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LatinNews Daily - 18 July 2025
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- EL SALVADOR: Top human rights group flees country citing repression
Andean
- COLOMBIA/VENEZUELA: Plans for binational economic zone move forward
- In brief: Optimism over new gas project in Bolivia
Brazil
- BRAZIL: Lula adopts more combative tone amid US tariff tensions
- In brief: IMF reiterates calls for Brazil to improve fiscal position
Central America & Caribbean
- In brief: Costa Rica posts drop in tourism
Mexico
- MEXICO: Prisons in Sinaloa face security crisis
- In brief: Breadmaker Bimbo announces major investment in Mexico
Southern Cone
- PARAGUAY: Opposition parties forge alliance
- In brief: Argentina registers another trade surplus in June
On 17 July leading Salvadorean human rights group Cristosal announced it was suspending operations in the country and would work from its offices in Guatemala and Honduras.
LatinNews Daily - 17 July 2025
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- HONDURAS: Electoral crisis deepens as CNE member tenders resignation
Andean
- COLOMBIA: Private healthcare hits back as Petro makes last push for reform
- In brief: Peru’s troubled state oil company claims to be turning a corner
Brazil
- BRAZIL: Congress passes controversial environmental licencing bill
- In brief: Brazilian judge restores most of government’s tax hikes
Central America & Caribbean
- In brief: Nicaragua’s trade deficit grows
Mexico
- MEXICO: Lead Ayotzinapa prosecutor replaced
- In brief: Mexico and Canada seek closer ties in response to Trump tariffs
Southern Cone
- ARGENTINA: Dismissals amid reports of YPF information leak
- In brief: Argentina’s primary surplus down in monthly terms
On 16 July Ana Paola Hall, one of the three members of Honduras’ national electoral council (CNE), announced her resignation.
LatinNews Daily - 16 July 2025
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- CUBA: Labour minister quits after downplaying poverty
Andean
- PERU: Boluarte met with violent protests in Iquitos
- In brief: Ecuador’s GDP grows in Q1
Brazil
- BRAZIL: Tensions with US rise over tariff threat
- In brief: Brazil’s Neonergia receives investment from EU bank
Central America & Caribbean
- In brief: El Salvador’s trade deficit grows
Mexico
- MEXICO: US highlights counter-narcotics efforts
- In brief: Mexico’s finance regulator fines sanctioned firms
Southern Cone
- ARGENTINA: Gov’t granted breathing room in YPF stake turnover
- In brief: Indigenous groups in Chile challenge Codelco-SQM lithium deal
On 15 July Cuba’s labour minister, Marta Elena Feitó Cabrera, resigned.
LatinNews Daily - 15 July 2025
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- HAITI: Binuh renewed but for less time
Andean
- ECUADOR: Gov’t plans quick extradition of Fito
- In brief: Ecuador’s gov’t mulls adding economic questions to referendum
Brazil
- BRAZIL: Lula prepares for US tariff threat response
- In brief: Brazil’s economic activity down in monthly terms
Central America & Caribbean
- In brief: Cuba reveals GDP contraction in 2024 amid new US sanctions
Mexico
- MEXICO: US tomato tariffs come into force
- In brief: Mexico continues fuel theft crackdown
Southern Cone
- ARGENTINA: Peso hits three-month low
- In brief: Argentina’s monthly inflation ticks up while annual rate declines
On 14 July the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) extended the mandate of the UN Integrated Office in Haiti (Binuh) until 31 January 2026.
LatinNews Daily - 14 July 2025
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- MEXICO: Gov’t responds to new US tariff threat
Andean
- PERU: Mining protests turn deadly
- In brief: Former tax chief investigated over optimistic forecasts
Brazil
- BRAZIL: Deforestation rises in Amazon biome
- In brief: Brazil’s government raises growth forecast
Central America & Caribbean
- COSTA RICA: Former security minister indicted on drug charges in US
- In brief: Teachers end strike in Panama
Mexico
- In brief: International tourism in Mexico up in May
Southern Cone
- CHILE: Far-right parties seal electoral alliance
- In brief: Paraguay registers trade deficit in first half of 2025
Washington Watch
- Chile mulls response to US copper tariff threat
On 12 July Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum said her government would reach an agreement with the US government following an announcement from US President Donald Trump that he would impose 30% tariffs on imports from Mexico on 1 August.
LatinNews Daily - 11 July 2025
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- ARGENTINA: Senate delivers blow to Milei as midterms loom
Andean
- PERU: Rights groups denounce amnesty bill
- In brief: Peru holds interest rates
Brazil
- BRAZIL: Lula reiterates criticisms against US tariffs
- In brief: Brazil’s inflation down in monthly terms
Central America & Caribbean
- HONDURAS: Electoral candidate killed as CNE issues new warning
- In brief: El Salvador hails bitcoin reserves
Mexico
- MEXICO: Gov’t rejects new US suspension of livestock imports
- In brief: Mexico’s Banxico eyes smaller rate cuts
Southern Cone
- In brief: Argentina appeals YPF ruling
On 10 July the Argentine senate passed a series of bills that will increase government spending and are opposed by President Javier Milei.
LatinNews Daily - 10 July 2025
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- BRAZIL: Lula promises reciprocity against US tariffs
Andean
- COLOMBIA: Investigation opened into passport contract irregularities
- In brief: Ecuador’s new mining tax faces legal challenge
Brazil
- In brief: Brazil’s Lula calls for closer alignment with Indonesia
Central America & Caribbean
- EL SALVADOR: Bukele recalls Mexico envoy amid spat over drug flight
- In brief: Panama hails exit from European blacklist
Mexico
- MEXICO: US grants reprieve to sanctioned finance firms
- In brief: Headline inflation slows as core rates rises in Mexico
Southern Cone
- ARGENTINA: LLA forges alliance with PRO in Buenos Aires province
- In brief: Chile responds to US copper tariff threat
On 9 July Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stated that “unilateral increases in tariffs” will be met with reciprocity, in response to yesterday’s announcement by US President Donald Trump of a 50% tariff on Brazil to take effect on 1 August.
LatinNews Daily - 09 July 2025
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- BRAZIL: Lula seeks to boost trade with India
Andean
- COLOMBIA: Gov’t extends olive branch to US
- In brief: Chinese firm to take over operations at Ecuador’s largest dam
Brazil
- In brief: Brazil’s retail sales down in monthly terms
Central America & Caribbean
- HAITI: Gov’t condemns destruction of iconic hotel in gang attack
- In brief: Dominican Republic hails rise in tourism
Mexico
- MEXICO: Peña Nieto investigated over bribes for buying Pegasus malware
- In brief: More stolen fuel seized in Mexico
Southern Cone
- ARGENTINA: “Suitcase scandal” under investigation
- In brief: Chile registers monthly deflation
On 8 July Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva hosted India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Brasília, while officials from both governments signed cooperation agreements across a range of sectors such as energy and technological capacity building.
LatinNews Daily - 08 July 2025
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- NICARAGUA/HONDURAS: US ends TPS for Honduras and Nicaragua
Andean
- COLOMBIA: Petro loses key ally
- In brief: Inflation slows in Colombia
Brazil
- BRAZIL: Lula criticises Trump over Brics and Bolsonaro comments
- In brief: Brazil’s vehicle production rises in first half of 2025
Central America & Caribbean
- In brief: Trade figures show impact of Panama banana strikes
Mexico
- MEXICO: Gov’t announces major huachicol bust
- In brief: Mexico sends first livestock exports to US following suspension
Southern Cone
- ARGENTINA: Revving up the chainsaw
- In brief: Argentina places bonds on domestic market
On 7 July the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Honduras and Nicaragua.
LatinNews Daily - 07 July 2025
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- BRAZIL: Lula kicks off Brics summit in Rio
Andean
- COLOMBIA: Key suspect in assassination attempt arrested
- In brief: Chinese lithium contract hits opposition in Bolivia
Brazil
- In brief: Brazil’s trade surplus down for third consecutive month
Central America & Caribbean
- SURINAME: National assembly elects country’s first female president
- In brief: Honduras’ ruling party responds to Sedesol scandal
Mexico
- MEXICO: Gov’t launches plan to combat extortion
- In brief: Mexico moves to boost electricity generation capacity
Southern Cone
- ARGENTINA: PJ to present joint electoral list
- In brief: Argentina and India boost ties
Washington Watch
- Venezuela’s former spy chief pleads guilty in US
On 6 July Brazil began hosting the two-day leaders’ summit for the Brics group of developing countries, which comprised Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa before admitting new members in recent years, such as Iran.
LatinNews Daily - 04 July 2025
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- COLOMBIA: Tensions surge with US as ambassadors recalled
Andean
- In brief: Peru’s exports rise
Brazil
- BRAZIL/ARGENTINA: Lula diverges from Milei at Mercosur summit
- In brief: Brazil’s vehicle sales up in first half of 2025
Central America & Caribbean
- HONDURAS: Ruling party faces new scandal
- In brief: Annual inflation down in Dominican Republic
Mexico
- MEXICO: Top Mexican boxer arrested by ICE
- In brief: Mexico’s Ebrard downplays impact of US budget bill
Southern Cone
- CHILE: Boric pushes for joint electoral list for congress
- In brief: IMF full of praise for Argentina
On 3 July Colombia and the US recalled their ambassadors for consultations amid rising tensions over an alleged plot against President Gustavo Petro, who is dealing with the dispute without a foreign minister after Laura Sarabia unexpectedly resigned yesterday.
LatinNews Daily - 03 July 2025
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- ARGENTINA/REGION: Mercosur seals deal with Europe’s Efta bloc
Andean
- ECUADOR: Noboa concludes diplomatic tour in Italy
- In brief: Bolivia’s inflation surges again
Brazil
- BRAZIL: Lula reaffirms need for tax hikes
- In brief: Brazil’s industrial production drops in monthly terms
Central America & Caribbean
- EL SALVADOR: Prison torture claims set to fan rights concerns
- In brief: Remittances to El Salvador up
Mexico
- MEXICO: Gov’t denies security bills permit State spying
- In brief: Vehicle sales down in Mexico
Southern Cone
- In brief: Paraguay posts zero monthly inflation again
On 2 July the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) announced the conclusion of negotiations for a trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association (Efta), comprising Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland, on the first day of its summit in Argentina.
LatinNews Daily - 02 July 2025
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- COSTA RICA: Top court moves against Chaves
Andean
- VENEZUELA: OHCHR chief declared persona non grata
- In brief: Bolivia’s international reserves tick up
Brazil
- BRAZIL: Gov’t challenges congress in court over suspended tax rises
- In brief: Brazil’s government increases funding for agribusiness
Central America & Caribbean
- In brief: Inflation picks up in Honduras
Mexico
- MEXICO: Congress approves security package
- In brief: Remittances to Mexico down year-on-year in May
Southern Cone
- CHILE: Gov’t seeks to reduce political fragmentation
- In brief: Chile’s economic activity up year-on-year, falls in monthly terms
On 1 July Costa Rica’s supreme court (CSJ) sent a request to the 57-member unicameral legislature to strip President Rodrigo Chaves of his immunity from prosecution to be investigated for corruption.
LatinNews Daily - 01 July 2025
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- ECUADOR: Correa’s former VP sentenced for corruption
Andean
- In brief: Ecuador lands Chinese and Spanish energy investments
Brazil
- BRAZIL: High-profile judge oversees appeal to restore tax hikes
- In brief: Brazil’s primary deficit shrinks year-on-year
Central America & Caribbean
- CUBA: US toughens stance on Cuba
- In brief: CAF approves first green liquidity line for Costa Rica
Mexico
- MEXICO: Senate passes national guard bill
- In brief: Mexico hails reduction in US remittance tax proposal
Southern Cone
- ARGENTINA: Milei suffers big YPF setback
- In brief: Argentina’s economic activity picks up
On 30 June Ecuador’s former vice president Jorge Glas (2013-2017), who served under Rafael Correa (2007-2017), was sentenced to 13 years in prison for corruption.