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Oil Surges Past $85 as Hormuz Crisis Chokes Global Supply

Oil Surges Past $85 as Hormuz Crisis Chokes Global Supply

Key Points — Brent crude touched $85.12 on Tuesday, its highest since July 2024,...

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Brazil’s Top Court Blocks Senate Probe Into Its Own Member

Brazil’s Top Court Blocks Senate Probe Into Its Own Member

Key Points — Supreme Court Justice Gilmar Mendes annulled a Senate committee’s order...

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Chile’s IPSA Crashes Below 10,000 Intraday as War Erases 2026 Gains

Chile’s IPSA Crashes Below 10,000 Intraday as War Erases...

BCS / S&P IPSA Daily Report  ·  March 4, 2026  ·  Covering March 3 Session S&P IPSA...

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Argentina’s Merval Survives 3% Intraday Plunge, Country Risk Hits 598

Argentina’s Merval Survives 3% Intraday Plunge, Country...

BYMA / S&P Merval Daily Report  ·  March 4, 2026  ·  Covering March 3 Session Merval...

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Brazil’s Auren Energia Swings to Profit, EBITDA Hits R$4B

Brazil’s Auren Energia Swings to Profit, EBITDA Hits R$4B

3 Key Points —Auren reversed a R$363.6 million ($68.9M) proforma net loss to post...

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COLCAP Flat at 2,149 After Wild 3% Intraday Crash and Recovery

COLCAP Flat at 2,149 After Wild 3% Intraday Crash and Recovery

BVC / COLCAP Daily Report  ·  March 4, 2026  ·  Covering March 3 Session COLCAP...

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Gold Drops 3.6% as Dollar Trumps War Bid for Safe Haven

Gold Drops 3.6% as Dollar Trumps War Bid for Safe Haven

Gold & Silver Daily Report  ·  March 4, 2026  ·  Covering March 3 Session Gold Spot...

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USD/BRL Surges to R$5.26 as Iran War Fuels Flight to Dollar

USD/BRL Surges to R$5.26 as Iran War Fuels Flight to Dollar

USD/BRL Daily Report  ·  March 4, 2026  ·  Covering March 3 Session USD/BRL 5.2652...

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Global Economy Briefing — March 4, 2026

Global Economy Briefing — March 4, 2026

The Big Three 1 Eurozone CPI surges to 1.9%, core hits 2.4%. Eurostat’s flash estimate...

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Bitcoin Holds $68K as Whales Buy 270K BTC Amid Extreme Fear

Bitcoin Holds $68K as Whales Buy 270K BTC Amid Extreme...

Crypto Daily Report  ·  March 4, 2026  ·  Covering March 3 Session BTC/USD $68,336...

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Ibovespa Plunges 3.3% as Iran War Rattles Rate-Cut Bets

Ibovespa Plunges 3.3% as Iran War Rattles Rate-Cut Bets

B3 / Ibovespa Daily Report  ·  March 4, 2026  ·  Covering March 3 Session Ibovespa...

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Latin American Pulse for Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Latin American Pulse for Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Colombia’s Election Machine Grinds Toward Sunday, Bolivia’s Banknote Raiders Face...

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U.S. and Israel pound Iran

U.S. and Israel pound Iran

…as oil soars and markets slump DUBAI/TEL AVIV, March 3 (Reuters) – Israeli and...

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Siblings drown while playing Phagwah

Siblings drown while playing Phagwah

…govt. pledges financial assistance to grieving family (Kaieteur News) – What was...

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Albion, Rose Hall among weekend’s big winners

Albion, Rose Hall among weekend’s big winners

BCB Guyana Breweries Inc. U19 50-Over tournament Kaieteur Sports – The BCB/Guyana...

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Ganja found during operation at Mahdia

Ganja found during operation at Mahdia

(Kaieteur News) – Police in Regional Division #8 are investigating the discovery...

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No Brasil, relatora especial da ONU cumpre agenda de combate ao feminicídio e à violência de gênero

No Brasil, relatora especial da ONU cumpre agenda de combate...

Reem Alsalem já foi alvo de críticas por defender que os direitos das mulheres sejam...

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USA & Canada Intelligence Brief for Tuesday, March 3, 2026

USA & Canada Intelligence Brief for Tuesday, March 3, 2026

What matters today 1 Operation Epic Fury day 4 — US death toll rises to 6 after...

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Colombia Exports Rise 12.6% in January as Gold and Coffee Boom

Colombia Exports Rise 12.6% in January as Gold and Coffee...

Key Points — Colombia exported $4.25 billion in January, up 12.6% year-on-year,...

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UK Sends Warship to Cyprus as Iran War Reaches Europe

UK Sends Warship to Cyprus as Iran War Reaches Europe

Key Points — PM Keir Starmer announced the deployment of HMS Dragon, a Type 45 destroyer,...

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Why Latin America Is Key to the Global Rare Earth Race

Why Latin America Is Key to the Global Rare Earth Race

Key Points — Brazil holds nearly a quarter of the world’s rare earth reserves but...

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Europe Intelligence Brief for Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Europe Intelligence Brief for Tuesday, March 3, 2026

What matters today 1 UK Spring Statement: OBR cuts 2026 growth forecast to 1.1%...

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Trump Floats ‘Friendly Takeover’ of Cuba as Crisis Deepens

Trump Floats ‘Friendly Takeover’ of Cuba as Crisis Deepens

Key Points — President Trump said on February 27 that Secretary of State Rubio is...

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Asia Intelligence Brief for Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Asia Intelligence Brief for Tuesday, March 3, 2026

What matters today 1 Iran war triggers worst Asia-Pacific selloff in 19 months —...

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São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Tuesday, March 3, 2026

São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Tuesday, March 3, 2026

The Rio Times · SP Nightlife Desk São Paulo nightlife guide for the first Tuesday...

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Africa Intelligence Brief for Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Africa Intelligence Brief for Tuesday, March 3, 2026

What matters today 1 Iran war oil shock threatens Africa’s rate-cutting cycle —...

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Rio de Janeiro Nightlife Guide for Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Rio de Janeiro Nightlife Guide for Tuesday, March 3, 2026

The Rio Times · Nightlife Desk Women take the stage · Carioca da Gema opens its...

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Justiça do Trabalho condena Havan a pagar R$ 100 mil por racismo contra funcionária

Justiça do Trabalho condena Havan a pagar R$ 100 mil por...

Corte reconheceu gravidade das ofensas raciais e destacou dever das empresas de...

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Cuba Lets Private Businesses Import Fuel for First Time

Cuba Lets Private Businesses Import Fuel for First Time

Key Points — Cuban private businesses have begun importing diesel in isotanks for...

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JPMorgan Cuts Emerging Market Bets but Backs Latin America

JPMorgan Cuts Emerging Market Bets but Backs Latin America

Key Points — JPMorgan halved its overweight recommendations on emerging market currencies...

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Bolsonaro Denied House Arrest After 144 Medical Visits

Bolsonaro Denied House Arrest After 144 Medical Visits

Key Points — Justice Alexandre de Moraes denied Bolsonaro’s request for humanitarian...

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StoneCo Misses Estimates, Slashes 2027 Guidance by 29%

StoneCo Misses Estimates, Slashes 2027 Guidance by 29%

3 Key Points —Adjusted net income from continuing operations reached R$ 707 million...

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Colombia Braces for Elections Under Shadow of Violence

Colombia Braces for Elections Under Shadow of Violence

Key Points — Colombia deploys 246,000 security personnel to protect 12,264 polling...

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Flamengo Fires Its Most Successful Coach Hours After an 8-0 Win

Flamengo Fires Its Most Successful Coach Hours After an...

Key Points — Flamengo dismissed Filipe Luís in the early hours of March 3, minutes...

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Latin America Sports Daily for Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Latin America Sports Daily for Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Pedro delivered four goals in a Maracanã rout — and hours later Filipe Luís was...

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Brazil Oil Output Surges 14.6% as Pre-Salt Fields Power Record Growth

Brazil Oil Output Surges 14.6% as Pre-Salt Fields Power...

Key Points — Brazil produced 3.953 million barrels per day of crude oil in January,...

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São Paulo Daily Brief for Tuesday, March 3, 2026

São Paulo Daily Brief for Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Welcome to your Sao Paulo daily brief for Tuesday, March 3, 2026. It is free-admission...

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Rio de Janeiro Daily Brief for Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Rio de Janeiro Daily Brief for Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Welcome to your Rio de Janeiro daily brief for Tuesday, March 3, 2026. It is free-admission...

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Gold Pulls Back From $5,417 ATH as Silver Crashes 5%

Gold Pulls Back From $5,417 ATH as Silver Crashes 5%

Gold & Silver Daily Report • March 3, 2026 XAU / USD $5,296 −0.49% XAG / USD $84.87...

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BTC Holds $67K as ETF Inflows Return After Iran Shock

BTC Holds $67K as ETF Inflows Return After Iran Shock

BTC/USD Daily Report • March 3, 2026 BTC / USD $67,013 −2.63% ETH / USD $1,965 +0.51%...

A Chinese Electric Car Just Became the Best-Selling Vehicle in Brazil

A Chinese Electric Car Just Became the Best-Selling Vehicle...

Key Points — BYD’s Dolphin Mini became the first fully electric car to lead Brazil’s...

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Merval Slides 1.5% as Iran War Tests Argentina’s Rally

Merval Slides 1.5% as Iran War Tests Argentina’s Rally

March 3, 2026 • Buenos Aires Morning Briefing • Covering the March 2 Session The...

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IPSA Plunges 3% as Iran War and Weak Imacec Hammer Chile

IPSA Plunges 3% as Iran War and Weak Imacec Hammer Chile

March 3, 2026 • Santiago Morning Briefing • Covering the March 2 Session The Big...

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USD/BRL Holds 5.16 as Iran Conflict Tests BRL Carry Trade

USD/BRL Holds 5.16 as Iran Conflict Tests BRL Carry Trade

USD/BRL R$5.1651 +0.60% DXY 98.42 +0.95% Selic 15.00% unchanged Brent Crude $77.74...

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COLCAP Drops 3.4% as Iran War, Election Fears Hit Colombia

COLCAP Drops 3.4% as Iran War, Election Fears Hit Colombia

March 3, 2026 • Bogotá Morning Briefing • Covering the March 2 Session The Big Three...

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Brazil Unveils Its First Intercity Express Train Linking Two Economic Powerhouses

Brazil Unveils Its First Intercity Express Train Linking...

Key Points — The Trem Intercidades will cover 101 km between Sao Paulo and Campinas...

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IPC Falls 1.2% as Iran War, Oil Shock Rattle Mexico Markets

IPC Falls 1.2% as Iran War, Oil Shock Rattle Mexico Markets

March 3, 2026 • Mexico City Morning Briefing • Covering the March 2 Session The...

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Global Economy Briefing — March 3, 2026

Global Economy Briefing — March 3, 2026

The Big Three 1 ISM manufacturing prices paid exploded to 70.5 in February — up...

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Brazil’s Morning Call for Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Brazil’s Morning Call for Tuesday, March 3, 2026

TODAY’S FOCUS The Big Picture The Strait of Hormuz crisis entered a dangerous new...

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Ibovespa Defies Iran Shock as Petrobras Surge Lifts B3

Ibovespa Defies Iran Shock as Petrobras Surge Lifts B3

B3 · Ibovespa · Daily Report March 3, 2026 · Session of March 2 Close 189,307 +0.28%...

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Latin American Pulse for Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Latin American Pulse for Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Milei Declares “Century of the Americas” as Ecuador–Colombia Trade War Erupts, Bolivia...

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Deo claims top honours at CROWN MINING Golf Tournament

Deo claims top honours at CROWN MINING Golf Tournament

Kaieteur Sports – Lusignan Golf Club came alive with competitive action when CROWN...

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Young gloves shine as GBA hosts Developmental Tournament honouring Gregory “Chasse” Cort

Young gloves shine as GBA hosts Developmental Tournament...

Kaieteur Sports – The Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) staged an exciting Developmental...

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GBF unveils preparation plans for 3×3 debut at Commonwealth Games

GBF unveils preparation plans for 3×3 debut at Commonwealth...

Kaieteur Sports – The Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) has officially outlined...

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CWI issues statement on delayed departure of West Indies team from India

CWI issues statement on delayed departure of West Indies...

Kaieteur Sports – Cricket West Indies (CWI) wishes to advise that the departure...

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OP:ED – Latin America and Caribbean making progress in eradicating hunger

OP:ED – Latin America and Caribbean making progress in...

By René Orellana Halkyer, Assistant Director-General and FAO Regional Representative...

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Man killed during row at shop

Man killed during row at shop

(Kaieteur News) – A Sunday evening an altercation at a shop in Lust-En-Rust, La...

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Iran

Iran

(Kaieteur News) – Iran has been battered by a hail of high-tech, fearsome, devastating...

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How many more Aleenas and Tianas must we lose before we fix the system?

How many more Aleenas and Tianas must we lose before we...

Dear Editor, The recent death of 14‑year‑old Aleena Preetam of Essequibo, Region...

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MP-BA pede arquivamento do inquérito sobre assassinato de Binho do Quilombo

MP-BA pede arquivamento do inquérito sobre assassinato...

Família contesta decisão e estuda federalização das investigações

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USA & Canada Intelligence Brief for Monday, March 2, 2026

USA & Canada Intelligence Brief for Monday, March 2, 2026

What matters today 1 Operation Epic Fury enters day 3 — 4 US troops killed in action,...

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Europe Intelligence Brief for March 2, 2026

Europe Intelligence Brief for March 2, 2026

What matters today 1 Macron unveils nuclear “forward deterrence” for Europe — France...

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Asia Intelligence Brief — 2 March 2026

Asia Intelligence Brief — 2 March 2026

What matters today 1 Iran war enters day three — Strait of Hormuz de facto closed...

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São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Monday, March 2, 2026

São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Monday, March 2, 2026

The Rio Times · SP Nightlife Desk Your São Paulo nightlife guide for the first Monday...

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Africa Intelligence Brief for March 2, 2026

Africa Intelligence Brief for March 2, 2026

What matters today 1 Ramaphosa declares “economic recovery has begun” — 2026 budget...

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Peru Inflation Surprises to the Upside as Food and Water Costs Surge

Peru Inflation Surprises to the Upside as Food and Water...

Key Points — Peru’s national inflation rose 0.60% in February, pushing the annual...

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Rio de Janeiro Nightlife Guide for Monday, March 2, 2026

Rio de Janeiro Nightlife Guide for Monday, March 2, 2026

The Rio Times · Nightlife Desk Monday night belongs to the Pedra · The birthplace...

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A Military Plane, a Busy Road, and $62M Raining From the Sky in Bolivia

A Military Plane, a Busy Road, and $62M Raining From the...

Key Points — A 49-year-old Bolivian Air Force C-130 Hercules overshot the runway...

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Colombia’s Twin Deficits Deepen as Fiscal and External Gaps Widen Together

Colombia’s Twin Deficits Deepen as Fiscal and External...

Key Points — Colombia’s current account deficit hit $10.9 billion in 2025, or 2.4%...

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Mexico City Loses 3 Rental Homes Every 2 Days to Airbnb

Mexico City Loses 3 Rental Homes Every 2 Days to Airbnb

Key Points — An average of three complete homes leave Mexico City’s rental market...

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Business Confidence in Brazil Pauses After 5-Month Rally

Business Confidence in Brazil Pauses After 5-Month Rally

Key Points — The FGV’s Business Confidence Index fell 0.2 points in February to...

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São Paulo Rents Now Top Rio’s Ipanema. Here’s Why

São Paulo Rents Now Top Rio’s Ipanema. Here’s Why

  Key Points — Brooklin and Vila Olímpia now charge over R$100 per square metre...

Latin America’s Baby Bust: Just 7% of Global Births by 2026

Latin America’s Baby Bust: Just 7% of Global Births by...

Key Points — UN projections show Latin America will contribute just 9.3 million...

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Latin America Defense Monitor – Feb 21–27, 2026

Latin America Defense Monitor – Feb 21–27, 2026

Weekly Edition · Friday, February 27, 2026 · Issue #03 Military operations, defense...

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Latin America Sports Daily for Monday, March 2, 2026

Latin America Sports Daily for Monday, March 2, 2026

Cruz Azul seized the Liga MX summit with a clinical 2-0 win at Monterrey while Tigres...

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