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Monday, 21 September 2026
BOLIVIA: Paz promulgates IMF financing agreement, ends diesel subsidies
On 20 September Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz sanctioned a bill formalising a new financing agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), whereby Bolivia would receive US$1.9bn over 36-months under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF).
Monday, 21 September 2026
BRAZIL: Lula seeks to boost security credentials in Rio
On 18 September Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced a plan to combat organised crime in Rio de Janeiro, in an apparent attempt to boost his re-election bid and respond to voters’ concerns over crime.
Monday, 21 September 2026
MEXICO: Gov’t continues fuel theft crackdown with major bust
On 19 September Mexico’s federal attorney general’s office (FGR) announced its specialised unit for organised crime (Femdo) had taken over an investigation into 59m litres (l) of allegedly illicit fuel that authorities seized in Guanajuato state two days previously.
Monday, 21 September 2026
ARGENTINA: Left unites to ratchet up pressure on Milei with clock ticking
On 19 September thousands of protesters took to the streets of central Buenos Aires to join in a demonstration of left-wing political and social organisations in Argentina. They gathered to protest against the strict economic austerity measures implemented by the government of President Javier Milei.
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