2026