Colombia’s Peso Is Up 19% This Year as a New President Meets a Split Central Bank
The Colombian peso is one of 2026's strongest currencies, with the TRM at 3,128.65 per dollar on August 16. BanRep...
August 17, 2026Topic
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German US Investment Falls to US$5 Billion, a Three-Year Low
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August 17, 2026
Guatemala Growth and TPS: Remittances, US Aid and What It Means
Guatemala growth and TPS collide in 2026 — record remittances, half of US aid unlocked, and protected status ending for...
August 17, 2026
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...
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Mexico Investment Holds Up: What the May Data Shows
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August 17, 2026
Global Goods Trade Hits US$13.7 Trillion on Higher Prices
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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
Venezuela Economic Emergency Decree: What It Does
The Venezuela economic emergency decree hands Delcy Rodriguez 60 days of exceptional powers. What it does, and how the growth...
August 17, 2026
Uganda to Stay in Somalia, but Maybe Not Under the AU
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