The buying and selling of cryptocurrencies in Colombia will continue without clear rules, but with the DIAN (Colombian tax authority) closely monitoring the situation: "The country has already decided."

Formal businesses in Mexico City are experiencing a significant decline in sales, with reports indicating drops of up to 50% ahead of the 2026-2027 academic school year. This downturn is attributed to the increased market presence of uncertified, low-cost school supplies imported from China.

The influx of these imported goods is impacting the traditional retail sector during a period typically characterized by high demand for educational materials. The shift in consumer purchasing behavior toward these alternative products presents a challenge to the formal commercial economy in the region.