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Petro and Trump Pact Cooperation Against Colombian ELN Guerrillas

Petro and Trump Pact Cooperation Against Colombian ELN Guerrillas

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January 8, 2026

Background on Key Figures and the ELN Guerrilla On Thursday, Colombian President Gustavo Petro and his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump,...

France to Vote Against EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement: President Macron

France to Vote Against EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement: President Macron

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January 8, 2026

Background on the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement The European Union (EU) and the Southern Common Market (Mercosur), a trading bloc comprising...

The Impact of Economic Trends on Sports Betting in Latin America

The Impact of Economic Trends on Sports Betting in Latin America

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January 8, 2026

Introduction Sports betting is rapidly growing in Latin America, fueled by significant economic changes that affect regulation and market growth....

Cattle Industry Under Economic Pressure Due to Persistent Cattle Tapeworm Outbreak

Cattle Industry Under Economic Pressure Due to Persistent Cattle Tapeworm Outbreak

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January 8, 2026

Background on the Cattle Tapeworm Outbreak in Mexico The cattle tapeworm outbreak, scientifically known as Cooperia punctata, has been exerting...

The Evolution of Sports Betting Regulations in Latin America: A Growing Industry and Its Impact

The Evolution of Sports Betting Regulations in Latin America: A Growing Industry and Its Impact

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January 8, 2026

Introduction Sports betting in Latin America is experiencing substantial growth, accompanied by regulatory changes that are reshaping the gambling landscape...

Producer Inflation in Mexico Ends 2025 at Lowest Level Since 2019

Producer Inflation in Mexico Ends 2025 at Lowest Level Since 2019

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January 8, 2026

Background on the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) The National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) is Mexico’s...

Vitol Receives Preliminary US Approval to Trade Venezuelan Oil

Vitol Receives Preliminary US Approval to Trade Venezuelan Oil

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January 8, 2026

Background on Vitol and its Significance Vitol, one of the world’s leading commodity trading companies, has been granted a preliminary...

UN Forecasts Global Economic Growth to Drop to 2.7% in 2026

UN Forecasts Global Economic Growth to Drop to 2.7% in 2026

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January 8, 2026

Overview of the UN Report on Global Economic Prospects The United Nations has projected a decrease in global economic growth...

Mexico’s Foot-and-Mouth Disease Cases Drop 57% in Last Month, Says Agriculture Department

Mexico’s Foot-and-Mouth Disease Cases Drop 57% in Last Month, Says Agriculture Department

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January 8, 2026

Background on Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) and its Impact Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a highly contagious viral disease affecting cloven-hoofed animals,...

Mexican Insurance Payouts Surge 70% in 2025 Due to Veracruz, Puebla, and Hidalgo Rainfall

Mexican Insurance Payouts Surge 70% in 2025 Due to Veracruz, Puebla, and Hidalgo Rainfall

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January 8, 2026

Background on the Situation In 2025, Mexican insurance payouts for claims caused by hydro-meteorological risks increased by 70%. This surge...