The death toll from the back-to-back earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 3,535, according to official figures released this week. More than 17,000 people have been left homeless by the twin disasters, with recovery efforts still under way.
The United Kingdom and the Netherlands have agreed a £2.4 billion joint procurement program to build eight next-generation amphibious transport ships. The vessels, built in the UK to a Dutch design, will be split evenly between the two navies. The deal marks one of the closest naval-industrial partnerships between the two NATO allies in years.
Colombia's annual inflation rate reached 6.14% in June, the highest level in roughly two years, just over a week after the central bank raised its benchmark interest rate to 12%. The reading beat every analyst forecast, which had ranged from 6.01% to 6.13%. The mismatch raises fresh questions about whether Banco de la República's tightening cycle is keeping pace with price pressures.
A British Royal Navy warship entered Argentine waters from the Falkland Islands without giving prior notice, according to Argentine officials. The incident further strains the military trust-building mechanisms established after the 1982 Falklands War.
Argentina's state oil company YPF plans to begin exploratory drilling of an offshore block near Uruguay between late 2027 and early 2028. CEO Horacio Marín said the area's potential, if confirmed, could surpass the giant Vaca Muerta shale field.
Cuba's government has detailed business reforms that will allow private companies to receive foreign investment. The steps aim to revive an economy struggling with a shortage of foreign currency. Officials hope the rules will attract fresh capital to the private sector.
Chile's exports reached $60 billion in the first half of the year, with copper earning more than any other category of goods. Strong metal prices supported the country's trade revenues. Lithium also stood out as a growing source of income.
According to El País, the Cuban artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara has been released from prison. He is being housed at a government facility while awaiting his definitive release.
Guyana Power and Light has signed a cooperation agreement with Global South Utilities, a power investor based in the United Arab Emirates. The deal marks the Gulf company's first entry into South America and covers power generation, renewable energy and smart-grid systems.
Brazil's airlines posted a combined net profit of 4.3 billion reais ($830 million) in 2025, according to regulator Anac. Domestic traffic passed 100 million for the first time, reaching 101 million passengers.