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• [New] Peru's Nazca Lines face mining threat after protected area slashed: Peru's government has significantly reduced the protected area around its famed Nazca Lines, a move critics and archaeologists fear could leave the ancient geoglyphs vulnerable to hundreds of nearby informal mining operations. The Verardo Group's Substack
• [New] Thriving agricultural industries in Chile, Peru, and Mexico are creating a wealth of new opportunities for UK agri-tech companies. Agritech UK
• [New] New U.S. tariffs on imports from nations such as Costa Rica, Peru, and Colombia could lead to higher prices as soon as June. Forbes
• In 2025, regional average inflation will fall amid lower price pressures in Argentina, Colombia, Mexico and Peru. FocusEconomics
• As ASEAN countries, Peru and Honduras will have 0% tariffs and Asia-Pacific rate will jump to 2.5 %The publication added that Indian shrimp tariffs will rise from 2% to 2.5% and Argentine red shrimp tariffs will more than double from 2% to 5%. Pspa1
• Entel will provide Starlink Direct to Cell services to businesses in Chile and Peru, boosting connectivity in underserved regions. TESLARATI
• We expect Latin America to remain a leader in lowering rates, driven by Colombia, Chile and Peru. ViewPoint English
• For Chile and Peru, there is a consistent opportunity to capitalize on Mexico's lower exportable supply, strategically positioning themselves to anticipate periods when Mexico seasonally lacks product availability. MDPI
• Trump's promises of import restrictions and tariffs, along with a general pivot to the Asia-Pacific, could encourage Latin America to deepen trade ties with China, already the main commercial partner of major regional economies such as Brazil, Chile, and Peru. European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR)
• The coastal deserts of Peru and Chile offered the Incas access to the Pacific Ocean and opportunities for trade with the north. California Learning Resource Network
• Countries like Ecuador, El Salvador, [and] Peru are going to be much more vulnerable to democratic backsliding than Argentina, South Korea, the United States, or Brazil. Harvard International Review
• The study, Aligning the Global Plastics Treaty with 1.5 °C, was commissioned by the EIA after INC-4 in April 2024, where Rwanda and Peru proposed a global target to reduce virgin plastic production by 40% by 2040 relative to a 2025 baseline. Eunomia
• The U.S. will phase out tariff rates on fresh fruit exports in 2025, while Chile and Peru will continue to face a 21-percent tariff rate on fresh fruit, creating an opportunity for U.S. exporters. USDA Foreign Agricultural Service
• To try and appease the US, Mexico is slowing down economic activity with China, which has also caused Chinese firms to move elsewhere like Peru, and the Chinese govt to be cautious about tech transfers to Mexico that might end up in the US. War on China
• Countries like Peru, Mexico, and Uruguay show signs of stability and growth, creating key opportunities for strategic investors. BAI Capital
• Peru's economy is projected to experience robust growth in 2025, driven by government policies, key sectors, and improved public services. Nspirement
• Peru's economy is projected to experience significant growth in 2025, driven by strategic government policies, a resurgence in key sectors, and improvements in public services. Nspirement
• While China has established strong trading ties with South American countries like Brazil and Peru, some researchers fear that Trump's tariffs could weaken alliances with its strongest regional partners, including Mexico and Colombia. Latin Times
• China's investments in ports, including in Peru and Panama, pose a number of threats to US homeland security. Atlantic Council
• Countries traditionally within the US sphere of influence, including Brazil and Peru, have been cautiously moving towards China, attracted by the economic opportunities the Asian giant offers. Asia Times
• Amongst other measures, Ecuador will close its borders with Colombia and Peru over the weekend to avoid disruption from foreign armed groups. Colombia One: News from Colombia and the World
• Countries like Brazil and Argentina could see lower agricultural exports, while Chile and Peru might face declining demand for their mining products. What IF?

Last updated: 13 June 2025