Mexico’s Tax Revenue Hits a Record in Pesos but Shrinks After Inflation
Mexico's tax haul neared a record in the first five months of 2026, yet in real terms it fell, the...
July 14, 2026Section
Business
Economic and Business News in Rio de Janeiro and Brazil
Venezuela’s Inflation Doubles in June as the Bolívar Slides
Venezuela's monthly inflation more than doubled to 13.8% in June, ending five months of slowing prices as the bolívar's fall...
July 14, 2026
Colombia’s Grid Chief Named Mining and Energy Minister
Colombia's president-elect named XM grid chief Arboleda as mining and energy minister, signalling a technocratic, pro-investment turn on oil and...
July 14, 2026
Petroperú’s Union Wants Agency ProInversión Pulled From the Oil Rescue
Petroperu’s oil-workers demand ProInversion exit, citing zero results after 6 months despite a $208M profit. Agency warns repeal voids the...
July 14, 2026
The World Bank Lines Up a Support Package for Colombia’s Incoming Government
World Bank and Colombia’s incoming team are structuring a cooperation, financing and investment package for 2026–2030, focusing on fiscal stability...
July 14, 2026
Brazil’s BTG Pactual Starts Banking in Uruguay After HSBC Buyout
BTG Pactual Uruguay begins operations on July 13 after finalizing its $211 million HSBC acquisition, marking its entry into the...
July 14, 2026
YPF Luz, the Oil Giant’s Power Arm, Files to List in New York
YPF Luz, Argentina's largest independent power generator, has filed for a New York IPO, the latest Argentine firm to test...
July 14, 2026
Milei Bets on a Bank Credit Revival to Power Argentina’s Rebound
Argentina's government is betting a new wave of bank credit will power its recovery, but record loan defaults and weak...
July 14, 2026
Nearly 300 Empty Storefronts Line Buenos Aires’s Main Avenues
A survey reveals 291 vacant shops on Buenos Aires's main avenues, the year's highest count and a 22.3% annual jump....
July 14, 2026