From Brazil's budget scandal to Milei's speech decree, Paraguay's historical wounds, and Mexico's trade fears, we read the continent's mood on July 31.
Rio Times · Latin America
Key Facts
—Brazil Fiscal disgust and institutional fatigue as the TCU flags 82% of Pix amendments as irregular, shattering the illusion of a cleaner Brasília.
—Mexico Pragmatic anxiety grips industry as steel tariff talks collide with a 15% spike in fuel theft, forcing a dual economic and security headache.
—Argentina Milei’s decree to expel foreigners for ‘vilifying’ the nation strains libertarian credibility, swapping open-arms rhetoric for a punitive chill.
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