A ‘Grotesque’ Failure: Fraga’s Verdict as the Banco Master Case Widens
Armínio Fraga called the Banco Master case a 'grotesque failure' of enforcement as Federal Police searched a Maceió pension fund...
August 12, 2026Topic
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Brazil’s Top Court Begins Judging Its Environmental Licensing Law
Brazil's Supreme Court began judging the environmental licensing law, Law 15.190/2025, on August 12, in a case that could reshape...
August 12, 2026
Medellín Throws a Benefit Concert for Colombia’s Earthquake Victims
Medellín hosts a benefit concert on August 15 for Colombia's earthquake victims, plus a companion Miami show featuring Marc Anthony...
August 12, 2026
Venezuela’s Oil Output Inches Up, but India Turns Away
Venezuela's oil output rose to about 1.12 million barrels a day in July, but crude exports to India fell sharply...
August 12, 2026
The EU Steps In to Back Honduras’s Power Sector Overhaul
The EU offered Honduras an €8 million grant and up to €500 million in EIB loans to back its power...
August 12, 2026
Mexico’s Industrial Production Grew 1.7% in June, but the Half Was Flat
Mexico's industrial production rose 1.7% year on year in June, but activity was flat across the first half of 2026,...
August 12, 2026
Mexico’s Foreign Direct Investment Climbs 10.4% as Nearshoring Holds Up
Mexico's foreign direct investment rose 10.4% to US$23.591 billion in Q1 2026 as nearshoring held up, while inflation eased to...
August 12, 2026
Noboa Takes Ecuador’s Shopping List to China
Ecuador's President Noboa took a state visit to China with an agenda spanning trade, mining investment and financing, plus a...
August 12, 2026
Boric Turns to Self-Criticism, Admitting Missteps in His First Cabinet
Chile's President Gabriel Boric admitted mistakes in his first cabinet and called the pension withdrawals a great error, in a...
August 12, 2026