Emerging Markets
Latin America, Africa and the Middle East: the currencies, commodities and companies of the emerging world.
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Argentina Country Risk Hits 451 Basis Points
Argentina country risk climbed to 451 basis points on 7 August 2026, up 13 points on the day, as sovereign bonds fell amid Wall St…
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Uruguay Beef Exports Hit by New China Suspension
China suspended beef imports from Frigorifico Tacuarembo S.A. after a second imidocarb residue detection. This affects Uruguay's l…
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China Pecan Tariffs: Mexico and US Face New Cash Deposits
China's MOFCOM imposed preliminary anti-dumping duties on pecans from Mexico and the US. Cash deposit rates range from 17.8% to 54…
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USA & Canada Intelligence Brief August 10, 2026: Buying The Rally And The Insurance
Rio Times · USA & Canada Intelligence Brief August 10 Key Facts — A record close The S&P 500 ended Friday at 7,757.64, c…
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Puebla Arts Venue Closure Stirs Gentrification Fears
The reported closure of Foro Cultural Karuzo is more than a venue shutting down. It's the latest sign of how gentrification is res…
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Bread and Dessert Festival Bogota: Free Food Fair Hits El Country Park
Three days of artisan bread, pastries, coffee and live music in Usaquén — with zero entry fee. Here is your complete guide to the …
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August Tastes Like Wine and Cheese in Jalostotitlan
August in Jalostotitlan means a month of grape stomping, vineyard tours, and cheese tastings. Here's how to enjoy this Jalisco har…
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Fasano Punta del Este: The Rebirth of Playa Mansa
The old Conrad is becoming Fasano Península. A US$400 million project brings a new hotel, casino, shops and homes to Playa Mansa. …
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Peru’s Stock Market Surged 50% in 2025 and Analysts See Another 13% in 2026
Markets: Peru Key Facts —2025 surge. The Bolsa de Valores de Lima (BVL) rose 50% in 2025, and the Peru General Index gained 67.9%,…
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Mercosur-EU Deal Remains Stuck as Brazil Pushes and France Resists
Trade: Mercosur Key Facts —Deal. The EU-Mercosur trade agreement was concluded in principle in 2019, legally finalized in 2024, bu…
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Soybean, Lithium and Bitcoin Mining Converge in Latin America’s 2026 Commodity-Crypto Crossover
Markets: Latin America Key Facts —Commodity base. Latin America holds roughly 60% of the world’s lithium reserves, dominates…
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Colombia’s COLCAP Index Climbed 43% in a Year as Financials Overtook Oil
Markets: Colombia Key Facts —Annual gain. Colombia’s MSCI COLCAP index posted a 43.1% year-on-year rise in April 2026, avera…
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Brazil’s $1,500 Digital Nomad Visa Pulls Remote Workers to Rio and Florianopolis
Visa & Residency: Brazil Key Facts —Launch. Brazil’s digital-nomad visa (VITEM XIV) was created in January 2022 under Re…
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US Pledges US$1 Billion Security Aid to Colombia in Major Reset
The US plans US$1 billion in security aid to Colombia as new President Abelardo de la Espriella pivots hard toward Washington, wit…
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Copasul’s US$198 Million Soybean Plant Bets on Mato Grosso do Sul
Copasul is building a R$1.013 billion soybean plant on BR-163, its largest project ever, with daily crushing capacity of 3,000 ton…
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Colombia Gas Import Terminal Lands New Floating LNG Ship
Colombia is rushing to bring in new floating gas terminals as domestic production declines. Excelerate Energy's FSRU Express arriv…
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Nexa Q2 Profit Jumps as Zinc Output Rises 8%
Nexa Resources posted strong second-quarter results with revenue of US$908 million and a 8% rise in zinc output. Here's what drove…
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Chile Capital Market Reform: Tax Cut Aims to Revive Stocks
Chile plans to eliminate the 10% capital-gains tax on listed shares as part of a broader market reform. The bill heads to Congress…
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BHP Bets Big on Chile Copper: US$14.7bn Plan
BHP is spending up to US$14.7 billion on its Chilean copper mines. It is the company's largest investment cycle ever, and it signa…
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C&A Brazil Beats on Profit But Revenue Misses in Q2
C&A's second-quarter results were mixed: adjusted profit hit a record, but revenue missed. Same-store sales grew 4.1%, and gr…
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JSL Q2 Profit Rises as Brazil’s Trucking Boom Rolls On
JSL, Brazil's biggest trucking firm, posted steady Q2 2026 results: revenue of R$ 2.37 billion (US$ 464 million) and net profit of…
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Ceará Tariffs: State Faces 37.5% US Duties
New US tariffs hit 96% of Ceará's exports to America, with industrial goods facing 37.5% duties. Honey and cashews escape, but sho…
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Concha y Toro Profit Rises 2.1% Despite Sales Dip in Q2
Chile's Concha y Toro lifted Q2 2026 profit by 2.1% despite lower sales. World Cup demand for Casillero del Diablo and Bonterra of…
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Argentina Chile Border: Andes Pass Reopens After 25-Day Storm Ordeal
The main Andes crossing between Argentina and Chile reopened after a 25-day snow shutdown, clearing a huge truck backlog but leavi…