Chile in 2026: Riding the Copper-and-Lithium Wave
Copper, lithium and a steady economy: why Chile is riding the green-metals wave in 2026. A friendly guide for investors...
April 15, 2026Section
Opinion
Op-eds, perspectives, and editorial commentary
The Panama Canal Bounced Back from Drought — But El Nino Looms
Panama Canal 2026: revenue hit $5.7B on 13,404 transits as drought eased, but NOAA sees El Niño returning. Water levels,...
April 15, 2026
Ecuador Economy 2026: GDP, Oil Crisis and Noboa Reforms
Ecuador economy 2026 guide: GDP forecasts, dollarization, oil decline, record shrimp exports, Noboa reforms, and investment climate for analysts.
April 15, 2026
Seven Years of Financial Isolation End as Washington Lifts Sanctions on Venezuela’s Central Bank
OFAC's General License 57 (Apr 14) lifts Venezuela central bank sanctions after 7 years, unlocking dollar transfers, remittances, and correspondent...
April 15, 2026
Fintechs and Digital Banks in Brazil 2026: Market Guide
Brazil's fintech market hits $5.5B in 2025, projected to reach $19.1B by 2034. Pix serves 170M users; Nubank tops $77B...
April 12, 2026
BRICS Just Got Bigger — Who’s In, Who’s Still Out, and Why It Matters
BRICS now holds ~41% of global GDP (PPP), topping G7's 28%. See who the 11 full members and 10 partners...
April 12, 2026
Brazil Tax Reform 2026: Complete Guide to the New Dual VAT System
5 taxes replaced by CBS/IBS under Amendment 132/2023. The 2026 pilot runs at 1% combined. Full rollout by 2033 —...
April 12, 2026
Inside Brazil’s Biggest-Ever Bank Fraud: The Banco Master Scandal
It's the biggest bank fraud in Brazil's history, with R$41 billion gone. Inside the Banco Master scandal, explained from the...
April 12, 2026
2026 Brazilian General Election Dates: October 4 and 25
2026 Brazilian general election dates: the first round is October 4 and the runoff October 25. Polls, candidates and what...
April 12, 2026