CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 26.Aug.2026, Words: 245) — The following briefs span company details on Mexico’s Ministry of Economy, Arizona State University (ASU), the Central Bank of Bolivia (BCB), and Fitch Ratings, among others.
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
BOLIVIA
— after Fitch Ratings indicated it is still unclear how to ensure the sustainable accumulation of reserves, the Central Bank of Bolivia (BCB) reported that net int’l reserves (NIR) rose to $638mn from 30 Jun. to 14 Aug., going from $3.617bn to $4.255bn, as well as foreign currency holdings that reached $800mn. [El Diario]
MEXICO
— Mexico’s secretary of economy Marcelo Ebrard Casaubon made a working visit to Phoenix, Arizona, where he led the signing of a collaboration agreement between the Ministry of Economy and Arizona State University (ASU), w/ Dr. Michel Crow, president of ASU, w/ the objective of strengthening cooperation in the areas of investment, innovation, technological development and talent training. [Editores LatinPetroleum]
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