Latin America

  • Sep 13
  • 7 min read

Venezuela stance may hit approval of Colombia’s Petro

Petro has criticised Venezuela’s lack of electoral transparency but will still be painted by opponents as backing Maduro

Colombia
  • Sep 11
  • 7 min read

US pressures could undermine Cartes power in Paraguay

New US sanctions affecting the former president have prompted Asuncion to call for the ambassador's expedited departure

Paraguay
  • Sep 10
  • 7 min read

Mexico’s Sheinbaum will inherit major Pemex challenges

The state oil firm has reduced its debt levels slightly under AMLO, but it still faces major financial troubles

Mexico
  • Sep 9
  • 7 min read

Brazil X controversy highlights regulatory challenges

A Supreme Court justice suspended social media platform X on August 30 after it failed to comply with judicial orders

Brazil
  • Sep 6
  • 7 min read

Morena to pursue major constitutional change in Mexico

Morena’s legislative supermajority could allow it to modify the constitution without consulting the opposition

Mexico
  • Sep 5
  • 7 min read

Venezuela cabinet reshuffle points up Maduro weakness

President Nicolas Maduro has reshuffled his cabinet following July 28th's widely disputed elections

Venezuela
  • Sep 4
  • 7 min read

Census handling will stoke tensions in Bolivia

Socio-political tensions are simmering over economic challenges and census results

Bolivia
  • Sep 3
  • 7 min read

Brazil budget battles presage wider power struggles

The judicial branch is becoming more active in power struggles between the executive and legislative branches

Brazil