Latin America News
LAST UPDATE: September 2, 2025
In Mexican border town, thousands of jobs lost due to Trump tariffs
Ciudad Juárez saw over 64,000 manufacturing jobs lost between June 2023 and June 2025, with Trump’s tariffs a driving factor.
Insight
Highlights the vulnerability of export-oriented border communities to policy shifts and underscores the importance of trade certainty.
Cash-strapped Colombia proposes $6.5 billion long-shot tax reform
Colombia’s government proposed a 26.3 trillion pesos (≈ $6.5 billion) tax reform to address a looming budget gap.
Insight
The reform aims to bridge fiscal deficits ahead of the 2026 election, but political opposition may derail its passage.
Colombia capital outflows shoot up in first half
Capital outflows from Colombia surged 69% YoY in H1 2025 to $7.43 billion.
Insight
Retreat of domestic investment signals declining confidence and potential pressure on currency and borrowing costs.
Peru Inflation Unexpectedly Cools Down to Seven-Year Low
Peru’s inflation in August dropped to its lowest level since 2018, led by declines in key expense categories.
Insight
Easing inflation may offer leeway for the central bank to ease monetary policy to stimulate demand.
Chile’s economic growth slows in July as mining falters
Chile’s July growth slowed to 1.8% YoY from 3% in June, largely due to weak mining performance.
Insight
As mining remains central to GDP, ongoing sector volatility could challenge macroeconomic stability and fiscal planning.
Guyana votes amid oil boom, Venezuela tensions
Guyana held elections amid a booming offshore oil industry and escalating tensions with Venezuela.
Insight
Election outcomes will be pivotal in shaping oil governance and regional stability amid territorial disputes.
Venezuela’s Maduro says US seeking regime change with naval build-up
President Maduro accused the U.S. of building up naval forces to facilitate regime change in Venezuela.
Insight
The claim intensifies geopolitical tensions and highlights the fragile state of U.S.–Venezuela relations.
Guatemala prepared to receive deported minors from the US, president says
Guatemala’s president said his country is ready to receive up to 150 unaccompanied minors per week from the U.S., despite ongoing U.S. court blocks on deportations.
Insight
While the president expresses readiness, legal and procedural hurdles in U.S. courts may limit actual deportations.
