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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 • 
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ECONOMY

IMF and World Bank Resume Relations with Venezuela

The IMF and World Bank resumed relations with Venezuela on April 17, 2026, under interim president Delcy Rodríguez, opening the door to the first full economic assessment in 20 years.

By Lucía Vargas del Río · · 2 min
ECONOMY

Brazil Ibovespa Nears the 200,000-Point Milestone

The Ibovespa closed at 198,657 points on April 14, just 678 points from the historic 200,000 milestone, with 11 consecutive sessions of gains and record foreign capital.

· 2 min
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.

· 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.

· 1 min
ECONOMY

Milei Asks for Patience as Approval Falls and Economy Slows

President Milei asked for patience on April 9, 2026, as his approval falls to 36% and monthly inflation rebounds to 2.9%, though the IMF maintains a 4% growth projection for Argentina.

· 2 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.

· 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.

· 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.

· 2 min
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