Argentina Needs Deeper Reforms to Unlock an Investment Jump, Says IERAL
IERAL says Argentina reforms like the $200M RIGI law are vital for an investment jump, as Milei’s fiscal win alone...
July 14, 2026Topic
fiscal policy
Colombia’s De La Espriella Cuts 229 Jobs at His Own Firm to Save COP10 Billion
Colombian President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella’s rum company cut 229 jobs to save COP10 billion (USD2.5 million), mirroring his national...
July 14, 2026
South Africa Turns Off the Money Tap to 69 Municipalities
South African municipalities lost their July transfers: Treasury froze R13.5 billion across 69 councils, including R3.6 billion for Johannesburg.
July 12, 2026
Ethiopia Passes a Record $14.6 Billion Tax-Financed Budget
Ethiopia budget hits a record 2.34 trillion birr ($14.6 billion) for 2026/27, up 21.3%, with tax revenue covering two-thirds of...
July 9, 2026
A Small-Business Tax Break Balloons Into a Big Budget Worry in Brazil
Brazil's small business tax ceiling may rise to R$130,000, costing R$50bn yearly. Congress votes before July 18 recess amid R$111bn...
July 1, 2026
Tunisia Spurns the IMF and Bets on Itself
Tunisia’s stalled 1.9 billion dollar IMF deal leaves a 700-million-euro Eurobond due July 2026. The country plans to raise nearly...
July 1, 2026
Brazil’s Budget Swings From Surplus to Deficit in an Election Year
Brazil budget deficit data show the year flipping from surplus to red, with public debt at the highest in five...
June 30, 2026
The IMF Hands Honduras $242 Million, With Strings on Its Power Company
An IMF board cleared a Honduras IMF disbursement of 242 million dollars, rewarding fiscal discipline while pressing reform at the...
June 30, 2026
Two Neighbors, One Slowdown: Canada Builds, America Holds the Line
Facing the same strain on the same day, Canada chose to build big and the US chose monetary discipline. It...
June 25, 2026