Latin America
Venezuela opposition candidate will face obstacles
Maria Corina Machado won a landslide victory in the October 22 opposition primary, albeit on low turnout
VenezuelaCompromises extend G20 cooperation amid little success
The G20 remains the premier forum for international economic cooperation but can do little to solve global problems
InternationalMassa rallies but Argentina run-off remains open
Economy Minister Sergio Massa performed above expectations in the October 22 presidential election, leading the vote
ArgentinaLack of digital skills dampens Latin America's outlook
Less than one-third of Latin Americans have basic digital skills, according to a new report
Latin AmericaLarge-scale deforestation will continue in Bolivia
The government pays lip service to protecting the forests, but political and economic factors perpetuate tree loss
BoliviaEcuador’s Noboa will struggle in office
Ecuadorans have elected a young and inexperienced president to address major social, economic and political challenges
EcuadorAntimicrobial resistance will increase internationally
Antimicrobial resistance is curtailing the effectiveness of antibiotics, creating a problem for treatment and operations
InternationalEl Salvador security improvements may not last
El Salvador’s gangs have been dealt a blow, and may never be the same again, but lasting security is far from guaranteed
El Salvador
