Issue Sep 02-08 2026: The wine and spirits industry has proposed that the Mexican government modify the IEPS (Impuesto Especial para la Producción y Servicios) framework so that the tax is determined by the beverage’s alcohol content rather than its price.

Issue Sep 02-08 2026: Domestic mineral processing could boost economic impact to R$ 192.1 billion and expand Brazil’s role in strategic supply chains.

Issue Aug 26-Sep 01 2026: Bolivia’s economic performance remains stalled due to the fiscal deficit and recession.

Issue Aug 26-Sep 01 2026: Business confidence in Brazil declined again in August, raising concerns about weaker economic activity in the second half of 2026. The decline was driven primarily by the industrial sector, as businesses faced weakened demand, growing inventories, and increased uncertainty.

Issue Aug 26-Sep 01 2026: The coastal region accounted for nearly three-quarters of these jobs, led by Lima, Ica, and La Libertad. In contrast, the Amazon region contributed just 3.1% of the total.

Issue Aug 26-Sep 01 2026: The proportion of business leaders who consider it a good time to invest has dropped to just 23 percent.

Issue Aug 19-25 2026: Food prices in Brazil have risen faster than overall inflation for years, placing a particularly heavy burden on lower-income households. Brazil’s focus on agricultural exports has contributed to this problem by reducing incentives to produce affordable food for domestic consumption.

Issue Aug 19-25 2026: According to Panama’s Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (Imhpa), rainfall on the Pacific side of the country has decreased by as much as 60% due to the El Niño phenomenon. In response, Panamanian authorities have declared a state of emergency.

Issue Aug 19-25 2026: The housing sector has been among the hardest hit in recent years. Several decisions made by Gustavo Petro’s government had a significant impact on this market, affecting the availability and purchase of new homes. One of the most damaging moves was the indefinite suspension of the “Mi Casa Ya” (My Home

Issue Aug 19-25 2026: Brothers founded a brand in 2019 that has made a name for itself in Argentina. Today, they project closing the year with between 18,000 and 20,000 pairs sold, without a brick-and-mortar storefront and relying on an import-based production model.