Colombia’s Power and Water After the Quake: What to Expect at Home
As of 13 August 2026, Colombia's power and water sit on two clocks: the lights are nearly all back, but...
August 13, 2026Topic
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Mexico Hits Record World Cup Tourism Windfall in 2026
Mexico earned a record US$18.78 billion from tourism in the first half of 2026, and the 2026 World Cup helped...
August 13, 2026
Chile Mining Strategy: Less Tax, Argentina Treaty
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August 13, 2026
Brazil’s Congress Clears Fuel Tax Cut on Petrol, Diesel and Flights; It Now Goes to Lula
Brazil's Congress cleared a fuel tax cut on petrol, diesel, ethanol and jet fuel for 2026. It awaits Lula's signature,...
August 13, 2026
US Warns Argentina: China Deals Won’t Bring Investment
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August 13, 2026
Colombia Income Tax: Quake-Hit Departments Get an Extra Two Months to File
A draft decree would move the Colombia income tax deadline for residents in six quake-hit departments from August to late...
August 13, 2026
Panama Transfer Tax Could Fall on New Homes, Cutting Costs for Foreign Buyers
The Panama transfer tax on new homes could fall: a proposed bill would exempt the first US$120,000 of value on...
August 13, 2026
Bolivia Dollar Withdrawals Reach US$5,000 From Friday 14 August
Bolivia dollar withdrawals reach US$5,000 from Friday, 14 August 2026, as stage two lets savers holding US$3,001 to US$5,000 collect...
August 13, 2026
Paraguay Residency, the Cheap South American Route, Just Changed Its Rules
Paraguay residency changed under Resolución DNM 407/2026, in force since 6 July 2026: one solvency test, documented income, and a...
August 13, 2026