Canadian mining investors see growth potential in Argentina's mining sector, with a delegation set to visit Mendoza next week to explore possible projects.

Brazil's Federal Police carried out twelve search warrants on October 22 in an investigation into an alleged cryptocurrency pyramid scheme, while a federal court separately ordered up to $19.8 million in linked assets frozen.

Brazilian lender Bradesco posted a third-quarter net profit of 7.1 billion reais, about $1.4 billion, up 14.6% from a year earlier and roughly in line with analyst forecasts. Loans overdue more than 90 days climbed to 4.6% of the bank's portfolio.

An Argentine court has indicted José Luis Espert, a close ally of President Javier Milei, on money-laundering charges. Judges ordered an asset freeze and barred the former ruling-party lawmaker from leaving the country while the case proceeds.