Bolivia’s IMF Board Vote Today: What the US$1.9 Billion Program Means for Expats and Savers
The IMF board is expected to vote on Bolivia's US$1.9 billion program on Friday 2 October 2026. Here is what...
October 2, 2026Topic
Expats
Chile’s Peso Falls to Its Weakest in Over a Year: What Expats Need to Know
Chile's dólar observado hit 983.84 on Friday 2 October 2026, the weakest peso in over a year. What the slide...
October 2, 2026
Living in Eswatini, an Expat Guide for 2026
Living in Eswatini: a calm, English-speaking kingdom tied to the rand, but most power is imported and serious medical care...
October 1, 2026
Colombia Opens IMF Talks as the Peso Slides to 3,349: What Expats Need to Know
Colombia peso IMF talks begin as the currency slides to 3,349 per dollar. What the FX move and the fund...
September 29, 2026
Guatemala’s Fuel Tax Cut Sits on the President’s Desk: What Expats Need to Know
Guatemala fuel tax cut Decree 22-2026 awaits the president's signature. What it would save per gallon and what it means...
September 29, 2026
Suriname Bank Account for Foreigners 2026: Banks, Documents and Dollars
How to open a Suriname bank account as a foreigner in 2026: which banks accept non-residents, the documents, fees in...
September 28, 2026
Egypt Raises Its Visa Levy to US$15, and the Real Price Is Higher
The Egypt visa levy rises 25% to US$15 from 1 January 2027 under a new prime ministerial decree, though headline...
September 2, 2026
South African Fuel Prices Jump Again From Wednesday
The South Africa fuel price rises from 2 September: petrol up R1.34 a litre and diesel up as much as...
September 2, 2026
Venezuela’s Maiquetía Airport to Partially Reopen in Coming Weeks
Minister Garcés says Maiquetía Airport will partially reopen within weeks, with full recovery taking 10-12 weeks. Cargo flights already resumed.
August 26, 2026