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Brent Crude Tops US$100 After Red Sea Attacks

Brent crude topped US$100 for the first time since May after Red Sea attacks, with mixed effects across Latin America. The post Brent Crude Tops US$100 After Red Sea Attacks appeared first on The Rio Times .

RNZ

Oil price shock for New Zealand far from over - Westpac economist

The price of Brent crude oil hit a six-week high of US$96 (NZ$165) a barrel on Thursday.

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A CAF Guarantee Helps Argentina Unlock Billions in Financing

CAF approved a US$250 million guarantee for Argentina, part of a scheme aiming for around US$4.3 billion. The post A CAF Guarantee Helps Argentina Unlock Billions in Financing appeared first on The Rio Times .

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Leonardo, Callas and Curie or Europe's birds: culture or nature on new euro notes, vote opens

The ECB has revealed the ten finalist designs for future euro banknotes, featuring culture and nature: Leonardo, Maria Callas, Beethoven, Marie Curie and emblematic European birds.

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Cemex Lifts Its 2026 Outlook as EBITDA Jumps 24%

Key Facts —The quarter. Cemex, the Mexican building-materials giant, lifted second-quarter sales 12% to about US$4.1 billion, with growth in all four of its regions. —The cash flow. Operating cash flow (EBITDA) hit a record US$1.02…

An IDB Mission Lands in Caracas, the First in Seven Years

An IDB technical mission arrived in Caracas to explore financing, the first such approach in seven years. The post An IDB Mission Lands in Caracas, the First in Seven Years appeared first on The Rio Times .

Spain’s Repsol Bets on Venezuela Oil, Parks $5.4Bn Debt

Repsol is prioritizing raising Venezuelan oil output over recovering the roughly US$5.4 billion Caracas owes it. The post Spain’s Repsol Bets on Venezuela Oil, Parks $5.4Bn Debt appeared first on The Rio Times .

Ecuador’s Noboa Plans a Public-Works Spree From September

President Noboa says a large-scale public-investment push begins in September 2026, as spending more than doubles. The post Ecuador’s Noboa Plans a Public-Works Spree From September appeared first on The Rio Times .

Uruguay AFAP Private Pensions Survive Government Overhaul

Uruguay reversed its most contested pension change, keeping the private AFAP funds and their link with affiliates. The post Uruguay AFAP Private Pensions Survive Government Overhaul appeared first on The Rio Times .

How Uruguay Drew US$6.7 Billion Into Its Power Grid

Uruguay attracted about US$6.7 billion in power-generation investment over five years, reaching 99% renewable electricity. The post How Uruguay Drew US$6.7 Billion Into Its Power Grid appeared first on The Rio Times .

Chile Bets US$100 Billion on Copper to Break Its China Dependence

Chile aims to attract about US$100 billion in copper investment and diversify its buyers beyond China. The post Chile Bets US$100 Billion on Copper to Break Its China Dependence appeared first on The Rio Times .

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