Global Scans · South America · Weekly Summary

• [New] Latin America and the Caribbean could see one of the sharpest rises in food insecurity, with more than 16 million people affected. UN News
• [New] Asia Pacific, Africa, and Latin America offer untapped potential, driven by rising disposable incomes, urbanization, and growing awareness of tea's health benefits. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Strong growth across Latin America, Europe & Africa, Asia and North America largely compensated for lower revenue in the Middle East, where operations continued to be affected by disruptions associated with the regional conflict. Las Vegas Sun
• [New] Production Systems revenue of $3.77 billion increased 7% sequentially, driven by strong growth in Latin America, Europe & Africa, Asia and North America, despite a decline in the Middle East due to disruptions associated with the regional conflict. Las Vegas Sun
• [New] SLB delivered solid second-quarter results, as broad-based sequential growth across international markets - led by offshore activity in Latin America, Europe & Africa and Asia - more than offset the impact of continued disruptions in the Middle East. Las Vegas Sun
• [New] Higher than normal rainfall is expected in southern Europe, central Asia and the Horn of Africa and south-eastern South America. The Guardian
• [New] Getting the balance right between security, efficiency and rights will be essential - not just for Mexico, but for the broader struggle against digital authoritarianism in Latin America. Mexico News Daily
• [New] With the US dollar as legal tender - the Panamanian balboa is pegged at par - foreign investors avoid currency risk, a rare advantage in Latin America. The Rio Times
• [New] Latin America & MEA Moderate Emerging opportunities through public health programs, international partnerships, and expanding access to innovative vaccine technologies. Global Vaccines Innovation and Immunology Conference |
• [New] In South America, Brazil is expected to phase out IPI exemptions by 2028 unless vehicles meet strict local content rules. Tianjin Yigang Automobile Sales Co.,Ltd.
• [New] Droughts and wildfire risks rise during El Nino, particularly across much of Australia, northern parts of South America and in Asian countries like Indonesia. Euronews
• [New] Emerging economies, particularly across the Asia Pacific and Latin America, are creating substantial growth opportunities for cruelty-free cosmetic brands. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Strong government support continues to reduce operational risk, strengthening Costa Rica's position as a regional hub for medical device manufacturing in Latin America. Fitch Solutions
• [New] Beyond electricity, bioenergy plays a growing role in transport: biofuel blending already meets around 10% of road transport fuel demand - second only to Central and South America - and rises to around 15% by 2050. IEA
• [New] ABC Ohio Valley The Global Construction Perspectives project forecasts global construction output to grow by 42% to reach US$ 15.2 trillion by 2030, with emerging economies in Asia, Africa, and Latin America driving the majority of incremental demand. Shaping Tomorrow
• Regional variation remains significant for 2026, with Latin America expected to record the strongest hotel pricing growth as demand outpaces new hotel development. Global Business Travel Association - GBTA
• In emerging markets such as Southeast Asia and Latin America, local assembly and regional supply chains could provide a foundation for growth. EqualOcean
• Copa Airlines is introducing Starlink inflight connectivity across its fleet, becoming the first airline in Latin America to offer the high-speed WiFi service, with rollout scheduled for completion in early 2027. Future Travel Experience
• The Global Construction Perspectives project forecasts global construction output to grow by 42% to reach US$ 15.2 trillion by 2030, with emerging economies in Asia, Africa, and Latin America driving the majority of incremental demand. Persistence Market Research
• Latin America presents emerging opportunities with ongoing airport upgrades and growing emphasis on passenger safety. ReAnIn
• Designed to produce 2.1 million tons of granular urea per year, it will become the largest urea facility in Latin America upon completion. globenewsinfo.com
• South America offers opportunities in food, beverage, and agricultural supply chains, while the Middle East and African markets are adopting cloud transportation and visibility tools as infrastructure investment and cross-border e-commerce expand. Mordor Intelligence
• South America, the Middle East, and Africa remain earlier-stage regions, but mobile-first delivery, public digital education programs, and local modernization agendas are supporting longer-term adoption potential. Mordor Intelligence

Last updated: 10 August 2026