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.