Flávio Bolsonaro Campaign Leads Last-Ditch Senate Fight to Stop 6×1 Workweek End
Flávio Bolsonaro campaign directs the Senate resistance to the 6x1 workweek amendment, betting on procedure as the PL concedes it...
September 1, 2026Section
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Kenya Overtakes Nigeria as Africa’s Biggest Market for Deals
The Kenya M&A market jumped 670.5% to US$1.44bn in H1 2026 while Nigeria's fell 88.9% to US$105.8m, on new DealMakers...
September 1, 2026
USA & Canada Intelligence Brief — Tuesday, September 1, 2026
USA & Canada Intelligence Brief for September 1: the G20 corridor in Asheville, oil repricing the Fed, and Canada's counter-tariff...
September 1, 2026
Europe Intelligence Brief — Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Europe Intelligence Brief for September 1: euro area inflation jumps to 3.3% on energy, and the ECB meets in Berlin...
September 1, 2026
Asia Intelligence Brief — Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Asia Intelligence Brief for September 1: Nepal's flood toll and its road to China, Korea's record chip exports, and a...
September 1, 2026
Africa Intelligence Brief — Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Africa Intelligence Brief for September 1: Niger's junta survives a Russian-backed mutiny, Ethiopia moves toward an executive presidency.
September 1, 2026
Paraguay Doctors Hand In Mass Resignations as Pay Talks Collapse
Paraguay doctors filed mass resignations over pay on 31 August; the union counts 196, the ministry 61, as the government...
September 1, 2026
Vaca Muerta Now Funds a Third of Neuquén Wages as Lithium Wins US$700 Million IDB Invest Backing
Vaca Muerta now pays 35.7 percent of Neuquén private wages, the province is Argentina third-largest exporter, and IDB Invest backs...
September 1, 2026
Colombia Earthquake Insurance Payouts Quadruple as Damage Estimate Doubles
Colombia earthquake insurers paid four times more in week three as claims hit 66,370; Netflix and the Voces por la...
September 1, 2026
Paraguay IMF Review: Growth Holds at 4.4% as Deficit Widens to Clear Old Bills
The Paraguay IMF review projects 4.4% growth in 2026, a 3.5% deficit to clear arrears, a record-low risk premium and...
September 1, 2026
Argentina Farm Exports Hit US$2.75 Billion in August, Up 51 Percent on Corn Surge
Argentina farm exporters settled US.75 billion in August, up 51 percent year on year, driven by corn sales. The 2026...
September 1, 2026
‘El Wicho,’ Los Reyes Cartel Leader in Michoacán, Killed in Army Operation
El Wicho, second-in-command of the Cártel de Los Reyes in Michoacán, was killed in an Army operation on 31 August....
September 1, 2026
Guyana’s Housing Foundation Aid Nears GY$1 Billion (US$4.8 Million)
Guyana has disbursed close to GY$1 billion (US$4.8 million) in foundation assistance for house lot owners, tied to a 40,000-home...
September 1, 2026
Argentina Markets Close Worst August Since February as Merval Sinks and Country Risk Jumps
Argentina closed its worst market month since February: Merval down 7.8 percent, country risk up 19 percent to 512 points,...
September 1, 2026
Colombia Vehicle Registrations Jump 42.1% in 2026 as Buyers Return
Colombia vehicle registrations rose 42.1% through August 2026 to 213,377 units; the Tesla Model Y leads sales and electrics grew...
September 1, 2026
Brazil Electoral Court Decides If Bolsonaro AI Video Is a Banned Deepfake
Brazil electoral court judges whether Jair Bolsonaro AI convention video is a banned deepfake, a verdict that sets AI limits...
September 1, 2026
Uruguay River: Green Hydrogen Deal Nears as New Pulp Mill Revives Old Fears
On the Uruguay River, the HIF hydrogen dispute is de-escalating through relocation, while a US$800 million pulp mill plan revives...
September 1, 2026
Raízen Closes US$1.42 Billion Sale of Argentina Business to Mercuria
Raízen completed the US$1.42 billion sale of its Argentina downstream business to Mercuria, a key step in Brazil's largest-ever debt...
September 1, 2026
Mexico Water Crisis Could Cost Up to 5% of GDP, Experts Warn
Mexico water crisis could hit 4-5% of GDP, the CCA warns. Investment is far below the US$20.5 billion a year...
September 1, 2026
Argentina Passes Central Bank Reform in Lower House as Milei Courts Governors for Senate
Argentina lower house approved Milei central bank reform 144-102, banning monetary financing of the Treasury. The Senate fight now runs...
September 1, 2026