Mukisa Peter Benjamin

November 25, 2025

Latin America Embedded Finance Market to Surpass $50 Billion

The Latin America embedded finance market is on a strong growth path, projected to expand from US$35.4 billion in 2024 to approximately US$50.6 billion by 2030. This represents a steady compound annual growth rate

Business

November 25, 2025

Mastercard and L’Oreal Launch Business Card for Salons

Mastercard and L’Oreal have announced a strategic partnership to launch a dedicated business card for beauty salons across Latin America and the Caribbean. This initiative aims to provide salon owners with a tailored financial

Business

November 16, 2025

Saab Secures $3.6 Billion Gripen Fighter Jet Deal with Colombia

Swedish defense firm Saab (SAABb.ST) has signed a $3.6 billion Gripen fighter deal with the Colombian government. The contract, valued at 3.1 billion euros, will deliver 17 fighter jets over the next

Trump and Colombia’s Petro Set for High-Stakes White House Meeting

US President Donald Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro will hold a high-stakes White House meeting on Tuesday. The encounter tests whether the ideologically opposed leaders can achieve a lasting detente. Their

February 3, 2026

News

US Plans CIA Foothold in Post-Maduro Venezuela, Report Says

The United States is planning to establish a significant CIA foothold in Venezuela following the ouster of former President Nicolas Maduro. According to a CNN report citing sources, the Trump administration will

January 27, 2026

Opinion

Carney Walked Back Davos Comments in Call with Trump, US Says

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney walked back comments from his Davos speech during a call with U.S. President Donald Trump, according to the U.S. Treasury Secretary. Scott Bessent stated Carney was “very

January 27, 2026

Economy

Venezuela Oil Reform Encourages Investment, Needs More Depth

Venezuela’s proposed oil reform is encouraging companies to expand operations and consider new investments. However, executives and lawyers say deeper changes are necessary to attract the $100 billion required to revive the

January 27, 2026

Business

CIA Director Holds Historic Meeting with Venezuelan Leader in Caracas

CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Caracas for a historic high-level meeting with Venezuela’s interim president. The two-hour discussion with Delcy Rodríguez occurred “at President Trump’s direction,” a US official confirmed. This

January 20, 2026

Machado Vows to Lead Venezuela ‘When the Right Time Comes’

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has publicly vowed to assume the presidency. She declared she will lead Venezuela “when the right time comes.” Machado made this statement during a Fox News

January 20, 2026

World

Chile Declares Catastrophe as Wildfires Kill at Least 18

Chilean President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of catastrophe in two central regions. Deadly wildfires have killed at least 18 people there. The fires have also forced more than 50,000 residents

January 20, 2026

World

EU-Mercosur Trade Pact Shows Limits of Trump’s Latin America Tactics

The landmark trade agreement between the European Union and South America’s Mercosur bloc signals a strategic shift. This EU-Mercosur trade pact, clinched after 25 years of negotiation, underscores the diminishing returns of

January 13, 2026

Economy

Chevron Sees Path to 50% Venezuela Production Growth, US Says

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced a significant potential boost for oil operations in Venezuela. Following a White House meeting, Wright stated Chevron sees a pathway to grow its Venezuela production by

January 13, 2026

Judge to Block Trump Move Ending Migrants’ Legal Status

A federal judge announced she will block a major Trump administration immigration action. U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani said she will issue a temporary restraining order by Monday. The order will halt

January 13, 2026

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Mukisa Peter Benjamin

Latin America Embedded Finance Market to Surpass $50 Billion

Mastercard and L’Oreal Launch Business Card for Salons

Saab Secures $3.6 Billion Gripen Fighter Jet Deal with Colombia

Trump and Colombia’s Petro Set for High-Stakes White House Meeting

US Plans CIA Foothold in Post-Maduro Venezuela, Report Says

Carney Walked Back Davos Comments in Call with Trump, US Says

CIA Director Holds Historic Meeting with Venezuelan Leader in Caracas

Machado Vows to Lead Venezuela ‘When the Right Time Comes’

Chile Declares Catastrophe as Wildfires Kill at Least 18

EU-Mercosur Trade Pact Shows Limits of Trump’s Latin America Tactics

Chevron Sees Path to 50% Venezuela Production Growth, US Says

Judge to Block Trump Move Ending Migrants’ Legal Status

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