Colombia Water Emergency: Bogotá Rationing, Hydropower at Risk
Colombia water emergency triggers 24-hour Bogotá shutoffs as Chingaza reservoirs drop to 16%. Over 565 municipalities face scarcity and hydropower...
July 24, 2026Topic
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Peru Fiscal Deficit Shrinks, Easing El Niño Risk
Peru’s rolling annual fiscal deficit fell to 1.3% of GDP in June 2026, beating official targets, as higher revenues strengthen...
July 18, 2026
Rice Giant Camil Sinks 18% After Its Profit Falls by More Than Half
The Camil results opening Brazil's season showed profit down 57.6% to R$28 million and an 18% share slide, with cheap...
July 17, 2026
Colombia’s Incoming Government Says a Blackout Would Cost $50 Million an Hour
Colombia blackout risk hits $50M per hour as El Niño intensifies and only 7% of 2026 power capacity is online,...
July 13, 2026
Panama Braces for a Strong El Niño — a Threat to a Canal That Runs on Rainwater
Panama El Niño upgraded to a strong event, and the commission watching the reservoirs includes the authority that runs the...
July 10, 2026
Cocoa Prices Are Rising Again. Ecuador Has Less Left to Sell
Ecuador cocoa exports earned $668m from January to April, down 59% on a year earlier, as prices hit an eight-month...
July 10, 2026
Global Temperatures Surpass Key Limit for First Time
In a historic climate milestone, global temperatures exceeded the 1.5°C mark over a year for the first time.
February 8, 2024
Weathering the Storm: El Niño’s Effect on Brazilian Growth
Brazil is facing a significant challenge from El Niño, a climate event affecting its economy and inflation battle.
January 18, 2024
Shipping firms pay record sums for fast passage through Panama canal
Shipping companies are forced to pay record sums for fast passage through a backlog of ships waiting to traverse the...
August 31, 2023