Emerging Markets

Latin American Pulse for Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Latin Pulse: From Lula's oil boast to Mexico's visa feud, the continent feels the pull of war, wealth and resistance on August 18,…

Latin America Steel: Gerdau, CSN, Ternium Rise Monday

Latin American steel shares rose Monday as traders weighed China import pressure and patchy Brazil construction. Gerdau, CSN, Tern…

Iron Ore: Vale Rises as China Steel Data Lifts Miners

Vale's New York shares gained after a Beijing data dump showed steel demand holding up, while CSN Mineração jumped in São Paulo. F…

Grains Wrap: Soybeans and Corn Climb, Lifting Latin American Exporters

Soybean and corn trackers rose on Monday, August 17, 2026, while wheat edged up. Read how Brazil, Argentina, China, harvest risk a…

Gold and Silver Wrap: Mexico, Peru Miners Outperform

Gold and silver rose on Monday, August 17, 2026, driven by softer US retail sales and easing rate expectations, offering breathing…

Peru Finance Minister Calls Teacher Pension Law Illegal

Elmer Cuba says Congress overstepped its powers with a S/3,500.70 pension law and plans a court challenge. The post Peru Finance M…

Argentina Gets Its First Big Soy Plant in Twelve Years

A US$500 million plant in Timbues is the first big new soy crushing investment in twelve years, betting on Argentina's export tax …

Chile’s Falabella Founders Keep Selling Down Their Stake

The Cuneo family sold a 1% block on 13 August, while LarrainVial paused new contributions to a fund and Mallplaza revived a shoppi…

Colombia’s State Broadcaster Reviews US$32 Million of Contracts

New management of Colombia's public media system will review more than 1,051 contracts worth over COP 100,000 million (about US$32…

A Substation Fire Blacks Out an Argentine City

A fire at a key substation left thousands without electricity in La Plata. Restoration is ongoing, but no customer count has been …

Argentina’s job market shrinks as labour lawsuits soar

Formal work is thinning out, with record lawsuits and a record share of workers in the informal economy. The post Argentina’…

Peru’s Mining Boom: Investment Up 42.7%, Not 74%

The real story: Peru's mining investment hit US$3.3 billion in H1 2026, up 42.7% year-on-year. That 74% figure? It's a Mexican min…

FEMSA pauses OXXO bank plan, doubles down on Spin

The Mexican retail giant is betting on its payments app instead of a bank license, and the numbers explain why. The post FEMSA pau…

Noboa’s China agenda: energy, shrimp, and debt talks

Ecuador's president heads to Beijing with a wish list: mining cash, relief for 14 suspended shrimp exporters, and softer terms on …

Bolivia Doubles Diesel Price for Big Users, Keeps Subsidy for Drivers

Large consumers will pay Bs 18 a litre from August, while ordinary drivers and families keep the subsidized Bs 9.80. Here's who is…

Mexico City Weekend: Rosalia, Free Markets and More Plans to Enjoy CDMX

Rosalia opens her Lux Tour, a free Korean festival lands in the south, and the San Angel bazaar is on. Here is what's on for your …

Buenos Aires Salaries Rank Low as Rents Outpace Wages

Deutsche Bank's 2026 report shows Buenos Aires with the steepest drop in disposable income among 69 cities, as rents rose 89% and …

Panama vs Ecuador for Expats in 2026: Costs, Safety, Visas, Taxes

Panama vs Ecuador for 2026 expats: Panama offers lower crime and territorial taxes, while Ecuador is cheaper but more violent and …

Moving to Brazil From the UK: 2026 Visa and Residency Guide

From visa-free 90-day visits to CPF registration and State Pension rules, here's what UK citizens can rely on when moving to Brazi…

From Rembrandt to Video Games: Major São Paulo Exhibitions

From four centuries of Rembrandt etchings to a fifty-year history of video games, here are five major art shows on view across São…

The Best New São Paulo Restaurants to Try Right Now

From Érick Jacquin's seafood bistro to Amazonian fish grilled over fire, here are six notable São Paulo restaurants that opened ov…

Amelia: Rio’s New Tasting-Menu Restaurant at Leblon’s Janeiro Hotel

Amelia, the new dinner-only restaurant at Leblon's JANEIRO Hotel in Rio de Janeiro, bets on a fixed four-course tasting menu at R$…

System of a Down and Faith No More in Rio: 2027 Maracanã Ticket Guide

System of a Down return to Brazil for one night at the Maracanã on 15 January 2027, with Faith No More as special guest. Here are …

Tiradentes Festival: A Culinary Weekend in Minas Gerais, Brazil

Brazil's Festival Cultura e Gastronomia de Tiradentes returns 21-30 August 2026: 40-plus chefs, free open-air squares and ticketed…