Peru’s Yape Adds US Remittances Sent Through WhatsApp
Yape remittances now flow from the US through WhatsApp via Félix—no app needed. Money lands in soles or dollars within...
July 11, 2026Section
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Economic and Business News in Rio de Janeiro and Brazil
Returning Peruvians Can Import $450,000 Tax-Free Until 2029
Returning Peruvians can import up to $450,000 in goods tax-free until 31 December 2029 under Peru's extended law. Here is...
July 11, 2026
Peru Bets on Uranium and Lithium in a Remote Andean Plateau
Peru lithium and uranium advance on the Macusani plateau, with $847m planned for Falchani and Latin America's largest undeveloped uranium...
July 11, 2026
Peru’s Fiscal Watchdog Warns the Budget Fujimori Inherits Is Stretched
Peru fiscal watchdog warns a $2.5bn budget top-up worsens spending pressures, leaving Keiko Fujimori's incoming government little room to set...
July 11, 2026
Peru’s Electric Vehicle Sales Jump 86%, but the Region Races Ahead
Peru electric vehicle sales jumped 86% to 8,285 units in early 2026, yet its market stays a fraction of Colombia's...
July 11, 2026
Peru’s Central Bank Holds Rates at 4.25% for an Eleventh Month
Peru's central bank held its rate at 4.25% for an eleventh straight month as annual inflation rose to 4%, above...
July 11, 2026
The Race to Build Panama’s Next Canal Ports Reaches a Milestone
Panama Canal terminals at Corozal and Telfers closed prequalification on 9 July, moving a $2.6bn expansion toward award in 2027...
July 11, 2026
Nubank Clears Its Last Hurdle to Become a Full Bank in Mexico
Nubank Mexico won final CNBV approval on 9 July to run as a full bank, with 30 days to launch,...
July 11, 2026
Nicaragua’s Economy Is Booming, but Not for Its Workers
Nicaragua unemployment rose to 3.0% in Feb 2026 despite 6.4% growth, with 2,189 formal jobs lost and nearly 45% in...
July 11, 2026