Government
Canadian ombudsperson urges safeguards in automatic tax filing bill
The watchdog says proposed deemed filing could interrupt benefits and recommends prioritizing pre-filled returns taxpayers can review.
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Politics
Colombia and Peru plan December binational cabinet in Barranquilla
Officials agreed to focus the revived cabinet mechanism on security, economic ties and development along the border.
Energy
DOE offers conditional loan commitment of up to $4.2 billion for Vistra nuclear upgrades
The proposed financing would support uprates and modernization at three operating reactors in Pennsylvania and Ohio, subject to further conditions.
Health
FDA seeks input on safeguards for early ibogaine trials
The agency is asking about trial design, dosing, safety monitoring and oversight, with comments due November 20.
Agriculture
Ontario announces food safety fund intake starting October 19
A joint $2 million investment will support eligible small agri-food businesses, with applications opening October 19.
Infrastructure
Veracruz port-access bridge opens three months early
Mexico inaugurated a two-kilometre, eight-lane bridge built with a reported investment of 861 million pesos.
Politics
Colombia restarts vehicle framework tender after watchdog review
The procurement agency set a seven-step schedule running from October 5 to November 5 for the suspended vehicle framework process.
Business
Colombia watchdog sets four-front electricity oversight plan for El Niño
Superservicios will monitor generation and demand, company finances, distribution infrastructure and disaster-risk plans.
Economy
IMF staff project Mexico GDP growth of 1.5% in 2026
Mexico’s finance ministry says the IMF staff outlook sees growth strengthening to 1.8% in 2027 after completing an Article IV mission.
Environment
Chocó seismic swarm exceeds 1,568 recorded events
The Geological Survey said no new aftershocks were located in the preceding 24 hours, while four swarm events above magnitude 2 and below 4 were located on October 1.
Business
Colombia’s DIAN expands capacity for hybrid-vehicle VAT refunds
The tax agency said it is assigning about 200 daily appointments in four cities and more than 6,600 appointments were allocated in August and September.
Technology
DOE opens annual basic research funding call of up to $400 million
The FY2027 opportunity invites institutions to seek support for research across seven Office of Science programs.