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  GIRAL Summit in Buenos Aires ends without binding trade agreement •   Venezuela: two earthquakes leave over 300 victims; tsunami alert activated •   IMF: Mexico grows 2.4% in Q1, beats forecasts •   Chile passes renewable energy law with 74% of Congress •   Brazil: Amazon deforestation falls 45%, historic low in 15 years •   Copa América: Argentina thrashes Uruguay 4-0; Messi scores two goals •   Dengue: PAHO declares alert in six countries across the region •   Colombia and Venezuela reopen border crossing after five years •   GIRAL Summit in Buenos Aires ends without binding trade agreement •   Venezuela: two earthquakes leave over 300 victims; tsunami alert activated •   IMF: Mexico grows 2.4% in Q1, beats forecasts •   Chile passes renewable energy law with 74% of Congress •   Brazil: Amazon deforestation falls 45%, historic low in 15 years •   Copa América: Argentina thrashes Uruguay 4-0; Messi scores two goals •   Dengue: PAHO declares alert in six countries across the region •   Colombia and Venezuela reopen border crossing after five years • 
Lucía Vargas del Río
Correspondent, Buenos Aires

Lucía Vargas del Río

Senior political correspondent based in Buenos Aires covering international trade, summits, and regional policy.

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Articles by Lucía Vargas del Río
ECONOMY

Brazil Stock Exchange Hits Record with Foreign Capital

The Ibovespa marked its eighteenth historic record of the year in April 2026, driven by record foreign capital flows and the appreciation of the real against the dollar.

ECONOMY · · 2 min
ECONOMY

Colombia and Ecuador Lead Dollar Bonds on Oil Boom

Dollar bonds from Colombia and Ecuador lead performance in Latin America in 2026, driven by oil rising to $116 per barrel due to the Iran war.

ECONOMY · · 1 min
ECONOMY

Latin America to Grow Just 2.1% in 2026

The World Bank projects Latin America will grow just 2.1% in 2026, affected by geopolitical uncertainty, high interest rates, and weak private investment.

ECONOMY · · 2 min
ECONOMY

Venezuela and US Negotiate Deal on Critical Minerals

Venezuela and the US negotiate a critical minerals agreement over the Orinoco Arc in exchange for sanctions relief, in a pragmatic turn in the bilateral relationship.

ECONOMY · · 2 min
ECONOMY

Bolivia Faces Economic Crisis Under Rodrigo Paz Government

Bolivia faces its worst economic crisis in decades under Rodrigo Paz's government, with reserves at historic lows, 8% inflation, and falling gas production.

ECONOMY · · 2 min
ECONOMY

Morgan Stanley Sees 90% Upside in Latin American Stocks

Morgan Stanley presented a bullish case of up to 90% for Latin American stocks based on rate cuts, pro-investment leaders, and the rise of critical minerals.

ECONOMY · · 2 min
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