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Thursday, 03 September 2026
Thursday, 03 September 2026
VENEZUELA: Chevron announces major investment
On 2 September US oil firm Chevron announced a US$7bn investment in Venezuela.
Thursday, 03 September 2026
BRAZIL: Congress approves critical minerals bill
On 2 September Brazil’s senate approved a bill to create a national critical minerals strategy to implement new regulatory mechanisms as well as government investment and tax incentives for the sector.
Thursday, 03 September 2026
MEXICO: Musician and family murdered in Edomex
On 2 September there was widespread shock following the previous day’s murder of Mexican musician Jonathan Meléndez alongside his wife, daughter, and a domestic employee.
Thursday, 03 September 2026
CHILE: Congress approves commission to investigate Cerimedo links
On 2 September Chile’s lower chamber of congress approved the creation of a commission to investigate the potential links between the jailed Argentine political operative Fernando Cerimedo and the government of President José Antonio Kast.
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