Brazil absorbs Trump's 25% tariff, Chile mourns 10 dead in floods, Colombia elects a new Senate chief, and Argentina's credit risk improves.
Rio Times · Latin America
Key Facts
—Brazil Pragmatic shock—domestic politics and US tariff pain collide as voters calculate the cost of Lula’s 2026 gamble.
—Mexico Businesslike nervousness—a quiet morning of earthquakes, trade talks, and a local murder keeps the country on edge.
—Argentina Cautious optimism—Moody’s upgrade validates Milei’s austerity, but household credit pain is rewriting daily life.
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