Issue Sep 23-29 2026: According to Amadeo Derito, president of the Argentinian Angus Association, a ton of beef is worth 40% more than a ton of Sprinters, the utility van that is the star of the country’s automotive export industry.

Issue Sep 23-29 2026: Foreign trade is up in Ecuador, with the first half of 2026 witnessing exports to the tune of US $19.57 billion, the highest figures in the country’s history. While its export market remains dominated by shrimp, cocoa, brewing, and mining, it has gradually broadened and become less dependent on hydrocarbons.

Issue Sep 23-29 2026: Organizations are shifting from identifying climate change-related risks to implementing concrete measures to address them, although gaps remain regarding planning, resilience, and the insurance sector’s recognition of these actions.

Issue Sep 23-29 2026: Various experts are expressing doubts about the Delcy Rodríguez administration’s ability to meet the goal of restoring 4,800 megawatts (MW) to the national grid before the end of the year.