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US immigration enforcement caught between Trump and public backlash

US immigration enforcement caught between Trump and public backlash

Killings by ICE agents undermine support of voters but White House doubles down on deportation policy

Investors bet on Federal Reserve rate rise after oil price surge

Investors bet on Federal Reserve rate rise after oil price surge

Sharp increase in energy prices means next week’s US central bank meeting is ‘live’, investors say

As Trump Escalates Trade War, Ontario Premier Doug Ford Wants to Retaliate

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As Trump Escalates Trade War, Ontario Premier Doug Ford Wants to Retaliate

While Mark Carney weighs his next steps, some provincial leaders point to oil, electricity and potash as powerful leverage against U.S. economic pressure.

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Brazil Antitrust Body CADE Urges Bayer Monsanto Fine

Brazil Antitrust Body CADE Urges Bayer Monsanto Fine

Brazil's antitrust watchdog CADE took a major step in the long-running Bayer-Monsanto soybean dispute, with its Superintendence recommending condemnation and fines for alleged anti-competitive practices in the biotech seed market. The post…

Brazil Unfreezes $1.1 Billion of Frozen 2026 Budget

Brazil Unfreezes $1.1 Billion of Frozen 2026 Budget

Brazil's government announced a partial unfreezing of its 2026 federal budget, releasing R$5.7 billion (~US$1.1 billion) in previously blocked discretionary spending. The move reduces the total frozen amount to R$17.9 billion (~US$3.5…

LG budget rises by 23.6 percent with strong push for capital investment

The government has allocated Nu 47 billion (bn) for local governments, including dzongkhags, gewogs and thromdes, in the 2026–27 fiscal year, marking an increase of 23.6 percent from FY 2025–26. Of the total allocation, Nu 29.27 bn, or…

Schools outside the One-Child, One-Egg initiative use stipends to buy eggs

While the One-Child, One-Egg Initiative has expanded access to eggs for thousands of students across Bhutan, some public lower secondary schools continue to provide eggs through a different funding mechanism. The Ministry of Education and…

Brazil’s Petrobras Names Interim Energy Transition Chief

Brazil’s Petrobras Names Interim Energy Transition Chief

Petrobras's board approved William Vella Nozaki as interim Executive Director of Energy Transition and Sustainability, effective August 1, 2026. The appointment reinforces the company's low-carbon strategy under President Lula's energy…

Ecuador Canada Trade Agreement Signed in Ottawa

Ecuador Canada Trade Agreement Signed in Ottawa

Ecuador and Canada concluded a free-trade agreement in Ottawa on July 24, 2026, a pact that will eliminate tariffs on 99.6% of Ecuadorian exportable goods once ratified. The deal, covering bilateral merchandise trade worth CAD$2.0 billion…

Uruguay Banados de Carrasco: US$1.25 Billion Megaproject

Uruguay Banados de Carrasco: US$1.25 Billion Megaproject

A proposed US$1.248 billion urban development in the Bañados de Carrasco wetlands near Montevideo is set to become one of Uruguay's largest private investments, but it must first clear significant environmental and municipal hurdles. The…

Govt allocates Nu 1 bn for domestic airports in Yoeseltse and Samrang

It has been learnt that the government has allocated Nu 1 billion (bn) for domestic airports in Yoeseltse in Samtse Dzongkhag and Samrang in Samdrupjongkhar Dzongkhag. This does not mean the money is the final size of the two projects…

Vports Espirito Santo Posts Record First Half

Vports Espirito Santo Posts Record First Half

Port operator Vports posted a record first half in Espirito Santo state, handling about 4.1 million tonnes, up 12%. Growth was driven by offshore oil and gas logistics, mineral exports, and vehicle handling. The post Vports Espirito Santo…