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LatinNews Daily - 24 July 2026
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- MEXICO: US applies new tariffs as USMCA talks end
Andean
- COLOMBIA: De la Espriella proposes Barranquilla as alternate capital
- In brief: World Bank estimates cost of Venezuela earthquake damage
Brazil
- BRAZIL: Bolsonaro family papers over its divisions
- In brief: IMF praises Brazil’s economic resilience
Central America & Caribbean
- CUBA: Another round of US sanctions
- In brief: Panama hails fall in vessels detained by China
Mexico
- In brief: US and Mexico target CJNG
Southern Cone
- PARAGUAY: Deadly Canindeyú attack partly attributed to EPP
- In brief: Chile shores up ties with Singapore
On 23 July trade delegations from Mexico and the US wrapped up three days of negotiations in Mexico City to update the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) just as the government led by President Donald Trump announced a fresh 10%-12.5% tariff package, targeting 60 global economies, including Mexico.
LatinNews Daily - 23 July 2026
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- BRAZIL: Gov’t opens credit line for firms hit by US tariffs
Andean
- VENEZUELA: Maduro’s trial date confirmed
- In brief: Peru’s trade surplus grows in May
Brazil
- In brief: Brazil’s industrial lobby raises growth forecast for sector
Central America & Caribbean
- NICARAGUA: International outrage over decision to scrap elections
- In brief: Panama Canal hails rise in transits
Mexico
- MEXICO: Mayor killed in armed attack
- In brief: Mexico gets economic boost from World Cup
Southern Cone
- ARGENTINA: Labour union protests resume
- In brief: CAF approves sovereign risk guarantee for Argentina
On 22 July Brazil’s government led by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced a new credit line of R$18.5bn (US$3.65bn) to support businesses impacted by new US tariffs which came into effect yesterday.
LatinNews Daily - 22 July 2026
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- CHILE: Lower chamber greenlights mega reform with one hurdle
Andean
- VENEZUELA: US requests immunity for Rodríguez
- In brief: IDB pledges billions for Ecuador
Brazil
- BRAZIL: Flávio Bolsonaro questions integrity of electronic ballots
- In brief: Brazil’s Vale posts increase in iron ore production
Central America & Caribbean
- CUBA: US sends first humanitarian aid shipment
- In brief: Spanish hotel chain Meliá exits Cuba
Mexico
- MEXICO: Third round of USMCA talks begins
- In brief: Mexico gov’t rules out local cyclospora outbreak
Southern Cone
- In brief: Moody’s upgrades Argentina’s credit ratings
On 21 July Chile’s chamber of deputies voted in favour of the bulk of the changes introduced by the senate to the government’s economic mega reform, although one article remains unresolved and will now require a bi-cameral discussion.
LatinNews Daily - 21 July 2026
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- NICARAGUA: Ortega announces end to elections
Andean
- COLOMBIA: Petro issues warning to De la Espriella in farewell rally
- In brief: Housing announced for earthquake victims in Venezuela
Brazil
- BRAZIL: Bolsonaro’s third son granted US green card
- In brief: Brazil’s air travel rises in first half of year
Central America & Caribbean
- In brief: Panama and China to renew maritime agreement
Mexico
- MEXICO: El Mayo given life sentence in the US
- In brief: Mexico carries out bond sale and refinancing
Southern Cone
- CHILE: State of catastrophe declared amid mega storm
- In brief: Argentina’s trade surplus rises in year-on-year terms
On 20 July Costa Rica’s foreign ministry expressed “deep concern” after Nicaragua’s authoritarian co-president, Daniel Ortega, said the previous day that “there will not be elections here again”.
LatinNews Daily - 20 July 2026
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- CUBA: High-profile dissident goes into exile in US
Andean
- ECUADOR: Correísmo suffers another legal blow
- In brief: Venezuela accesses IMF funds for earthquake response
Brazil
- BRAZIL: Milei denied request to visit former president Bolsonaro
- In brief: Brazil’s economic activity sees slight monthly rise
Central America & Caribbean
- In brief: Honduras rejoins WB investment dispute panel
Mexico
- MEXICO: Sheinbaum takes to the stage at World Cup final
- In brief: Mexico authorities probe cyclospora outbreak
Southern Cone
- CHILE: Government responds as heavy rains reach north
- In brief: Construction of urea plant announced in Argentina
Washington Watch
- US signs data sharing partnership with Caribbean
On 18 July US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, a high-profile Cuban dissident, had arrived in the US where he had gone into exile.
LatinNews Daily - 17 July 2026
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- CHILE: Mega reform clears senate hurdle but could still falter
Andean
- VENEZUELA: US endorses dialogue with opposition
- In brief: South American countries commit to more aviation routes
Brazil
- BRAZIL: Government reacts to new US tariffs
- In brief: Slight monthly increase in Brazil’s retail sales
Central America & Caribbean
- NICARAGUA: Diplomatic ties with Italy severed
- In brief: Cuba approves more decrees related to economic reform
Mexico
- MEXICO: High-profile former governor arrested in fuel contraband probe
- In brief: Teachers resume protests in Mexico
Southern Cone
- In brief: Argentina slides back into primary and financial deficits
On 16 July Chile’s President José Antonio Kast expressed his contentment that his government’s flagship ‘reconstruction and economic and social development’ bill, better known as the mega reform, had been approved by the senate but surprise that key articles did not pass by a wider margin.
LatinNews Daily - 16 July 2026
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- BRAZIL: US to impose new tariffs
Andean
- COLOMBIA: Incoming gov’t prepares foreign policy and security changes
- In brief: Economic output up in Peru
Brazil
- In brief: Brazil’s services sector declines in monthly terms
Central America & Caribbean
- PANAMA: Mulino strengthens ties with Mexico
- In brief: Inflation slows in Panama
Mexico
- MEXICO: US makes more terrorist designations
- In brief: Private spending falls in Mexico despite World Cup
Southern Cone
- PARAGUAY: Boosting security cooperation with Brazil
- In brief: Paraguay’s central bank raises GDP forecast
On 15 July the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) announced that a new 25% tariff will be applied to many Brazilian goods from 22 July.
LatinNews Daily - 15 July 2026
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- MEXICO: DEA comments exacerbate US tensions
Andean
- VENEZUELA: More talks announced with opposition
- In brief: Ecuador’s inflation picks up
Brazil
- BRAZIL: Police recommends charges over INSS corruption case
- In brief: Brazil raises ethanol composition of gasoline
Central America & Caribbean
- EL SALVADOR: Mass trial of gang leaders concludes
- In brief: Cuba suffers third national outage in July
Mexico
- In brief: Mexico seeks to shore up ties with Panama
Southern Cone
- PARAGUAY: Investigation opened into alleged Chinese hacking
- In brief: Monthly inflation in Argentina continues to slow
On 14 July Mexico’s federal security cabinet rejected comments made the previous day by the administrator of the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Terrance Cole that there was a “deadly connection” between drug cartels and the Mexican government.
LatinNews Daily - 14 July 2026
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- CUBA: Trump toughens sanctions, targets tourism
Andean
- VENEZUELA: Foreign minister replaced
- In brief: Inflation surges in Venezuela
Brazil
- BRAZIL: Flávio Bolsonaro temporarily banned from visiting father
- In brief: Brazil’s industrial sector sees drop in business confidence
Central America & Caribbean
- In brief: China justifies detention of Panama-flagged vessels
Mexico
- MEXICO: Gov’t moves on legal action over US migrant deaths
- In brief: Mexico’s gov’t receives Japanese business representatives
Southern Cone
- CHILE: Mega reform faces crucial senate vote
- In brief: Paraguay registers trade surplus in first half of year
On 13 July the US administration led by President Donald Trump announced new sanctions on 10 Cuban entities, including Cuba’s tourism ministry (Mintur).
LatinNews Daily - 13 July 2026
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- COLOMBIA: Tensions persist around presidential transition
Andean
- In brief: Peru’s congress loses spending powers
Brazil
- BRAZIL: Top court freezes assets of leader of Bolsonaro’s party
- In brief: Brazil’s inflation slows in June
Central America & Caribbean
- EL SALVADOR: Ruling party holds primaries ahead of February 2027 vote
- In brief: Cuba reveals more details of economic reform package
Mexico
- MEXICO: Authorities close in on major corruption scheme
- In brief: Mexico hails US demand for sugar
Southern Cone
- PARAGUAY: Peña extols ties with Taiwan
- In brief: Argentina-Chile border crossing reopens
Washington Watch
- US ups pressure on Nicaragua
On 12 July Colombia’s outgoing President Gustavo Petro said that he would not allow President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella to be sworn into office in a military facility, as tensions persist ahead of the 7 August inauguration.
LatinNews Daily - 10 July 2026
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- PERU: Fujimori prepares for government
Andean
- In brief: Venezuela and IMF discuss access to funds
Brazil
- BRAZIL: Police target executive linked to Banco Master
- In brief: Businesses urge more US-Brazil dialogue to avoid tariffs
Central America & Caribbean
- CUBA: Uncertainty over whereabouts of freed high-profile dissident
- In brief: Further signs of revival for Panama’s banana sector
Mexico
- MEXICO: Gov’t to take legal action against migrant deaths in US
- In brief: Mexico’s inflation slows further in June
Southern Cone
- ARGENTINA: Milei delivers polarising independence address
- In brief: Chile announces drop in fuel prices
On 9 July Peru’s President-elect Keiko Fujimori met outgoing President José María Balcázar as she prepares to take office on 28 July.
LatinNews Daily - 09 July 2026
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- REGION: Caricom summit calls for unity amid tensions
Andean
- VENEZUELA: Seeking partners for earthquake reconstruction
- In brief: Bolivia enters talks with Brazil’s state oil company Petrobras
Brazil
- BRAZIL: Police search Bolsonaro’s home for unauthorised firearms
- In brief: IMF raises growth forecast for Brazil
Central America & Caribbean
- In brief: Monthly inflation picks up in Costa Rica
Mexico
- MEXICO: Tensions resurface over El Mayo arrest
- In brief: EU parliament approves updated Mexico trade agreement
Southern Cone
- URUGUAY: Gov’t highlights economic achievements
- In brief: Annual inflation rises in Chile
On 8 July a four-day Caribbean Community (Caricom) summit concluded in St Lucia, whose Prime Minister Philip Pierre was due to take over the group’s rotating six-month chairmanship from St Kitts & Nevis’ Prime Minister Terrance Drew.
LatinNews Daily - 08 July 2026
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- CUBA: UN debate victory amid decline in support
Andean
- COLOMBIA: Transition process suspended
- In brief: Colombia’s annual inflation picks up
Brazil
- BRAZIL: Police arrest Rio senate contender in money laundering bust
- In brief: Brazil’s vehicle production rises in first half of year
Central America & Caribbean
- In brief: Remittances to Guatemala rise
Mexico
- MEXICO: Former Pemex director arrested
- In brief: Mexico’s vehicle exports down as Toyota eyes US relocation
Southern Cone
- CHILE: Security operation targets Tren de Aragua
- In brief: Argentina’s Milei proposes government shutdown mechanism
On 7 July the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) voted to allow a debate on the “necessity of ending the [US] economic, commercial and financial embargo… against Cuba”.
LatinNews Daily - 07 July 2026
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- COLOMBIA: Justice minister resigns, slams peace policy
Andean
- In brief: Peru’s central bank chief to remain in post under Fujimori
Brazil
- BRAZIL: Gov’t reiterates concern over US drug gang designations
- In brief: Brazilian airline Azul to list on New York Stock Exchange
Central America & Caribbean
- COSTA RICA: Top court pushes back against Fernández
- In brief: Cuba hit by another nationwide blackout
Mexico
- MEXICO: Attackers killed in Sinaloa security operation
- In brief: GFCF rises in Mexico
Southern Cone
- ARGENTINA: Caputo reveals financing plan
- In brief: Itaipú transfers funds to Paraguay under Annex C
On 6 July Colombia’s justice minister, Jorge Iván Cuervo, resigned after criticising President Gustavo Petro’s efforts to negotiate with illegal armed groups.
LatinNews Daily - 06 July 2026
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- COLOMBIA: Tensions rise between Petro and De la Espriella before transition
Andean
- In brief: Ecuador’s FDI rises year-on-year
Brazil
- BRAZIL: Police launches operation against suspects sanctioned by US
- In brief: Brazil’s trade surplus rises in June
Central America & Caribbean
- NICARAGUA: Managua bows to US pressure over detained bishop
- In brief: Cuba unveils changes to minimum wage, pension rules
Mexico
- MEXICO: Concerns as another journalist killed in Veracruz
- In brief: Mexico, among others, sends aid to Venezuela
Southern Cone
- ARGENTINA: Debt payment concerns eased ahead of 2027 election
- In brief: Monthly inflation slows in Uruguay
Washington Watch
- US leads response to Venezuela earthquakes
On 5 July Colombia’s outgoing President Gustavo Petro said he would sue his critics for alleged slander once he leaves office, after Carlos Alonso Lucio, the head of the transition team of far-right President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella, said that Petro should face criminal charges.
LatinNews Daily - 03 July 2026
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- VENEZUELA: Attention turns to rebuilding costs
Andean
- In brief: De la Espriella seeks refinancing of Colombia’s debt
Brazil
- BRAZIL: Flávio Bolsonaro criticises Mercosur trade rules
- In brief: Brazil’s vehicle sales rise in first half of 2026
Central America & Caribbean
- NICARAGUA: Alarm over detained bishop
- In brief: El Salvador hails strong Q1 growth
Mexico
- MEXICO: Gov’t upbeat despite USMCA blow
- In brief: Mexico and Dominican Republic up energy collaboration
Southern Cone
- CHILE: Kast seeks coalition unity after senate setback
- In brief: Inflation falls in Paraguay
On 2 July Venezuela’s President Delcy Rodríguez announced that her government has begun talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to access funds needed for reconstruction efforts following the 24 June earthquakes.
LatinNews Daily - 02 July 2026
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- MEXICO: US refuses to extend USMCA
Andean
- ECUADOR: US designates Chone Killers as terrorist group
- In brief: Peru’s mining exports surge in Q1
Brazil
- BRAZIL: Flávio Bolsonaro seeks to boost support among women
- In brief: Brazil’s oil production down in monthly terms, up year-on-year
Central America & Caribbean
- PANAMA: Mulino toughens security policy
- In brief: Guatemala unveils 2027 budget proposal
Mexico
- In brief: Remittances up in Mexico
Southern Cone
- CHILE: Kast boosts ties with Paraguay
- In brief: Chile’s economic activity decreases
On 1 July the US opted not to renew the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) for another 16 years, triggering an annual review process prior to the deal’s expiration in 2036.
LatinNews Daily - 01 July 2026
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- PARAGUAY/REGION: Mercosur looks to Asia
Andean
- COLOMBIA: De la Espriella names finance minister
- In brief: Colombia raises interest rates
Brazil
- BRAZIL: Bolsonaro’s wife steps down from party leadership role
- In brief: Brazil’s government to phase out fuel subsidies
Central America & Caribbean
- CUBA: Foreign minister decries lack of progress in US talks
- In brief: Guatemala and Peru hail entry into effect of new FTA
Mexico
- MEXICO: US sanctions alleged CJNG fuel smuggling network
- In brief: Mexico announces start of trilateral USMCA talks
Southern Cone
- In brief: Chile’s unemployment rate rises
On 30 June the leaders’ summit of the Mercosur regional trade bloc took place in Asunción, Paraguay, with the bloc announcing the launch of negotiations for a trade deal with Japan.