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June 2026
Week of Jun 29, compared to 12-week average
No deviations this week.All weeks this month are quiet.
Bolivia's economy is in crisis after ending its 15-year dollar peg, with an easing crisis and a military assistance flight crash. Colombia's economy faces pressure from Glencore's Cerrejon shutdown and heavy peso debt, while cocaine trade now outearns oil exports.
Colombia has elected right-wing outsider Abelardo de la Espriella as president, with leftist opponent conceding after a runoff. De la Espriella, dubbed 'El Tigre', aims to mimic rightwing firebrands Javier Milei and Nayib Bukele, and has received Trump's endorsement.
Bolivia has deployed the army to halt protests after declaring a state of emergency over blockades. Ecuador faces a new 60-day state of emergency in 10 provinces, a bomb attack on a mining agency, and heavy security for a World Cup match.
Bolivia's protest movement has eased after a deal with labor unions, following weeks of blockades that toppled three ministers. In Colombia, thousands marched against the far-right president-elect, while Venezuelans scramble to send aid to earthquake-hit Venezuela.