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Economy Sep, 04, 2026 0

Industry warns Brazil is taking control of Mercosur quotas

A row over who controls access to the EU-Mercosur trade quotas is escalating, with European agri-food groups accusing Brazil of managing preferential exports on its side – an issue the…
Economy Sep, 04, 2026 0

Argentina exports projected to top $103 billion in record year

Argentina exports 2026 are projected to reach $103.2 billion, the highest level in the country’s history, according to the Argentine Exporters Chamber, known as CERA. The estimate was included in…
Economy Sep, 03, 2026 0

DataLiner July data show diverging paths for Brazil container trade

New figures released by Datamar’s Business Intelligence team show that Brazil container trade followed different paths in July, with imports gaining strength while exports lost momentum. From January through July…
Economy Sep, 03, 2026 0

Brazil agribusiness exports keep growing despite geopolitical tensions

Brazil agribusiness exports continued to grow in the first half of 2026, even as geopolitical tensions added pressure to global logistics, fuel prices and production costs. Brazil’s farm sector has…
IBGE: GDP falls 0.2% in the first quarter of 2019
Economy Sep, 02, 2026 0

Brazil’s Q2 GDP tops forecasts but slowdown looms

Brazil’s economic growth slowed in the second quarter as elevated borrowing costs continued to weigh on activity and household consumption shrank, with ​the government now likely to lower its full-year…
Economy Sep, 01, 2026 0

Vaca Muerta oil production drives Argentina to new crude record

Argentina’s crude oil production reached a new record in July 2026, driven by the continued expansion of Vaca Muerta and its growing role in the country’s export economy. National oil…
Economy Aug, 27, 2026 0

Paraguay export diversification advances with 75 products in new markets

Paraguay expanded its export footprint in the first seven months of 2026, with 75 products reaching new destinations as the country seeks to diversify beyond its traditional commodity base. According…
Economy Aug, 26, 2026 0

Argentina’s exports set to top US$100 billion this year, LCG says

A top Buenos Aires consultancy firm is forecasting a record year for Argentina’s exports, saying they could clear the US$100-billion mark in 2026. LCG, founded by economist and politician Martín…
Meat Aug, 26, 2026 0

Brazil’s exports to Kuwait rise 5.7%

Brazilian exports to Kuwait rose 5.7% from January to July this year compared with the same period last year, totaling USD 161.4 million. According to data from Brazil’s Ministry of…
Economy Aug, 26, 2026 0

Uruguay goods exports rise 2% through July despite weaker China sales

Uruguay’s goods exports reached US$7.82 billion in the first seven months of 2026, up 2% from the same period last year, according to data from the country’s Exporters’ Union cited…