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LatinNews Daily - 09 July 2026

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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Main Briefing
- 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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Main Briefing
- 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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Main Briefing
- 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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Main Briefing
- 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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Main Briefing
- 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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Main Briefing
- 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.