The Latin American Pulse: Colombia elects the pro-business de la Espriella as its market hits a record, and Argentina awaits a key MSCI verdict.

Latin American Pulse, June 19, 2026: Wall Street rebounds, the region lags, oil falls on the US–Iran deal, and Argentina and Colombia set records.

Colombia's peso is the region's strongest and its stock market sits near highs, as investors bet on a pro-business win in Sunday's presidential runoff.

The Latin American Pulse: Colombia's COLCAP soared past 2,500 to a record before Sunday's runoff, while Argentina's Merval slipped on the MSCI snub.

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The Latin American Pulse: Colombia votes today in its presidential runoff as its market sits at a record, while Bolivia declares a state of emergency.

Abelardo de la Espriella won Colombia's presidential runoff, narrowly beating Ivan Cepeda. Markets like the pro-business shift, but a tight budget awaits.

The Latin American Pulse: Colombia elects the pro-business de la Espriella as its market hits a record, and Argentina awaits a key MSCI verdict.