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Blue Dollar Hits $1,510 on January 9, 2026

On Friday, January 9, 2026, the blue dollar closed at $1,490 to buy and $1,510 to sell. This marks a 4% rise from December 2025. It is also 24% higher than at

January 9, 2026

Finance

Petro Warns of US Military Threat Amid Escalating Tensions

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has issued a stark warning: there is now a “real threat” of US military threat against his country. In an interview with the BBC, Petro accused the United

January 9, 2026

US·World

FAO Warns of Growing Land Degradation Risks in Latin America

The FAO’s 2025 edition of The State of Food and Agriculture (SOFA) report has raised urgent alarms about the escalating risks of land degradation in Latin America. The report underscores how unsustainable

January 6, 2026

Business

The Guinea-flagged oil tanker MT Bandra, which is under sanctions, is partially seen alongside another vessel at El Palito terminal, near Puerto Cabello, Venezuela December 29, 2025. REUTERS/Juan Carlos Hernandez (US oil investment Venezuela)

Trump Says US Oil Firms Will Invest Billions in Venezuela Post-Maduro

Hours after the capture of Nicolás Maduro, President Donald Trump announced ambitious plans for US oil investment in Venezuela. He stated that major American oil companies are ready to “spend billions” to restore

January 3, 2026

Economy

Economists, Investors React to US Capture of Venezuela’s Maduro

The U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro marks a dramatic geopolitical escalation. Economists and investors are now assessing the potential market and economic fallout. Initial reactions focus on oil supply implications,

January 3, 2026

Opinion

What to know about the 1% remittance tax starting in 2026

The 1% remittance tax will come into force on January 1, 2026, introducing a new cost for millions of people who send money from the United States to relatives abroad. The measure

January 2, 2026

Economy

Mexico enforces new tariffs on China and non-FTA nations

Mexico China tariffs officially came into force at midnight on January 1, marking a decisive shift in the country’s trade policy. The new measures raise import duties on 1,463 tariff lines from

January 2, 2026

Economy

Blue Dollar Hits $1,510 on January 9, 2026

Petro Warns of US Military Threat Amid Escalating Tensions

FAO Warns of Growing Land Degradation Risks in Latin America

Trump Says US Oil Firms Will Invest Billions in Venezuela Post-Maduro

Economists, Investors React to US Capture of Venezuela’s Maduro

What to know about the 1% remittance tax starting in 2026

Mexico enforces new tariffs on China and non-FTA nations

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