Andean Region

The Andean economy shows mixed signals: Bolivia's austerity measures trigger nationwide revolt, while Colombia's copper investment outlook hinges on the presidential election outcome. Guyana reaps bigger oil gains amid challenges, and Colombia's Ecopetrol exports first sulphur.

• 5Nine workers die in Colombia coal mine explosion - The Straits Times
• 3Guyana reaps bigger oil gains than Iran war amid challenges
• 2Colombia’s copper investment outlook hinges on Presidential election
• 1Bolivia's Austerity Shock Triggers Nationwide Revolt - Crude Oil Prices Today
• 1Colombia’s first left-wing gov’t has reduced poverty, but has pile of debt

Colombia votes in a polarized presidential election mirroring 2022, with millionaire populist 'El Tigre' vying against a Marxist candidate. Bolivia's President Paz eases state of emergency declarations amid unrest, expels Colombian ambassador after Petro's comments, and cuts his salary in half.

• 35Colombia votes in polarized presidential election
• 6Colombia heads to elections mirroring 2022
• 5Shakira acquitted of tax fraud, court orders Spain to hand back $70 million
• 4Colombia elects new president amid strong social indicators
• 4Bolivia's Paz eases state of emergency declarations amid unrest - The Straits Times

Clashes between armed groups in Colombia kill at least 52, and violence dominates elections 10 years after the Farc peace deal. Bolivia orders arrest of Evo Morales for failing to appear at child trafficking trial, and clears path to send troops onto streets to calm protests.

• 4Clashes between armed groups in Colombia kill at least 52
• 2US lawmakers demand the Pentagon suspend its alleged anti-drug operations in Ecuador - EL PAÍS English
• 2Bolivia orders arrest of Evo Morales for failing to appear at child trafficking trial - EL PAÍS English
• 2Journalist found dead in Colombia's conflict zone
• 1Violence dominates Colombia elections 10 years after Farc peace deal

Bolivia's protests, allied with ex-leader Morales, choke the capital and force a cabinet reshuffle, with protesters clashing with police. In Colombia, fan violence cancels a Flamengo match and a monster truck crash kills three, while migrants are Ecuador's true Olympic champions.

• 7Bolivia protesters allied with ex-leader Morales clash with police as unrest widens
• 4Protests choke Bolivia as Rodrigo Paz fights to survive
• 4Bolivia capital under siege as protests worsen crisis
• 3Flamengo match canceled after fan violence in Colombia
• 3Colombia: Three dead after monster truck crashes into crowd