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How Colombia’s Fiscal Crisis Ballooned, and the Government’s Plan to Contain it — Colombia’s National Congress in Bogotá, Colombia. Credit: Santiago Mesa/Bloomberg

Economy

How Colombia’s Fiscal Crisis Ballooned, and the Government’s Plan to Contain it

Colombia’s deficit grew under Petro from rigid spending, failed tax reforms and rising debt costs. President De la Espriella now plans deep budget cuts, a still-unfiled rescue law and an early IMF review to contain it

Argentina Poverty Down Since Milei, But Rising Again

Economy

Argentina Poverty Down Since Milei, But Rising Again

By Sociedad Media Oct 15, 2026

Latin America is Racing to Become Data-Center Hub. Will the Boom Pay Off?

Economy

Latin America is Racing to Become Data-Center Hub. Will the Boom Pay Off?

By Sociedad Media Oct 8, 2026

Venezuelans Are Leaving Chile’s Job Market as President Kast Inherits Labor Decline

Economy

Venezuelans Are Leaving Chile’s Job Market as President Kast Inherits Labor Decline

By Sociedad Media Oct 7, 2026

Milei Meets Macron in Paris, Seeking Investment Backing for Argentina’s Economic Program

Economy

Milei Meets Macron in Paris, Seeking Investment Backing for Argentina’s Economic Program

By Sociedad Media Oct 2, 2026

China Slaps 55% Tariff on Brazilian Beef Starting Oct. 1; Argentina Looks to Move in

Economy

China Slaps 55% Tariff on Brazilian Beef Starting Oct. 1; Argentina Looks to Move in

By Sociedad Media Oct 1, 2026

As Inflation Tops 500%, Venezuela’s Opposition Pushes Bill to Kill the Bolívar for Good

Economy

As Inflation Tops 500%, Venezuela’s Opposition Pushes Bill to Kill the Bolívar for Good

By Sociedad Media Sep 17, 2026

Nearshoring Reshapes Latin America, Tariff Uncertainty Is Pushing Investment Beyond Mexico

Economy

Nearshoring Reshapes Latin America, Tariff Uncertainty Is Pushing Investment Beyond Mexico

By Sociedad Media Sep 10, 2026

U.S.-Venezuela Oil Deal Likely Slow To Reduce U.S. Oil Prices

Economy

U.S.-Venezuela Oil Deal Likely Slow To Reduce U.S. Oil Prices

By Sociedad Media Sep 3, 2026

Canada & U.S. Finalize Trade Deal. Mexico Is Plays a Different Game

Economy

Canada & U.S. Finalize Trade Deal. Mexico Is Plays a Different Game

By Sociedad Media Aug 20, 2026

Venezuela's Currency Controls Pushed $161 Billion Out of the Country Under Chavismo

Economy

Venezuela's Currency Controls Pushed $161 Billion Out of the Country Under Chavismo

By Sociedad Media Aug 13, 2026

Mexico Powers New Economic Model as AI Servers Overtake Cars as Top Export

Economy

Mexico Powers New Economic Model as AI Servers Overtake Cars as Top Export

By Sociedad Media Aug 6, 2026

Colombia’s New President Inherits a Fiscal Hole Even Markets Can’t Ignore

Economy

Colombia’s New President Inherits a Fiscal Hole Even Markets Can’t Ignore

By Sociedad Media Aug 6, 2026

Brazil’s Inflation Surprise Clears Way for Fourth Rate Cut, With an Election Just Months Away

Economy

Brazil’s Inflation Surprise Clears Way for Fourth Rate Cut, With an Election Just Months Away

By Sociedad Media Jul 30, 2026

Argentina’s Financial Risk Level Hit Eight-Year Low. Milei’s Bet Is Paying Off — For Now

Economy

Argentina’s Financial Risk Level Hit Eight-Year Low. Milei’s Bet Is Paying Off — For Now

By Sociedad Media Jul 9, 2026

Chile’s Kast Inherits Economic Emergency. Now His Austerity Agenda Is Bringing Students Into the Streets

Economy

Chile’s Kast Inherits Economic Emergency. Now His Austerity Agenda Is Bringing Students Into the Streets

By Dionys Duroc Jun 4, 2026

Argentina’s Universities Are Protesting Again. Milei Cuts the Budget — Draws Heat From Students

Economy

Argentina’s Universities Are Protesting Again. Milei Cuts the Budget — Draws Heat From Students

By Sociedad Media May 21, 2026

Remittances to Central America Hit Record Highs as Families Navigate Trump Immigration Policy

Economy

Remittances to Central America Hit Record Highs as Families Navigate Trump Immigration Policy

By Sociedad Media May 14, 2026

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