Ecuador’s President Goes to China for Energy, Shrimp and Debt
Noboa China visit: Ecuador's president is in Beijing 16-23 August chasing energy and mining money, shrimp access and debt relief....
August 17, 2026Section
Business
Economic and Business News in Rio de Janeiro and Brazil
Bolivia Doubles Diesel Price for Big Users, Keeps Subsidy for Drivers
Bolivia diesel price doubles to Bs 18 a litre for large consumers under Decree 5676, while drivers and families keep...
August 17, 2026
Guatemala Growth and TPS: Remittances, US Aid and What It Means
Guatemala growth and TPS collide in 2026 — record remittances, half of US aid unlocked, and protected status ending for...
August 17, 2026
Bolivia and the IMF: Currency, Exports and Reform
Bolivia IMF deal explained — a US$1.9bn staff-level pact, a floating boliviano, exports up 55% and a constitutional reform fight...
August 17, 2026
Mexico Investment Holds Up: What the May Data Shows
The Mexico investment resilience story is real but narrower than it looks. May figures, a 46.5% jump in greener car...
August 17, 2026
Chile’s Security Reform Reaches the Senate After the UDI Changes Its Mind
Chile filed its security reform in the Senate on 18 August on the fastest track available, after the UDI dropped...
August 17, 2026
Honduras ICSID Return: What It Means for Investors
The Honduras ICSID return took legal effect on 16 August 2026. Here is what changed for foreign investors — and...
August 17, 2026
US-Mexico Drone Agreement: What Sedena Actually Signed
The US-Mexico military drone agreement is a non-binding declaration of intent. Learn what Sedena can and cannot buy, and why...
August 17, 2026
Brazil’s Casas Bahia Confirms It Has Filed for Bankruptcy Protection
Casas Bahia judicial recovery: the retailer filed for court-supervised reorganisation on Sunday, and key debt details remain undisclosed.
August 17, 2026