Jamaica Hotel Pipeline Hits $4.2B as Hyatt, Marriott Slip
Jamaica's hotel pipeline has topped US$4.2 billion for 8,943 rooms, but about 10% is delayed and seven Hyatt resorts will...
July 26, 2026Topic
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Argentina Illegal Trade Hits US$32B, Costing US$8.5B in Lost Tax
Argentina illegal trade reaches US$32 billion annually (5.5% of GDP), costing US$8.5B in lost taxes. Food, alcohol, and clothing are...
July 26, 2026
Chile Becomes First Latin American Country With a Philippines Trade Deal
Chile has become the first Latin American country to reach a trade agreement with the Philippines, its 37th trade deal,...
July 26, 2026
Peru’s Port Investment Collapses in Early 2026, Down More Than 80%
Investment in Peru's concessioned ports fell about 81% in the first half of 2026, with first-quarter works of just US$708,731,...
July 26, 2026
Guyana Oil Debt Hits US$7.7 Billion in 2026: Curse Fears
Guyana oil debt reached US$7.7 billion in 2026, up sixfold since first oil in 2019, reviving resource-curse fears despite record...
July 26, 2026
Mauricio Guajardo Wins Chaco Biennial in Argentina
Chilean sculptor Mauricio Guajardo won top prize at the 2026 Bienal del Chaco in Resistencia, Argentina, with his stone work...
July 26, 2026
Juan Carlos Distéfano, Master of Argentine Sculpture, Dies at 92
Juan Carlos Distéfano, one of Argentina's most important sculptors and a chronicler of state violence, has died at 92. He...
July 26, 2026
Brazil’s Vibra Energia Enters Argentina’s Lubricants Market
Vibra Energia Argentina expansion begins with Lubrax relaunch, targeting 12% of the Argentine lubricants market via distributors covering 80% of...
July 26, 2026
Brazil Inflation, Fed, Mexico GDP: Week Ahead July 27–31
Brazilian inflation, a Fed hold and Chilean and Colombian rate calls anchor the week ahead, with Mexican and Brazilian GDP...
July 26, 2026