Panama Tourism Record Hits 1.75M Visitors in H1 2026
Panama drew a record 1.75 million visitors in H1 2026, up 17.4%, with about US$159 million in economic impact. What...
July 30, 2026Section
Business
Economic and Business News in Rio de Janeiro and Brazil
Jamaica Casino Licence Issued for First Time
Jamaica issued its first casino licence, to Adamas Grand Casino at the Princess Grand resort, a milestone for its tourism-investment...
July 30, 2026
KIA Mexico EV Plant Gets US$649 Million for EV3 SUV
South Korea's Kia will invest US$649 million to build the EV3 electric SUV in Nuevo León, Mexico, starting August 2026,...
July 30, 2026
Brazil Semaglutide Race Opens as Anvisa Clears Five Pens
Brazil semaglutide generics market expands as Anvisa registers five new synthetic analog pens, with Hypera's Semavy expected to reach pharmacies...
July 30, 2026
Brazil’s Bradesco Launches US$1.96 Billion Capital Raise
Brazil's Banco Bradesco approved a private capital raise of up to R$10 billion (~US$1.96 billion) backed by its controlling shareholders....
July 30, 2026
Ecopetrol Asphalt Exports Go Solid in Cartagena Push
Ecopetrol asphalt exports enter a new phase as Colombia's state oil company ships 3,000 tonnes of solid asphalt from Cartagena...
July 30, 2026
Pucobre First-Half Profit Jumps 79% on Copper Rally
Chilean copper miner Pucobre posted a 79% jump in first-half profit to US$100.7 million on record copper prices, even as...
July 30, 2026
Colbun First-Half Profit Falls 53% on Coal Exit Costs
Chilean power generator Colbun's first-half profit fell about 53% to US$60.9 million, hit by coal-contract exit costs and Peru issues.
July 30, 2026
Tiendas D1 Banking Arrives at 2,800 Colombian Stores
Colombian discount chain Tiendas D1 becomes a Grupo Aval banking correspondent, turning 2,800+ stores into points for withdrawals and payments.
July 30, 2026