Brazil’s Armed Forces to Secure 2026 Election in 7 States
President Lula authorizes the armed forces to support voting logistics and security in seven states for Brazil's October 2026 general elections.
Ibovespa Liquidity Dries Up to Pandemic Lows in July
Lula Debate No-Show Shakes Up Brazil’s 2026 Presidential Race
Brazil Vetoes Parts of Health Law to Cut US$ Import Dependence
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A Brazilian Supreme Court justice has sent the investigation of Carlos Bolsonaro to a lower federal court, shifting...
US Tariffs and Shipping Chaos Squeeze Latin America’s Trade
From US tariffs on Brazil to EU-China tensions and Hormuz shipping chaos, Latin America sits at the centre...
Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Brazil Bets on Its Sugarcane
Brazil is building its first sustainable aviation fuel plants under a mandate that starts at 1% in 2027,...
Brazil Tests Ethanol Turbine to Power Mobile Field Hospitals
Brazil’s Air Force has presented a containerized 1 MW ethanol turbine generator that runs on sugar-cane fuel. It...
Brazil Builds Its First Gripen E Fighter Jet at Home
Brazil has assembled its first Gripen E fighter at Embraer in Gavião Peixoto. What the Saab technology transfer...
French Firm Ships 1M Barrels of Venezuelan Crude Under US Waiver
French oil firm Maurel & Prom is loading a second one-million-barrel cargo of Venezuelan crude under a new...
Brazil’s Nubank, Itaú Lead Latin America AI Bank Ranking
The 2026 Evident AI Index for Banks in Latin America ranks Nubank and Itaú Unibanco first and second....
Brazilian Dividends Surge to US$6.3 Billion in July Payouts
Brazilian dividends reached US$6.3 billion in July 2026, part of a R$126.7 billion (US$24.9 billion) first half on...
Chilean Navy’s $X Million Frigate Overhaul Bridges Fleet Gap
The Chilean Navy is rebuilding its M-class frigate Almirante Riveros at the state-owned Asmar shipyard rather than buying...
Brazil’s Vale Output Jumps as Government Pushes Into Board
Vale reports a strong production recovery alongside a fresh government push for a board seat. Here is what...
Trump Tariffs Hit Brazil Hardest, Mexico Gets 90-Day Delay
Trump tariffs impose a 50% rate on Brazilian exports and a partial delay for Mexico. See what the...
Peru Economy Grows 3% in Q2, Mining and Construction Lead
The Peru economy expanded 3.0% in the second quarter of 2026, lifted by a mining rebound and strong...
Buenos Aires Tops Latin America for Students, but Costs Bite
Buenos Aires remains Latin America’s best student city in the 2027 QS ranking, yet rising living costs are squeezing expat families and scholars.
São Paulo Nightlife Tonight — July 21, 2026
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São Paulo Daily Brief — Tuesday, July 21, 2026
São Paulo: Mild winter day with scattered clouds, your curated SP guide: a free classical concert in Centro,...
Rio de Janeiro Daily Brief — Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Rio de Janeiro: Tuesday's Tiradentes holiday brings free harp concerts across Centro, a dangerous sea, and a Vasco-Flu...
Ruben Blades Concert in Medellín: Tickets on Sale This Week
A new Ruben Blades concert has been added in Medellín, Colombia, for November 21, 2026. Find pre-sale dates,...
Peru Gastronomy Boom Drives $254 Million Holiday Surge
Peru gastronomy takes center stage as Lima prepares to host the World's 50 Best Restaurants 2026, while Fiestas...
Mexico’s Mérida Earns Top AAA Credit Rating on Budget Surplus
Mérida’s credit rating hits HR AAA after a 9.1% primary surplus at end-2025. Low debt and budget discipline...
Mendoza Wine Travel Now Rivals Bordeaux and Napa
Mendoza produces 80% of Argentina’s wine across 1,500+ high-altitude wineries, ranking it with Bordeaux and Napa. Explore the...
Latin America Sports Daily for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Key World Cup 2026 group games, Sudamericana playoffs and Liga MX openers shape a pivotal week for Latin...
Uber Pours $500M More Into Argentina, Totaling $1B Bet
Uber announced an additional US$500 million for Argentina, bringing its three-year commitment to US$1 billion. The funds will...
Tren Maya’s Yucatán Food Trains Launch at US$304
US$304 buys a Tren Maya gastronomic route with onboard brunch, five-course dinner, and stops at Chichén Itzá, Izamal,...
Peru Tourism Revenue Hits $5 Billion Record
Peru tourism set a record US$5 billion in foreign revenue in 2025, even as international arrivals stayed 32%...
Ecuador’s Quito Culture Festival Returns With Free Light Shows
The Quito culture festival Fiesta de la Luz returns August 8-12, 2026, with free video-mapping shows at historic...
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