Haddad Makes Brazil’s Tax Reform a São Paulo Campaign Fight
Fernando Haddad attacked Flávio Bolsonaro over Brazil's tax reform and said the governor of São Paulo stays silent on the...
August 27, 2026Topic
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Argentina LNG Project Reaches Río Negro’s Coastal Towns
YPF and Río Negro brought the Argentina LNG project to coastal towns, briefing local suppliers on the US$51 billion plan.
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Argentina Bank Delinquency Is the Highest in Latin America
Argentina bank delinquency on household loans hit 12.8% in June 2026, the highest in Latin America. What it means for...
August 27, 2026
Lula Presses Brazil’s Senate on the Critical Minerals Bill
Lula wants the Senate to vote Brazil's critical minerals policy in early September. Up to US$969 million in tax credits...
August 27, 2026
IMF Renews Chile’s Credit Line With a US$11.8 Billion Backstop
The IMF renewed Chile's IMF credit line at about US$11.8 billion, a precautionary two-year backstop the country has never once...
August 27, 2026
Egypt Calls Djibouti, and Completes a Ring Around Ethiopia
Egypt Horn of Africa diplomacy reached Djibouti on 22 August, the fourth such regional call in a month, as Cairo...
August 27, 2026
Congo Signs the Lobito Corridor Rail Concession With Mota-Engil
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August 27, 2026
Banxico Lifts Mexico Growth Forecast, Says Investment Grade Holds
Banxico raised its 2026 growth forecast to 1.5% and said the Mexico investment grade standing still holds at the main...
August 27, 2026
Venezuela’s New Power Rationing Round Slows Factories and Daily Life
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August 27, 2026