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, 2026Section
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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
Ecuador Mining Exports to China Face New Controls
Ecuador mining exports to China face new prior controls on gold and copper. Here is what the rule does and...
August 16, 2026
Minsur’s Santo Domingo Tin Project: US$250M Peru Plan
Minsur advances its Santo Domingo tin project in Puno, Peru with a reported US$250 million plan — still early exploration,...
August 16, 2026
NICA Act Extension to 2035: New Bill Targets Nicaragua’s Gold Sector
The NICA Act extension bill S. 5369 would expand US sanctions on Nicaragua's gold sector through 2035. Status, triggers and...
August 16, 2026