Issue Jun 03-09 2026: The World Bank has adjusted its growth projections for Latin America and the Caribbean to 2.2% in 2026 due to a weakened world economy and energy uncertainty.

Issue Jun 03-09 2026: Guatemala has long been considered an exception in Central America. While much of the region alternated between fiscal crises, high inflation, and currency volatility, the country maintained monetary discipline, low levels of debt, and remarkable macroeconomic stability.

Issue Jun 03-09 2026:  Infectious disease specialists suggested that a large-scale depopulation of pigs could eradicate African Swine Fever (ASF) in the Dominican Republic.

Issue Jun 03-09 2026:  Non-resident investors withdrew a net $26.6 billion from emerging market bonds and stocks in May, according to the Instituto de Finanzas Internacionales (IIF), compared to inflows of $70.6 billion recorded in April.

Issue May 27-Jun 02 2026: Nicaragua’s sugar industry concluded the 2025-2026 harvest having produced 16.5 million quintals of sugar, exceeding the previous cycle but falling short of the goal of nearly 17 million quintals as had been proposed for the country’s four sugar mills.

Issue May 27-Jun 02 2026: Road blockades in Bolivia are hitting the country’s supply chain hard, with the dairy sector complaining that it has 120,000 liters of milk that cannot be brought to market, while the poultry sector has decried a lack of food for over 10,000 chickens.

Issue May 27-Jun 02 2026: Mexico’s economy began 2026 with weaker-than-expected performance.

Issue May 27-Jun 02 2026: While recent data reassured the market, May did not see the same gains as previous months. Colombia settled 100% of its Total Return Swap and reduced public debt.

Issue May 20-26 2026: A recent leak in one of Peru’s gas pipelines paralyzed the industry and strained the supply of natural gas throughout the country.

Issue May 20-26 2026: Increasing levels of informal labor in Mexico are causing people to spend less, especially on basic items. According to the BBVA Mexico Financial Group, over the last three years, there has been a drop of 10% in formal labor and an increase of 10% in informal labor in Mexico. Currently, 55%