Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent delivered a speech at a recent international financial gathering, outlining a bold plan to restore balance to the global economy.

He critiqued the current state of international financial institutions and proposed reforms to realign them with their original missions. His remarks, grounded in a mercantile

The future of Cobre Panamá, Central America’s largest open-pit copper mine, remains uncertain after Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino ruled out a new mining contract law.

This decision, reported on April 24, 2025, follows months of political and economic turmoil sparked by the mine’s closure in late 2023. Cobre Panamá, operated by Canadian co

Mexico’s economy is slowing as inflation rises and the central bank implements interest rate cuts, according to official data released in late April 2025.

The annual inflation rate reached 3.96% in early April, surpassing the 3.85% median forecast and the previous reading of 3.93%. Core inflation, excluding food and energy, increased to 3.9% from

Shell has decided to sell its 50% stakes in Colombia’s Fuerte Sur, Purple Angel, and COL-5 offshore gas blocks, ending its upstream partnership with Ecopetrol.

This move, confirmed by company and industry sources, marks the end of Shell’s exploration and production presence in Colombia after decades of activity.

Shell will continue to supply