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Friday, 02 October 2026
BOLIVIA: Tensions mount between gov’t and AG
On 1 October Bolivia’s government said that it did not recognise Luis Montaño as interim attorney general following the arrest of his predecessor Roger Mariaca the previous day.
Friday, 02 October 2026
EL SALVADOR: Bukele gov’t receives IMF boost
On 1 October the International Monetary Fund (IMF) executive board announced it was releasing US$138m for El Salvador after concluding the second and third reviews of its 40-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement with the country.
Friday, 02 October 2026
MEXICO: Alarms raised over school safety following fatal attack
On 1 October Mexico’s federal security cabinet said it was collaborating with authorities in Coahuila state following an attack on a high school in Torreón municipality that left one dead and at least four injured.
Friday, 02 October 2026
ARGENTINA: Markets losing confidence in Milei
On 1 October Argentina’s country risk premium climbed to its highest level for six months, reflecting concerns related to a slowing economy and investor fears that public patience is wearing thin with austerity, potentially jeopardising President Javier Milei’s upcoming 2027 re-election bid.
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