Milei’s Central-Bank Reform Would Ban Argentina’s Money-Printing
President Milei’s central-bank charter reform, detailed 30 July 2026, bans BCRA financing of government and mandates sole focus on currency...
July 29, 2026Topic
latin america economy
Peru’s Lake Titicaca Tourism Stalls as Puno Misses Holiday Boom
Puno tourism grew only 3-4% during the 2025 high season despite 3,000 Semana Santa visitors. Unpaved roads, costly Juliaca flights,...
July 29, 2026
Costa Rica Tourism Cautious as Strong Colón Hits US Visitors
Costa Rica’s tourism sector faces a cautious year-end as a strong colón and low season squeeze margins. Business groups warn...
July 29, 2026
Argentina’s Central Bank Opens Door to Dollar Payroll Accounts
Argentina's Central Bank authorised dollar payroll accounts, setting rules for deposits and withdrawals as everyday dollarisation deepens.
July 28, 2026
Brazil US$39 Billion Credit Release Pushes Public Debt Higher
Brazil's plan to exempt R$200 billion (US$39 bn) from its spending cap pushes gross debt toward 90% of GDP, raising...
July 28, 2026
Colombia’s Inflation Hits Two-Year High of 6.14% Despite 12% Interest Rate
Colombia's annual inflation hit a two-year high of 6.14% in June, just after the central bank raised its benchmark rate...
July 28, 2026
Colombia’s Comptroller Flags Fiscal Risk After Petro-Era Contract Surge
Colombia’s Comptroller General issued a fiscal risk warning after 14,414 public-sector contracts worth COP 4.55 trillion were signed under the...
July 27, 2026
Brazil Vehicle Financing Hits Best First Half Since 2008
Brazil's vehicle financing recorded its strongest first quarter since 2008, with 1.89 million units sold via credit, a 12.8% jump,...
July 27, 2026
Bolivia’s Floating Dollar Breaks 11 Bolivianos as IMF Deal Nears
Bolivia's floating dollar rate passed 11 bolivianos per US dollar as the government said it is days away from a...
July 24, 2026