
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer announced Tuesday the delivery of the 50th E195-E2 jet to Canadian carrier Porter Airlines, marking one of the most aggressive fleet expansions in the North American aviation sector.

In a move to preserve international connectivity amid escalating regional tensions, Venezuelan carrier Rutaca Airlines officially resumed commercial service between the city of Barquisimeto and Panama City on Sunday.

The Government of Uruguay and the multinational firm HIF Global have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a synthetic fuels project in the department (province) of Paysandú, representing a record-breaking investment of over US$5.3 billion.

The Brazil-Paraguay Integration Bridge was officially opened to vehicle traffic on Friday during a ceremony attended by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. His Paraguayan counterpart, Santiago Peña, intends to hold a separate event on Saturday on his country's side of the structure linking Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) to Presidente Franco (Paraguay).

The Board of Directors of the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) has authorized a landmark US$980 million credit operation for Uruguay. This approval represents one of the largest single financial commitments in the organization's history with the country, targeting a massive overhaul of public infrastructure, climate resilience, and social integration.

The Falkland Islands Government notes that Navitas Petroleum Development and Production Ltd and Rockhopper Exploration Plc have taken their Final Investment Decisions to invest in the Development Program for the Northern Area of the Sea Lion Field.

The UK media is reporting that Navitas, the lead operator of the Falkland Islands Sea Lion field, has told investors it has signed contracts to move the Aoka Mizu floating production vessel from Shetland to the South Atlantic and plans a formal “final investment decision” this month.

New Zealand forestry giant Claymark has received official approval for a major investment in Uruguay, committing over US$100 million to establish large-scale operations in the South American nation.

Argentine low-cost carrier Flybondi has announced an ambitious regional expansion plan involving a projected investment of US$1.7 billion and the establishment of a new operation under a Paraguayan flag.

The World Bank Group's International Finance Corporation (IFC), has announced its first global investment in green hydrogen, providing a U$20 million loan to the Kahirós project in Uruguay.