Our Scans · South America · Weekly Summary

• [New] Lower projected canola production in Australia and weather concerns in parts of South America add another layer of supply risk. Ag Bull Trading
• [New] Habitable areas for R. sanguineus would remain unchanged in temperate regions of southern Canada, the northern and northwestern regions of the U.S., and Argentina in South America under the 4.5 scenario for both the years 2050 and 2070. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Colombia holds at 2.3%, with inflation projected to rise to 5.9 %-the fourth-highest in South America - as the central bank and the Petro government clash over rate policy. The Rio Times
• [New] Corteva will contract farmers in North and South America, and Europe to grow mustard seed, sunflower, and canola feedstocks. Stock Titan
• By 2040, Asia and the Pacific are expected to remain the largest users of livestock antimicrobials, making up nearly 65% of global use, followed by South America at about 19%. CNS Media
• Several markets across Central and South America are forecast to post strong Travel & Tourism growth in 2026. World Travel & Tourism Council
• While other nations concentrate on viability and export potential, South America is still developing, with Brazil and Argentina utilizing renewable resources for future green ammonia production. Transpire Insight
• From there, cargo ships sail more quickly to Europe, and can reach Africa and South America, delivering goods ranging from food to critical minerals, and even - Canada's leaders hope - liquified natural gas (LNG). BBC News
• Even a normal-strength El Nino, which looks all but certain to form in 2026, could cause major damage, from wildfires in parched Indonesia to catastrophic floods in East Africa to water rationing in South America. Heatmap News
• Countries in South America have already pioneered warning labels on the front of packages for foods high in sugar, salt, and industrial additives. Top 3 Best Doctors
• WTTC's latest Economic Impact Research forecasts Travel & Tourism GDP across Central and South America will grow 4.1% in 2026, ahead of the global average of 3.2%. World Travel & Tourism Council
• As regulatory frameworks mature and awareness of AI's clinical value increases, South America is expected to witness steady expansion in AI-powered medical imaging applications across radiology, oncology, and cardiology. Precedence Research
• Water shortages were reported across the Caribbean, while drought conditions in southern South America increased agricultural losses and wildfire risks. UN News
• The U.S. military will seek to neutralize not only the platforms that transport drugs, but also the cocaine manufacturing facilities in South America, and areas where marijuana and coca are grown. Center for Strategic and International Studies
• Regionally, Asia is expected to post the fastest merchandise import growth in 2026 under the baseline scenario, at 3.3%, followed by Africa at 3.2% and South America at 2.5%. Washington Trade & Tariff Letter
• The potential for another big crop in the United States followed by another big crop in South America is more or less likely. Grain Farmers of Ontario
• Displacement: Flooding in Southern Africa and South America, combined with drought-induced agricultural collapse, could trigger climate migration. Through my Asian lens
• Precipitation: Increased rainfall is expected in parts of southern South America (Southern Cone), while northern South America (Colombia, Venezuela, Guianas) faces rainfall deficits and drought. Through my Asian lens
• Coupled with China's commercial interests in Brazil and Paraguay's status as Taiwan's only diplomatic ally in South America, a dispute between Brazil and Paraguay could draw interest from Beijing, Moscow, and Washington alike. Center for Strategic and International Studies
• Rainfall in Africa and South America would change badly, putting food supplies for hundreds of millions of people at risk. earth.com

Last updated: 22 June 2026