The Rio Times

Colombia’s Siigo Raises US$103.5 Million to Fund Regional Expansion
Banorte Weighs Another Run at Banamex as Citi Reshapes the Sale
Habib’s Owner Wins 60-Day Shield From Creditors Over R$312 Million Debt
Itaúsa Approves R$1.55 Billion Interest-on-Capital Payout
Vibra Energia Makes Its First Move Abroad, Entering Argentina
Volaris Posts US$127 Million Q2 Loss as Fuel Costs Bite
Key Market Events for the Week of July 27–31, 2026
Brazil Inflation, Fed, Mexico GDP: Week Ahead July 27–31
Ian McDonald, Caribbean Literary Giant, Dies at 93
Brava Board Backs Ecopetrol’s US$534M Takeover Bid
Celsia Builds 260 MW of Solar Across Colombia
Namibia Air Eyes 7 Embraer Jets in US$33M Fleet Renewal
Brazil Beef Plants Curb Output as China Tariff Risk Looms
BB Renegotiates US$1.9bn in Debt Under Desenrola 2.0
Petrobras Explores Floating Nuclear SMRs for Offshore Rigs
Petrobras Bets US$11bn on Sergipe to Build a Northeast Gas Hub
USA & Canada Intelligence Brief — Saturday, July 25, 2026
South Africa Orders Urgent Recall of Compounded Weight-Loss Drugs
Africa-Latin America Trade: Why East-West Africa Booms
AfCFTA-Mercosur Trade: Africa’s Bloc Eyes Latin America