Ilya Espino de Marotta Takes Charge of Panama Canal
Ilya Espino de Marotta is now the Panama Canal Administrator, the first woman to lead the waterway, as a new...
September 8, 2026Section
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Economic and Business News in Rio de Janeiro and Brazil
Peru Court Freezes $50 Million El Comercio Media Sale
A Lima court froze Peru's El Comercio share sale after three shareholders challenged a disputed US$50 million stake in court.
September 8, 2026
Boliden Strikes $1.31 Billion Deal for Peru’s Nexa Resources
Sweden's Boliden agreed to a $1.31 billion all-stock deal for control of Peru's Nexa Resources, with closing expected in early...
September 8, 2026
Kagame in Oman: Rwanda’s President Seeks Gulf Investment
Kagame in Oman for a two-day official visit on 7 and 8 September. Rwanda wants the cooperation deals signed in...
September 6, 2026
Watchdog Seeks Audit of Mali Military Contracts Since 2020
Mali military contracts from six years of army rule should be audited, an anti-corruption network told the Auditor General on...
September 6, 2026
Niger Blames France for Failed Mutiny; Paris Denies
Niger blames France for the failed 29 August mutiny in Niamey. Paris calls the accusation pure fantasy. What the cabinet...
September 6, 2026
Uber Cuts 3,300 Jobs Days After Opening Rio Center
Uber's layoffs will cut 3,300 corporate jobs worldwide, days after it opened a new Rio de Janeiro technology center, Brazil...
September 6, 2026
Mexico Fines Retailer Elektra Over Gas Leak
Mexico's Elektra Celaya fine came in far smaller than officials had threatened after a July carbon monoxide leak at the...
September 6, 2026
Prime Video Pledges US$2 Billion for Latin America
Amazon's Prime Video Latin America investment tops US$2 billion for new local shows, films and live sports through 2030.
September 6, 2026