Latin America
Concessions will not appease protester demands in Peru
President Dina Boluarte has reshuffled her cabinet as Congress moves towards bringing forward elections to 2024
PeruBiden's move on data flow promises temporary relief
Biden's administration wants to develop frameworks for cross-border data flows but is hamstrung by congressional rifts
InternationalMexico spending may burden future governments
Mexico is accumulating substantial fiscal liabilities which are likely to create difficulties for future governments
MexicoBrazil agribusiness and government policies may clash
The new government will need to reach accommodation with agribusiness, which backed outgoing President Jair Bolsonaro
BrazilEconomic conditions will remain fragile in Ecuador
Ecuador has some promising trade deals lined up but major socioeconomic challenges remain
EcuadorThe role of gas in the energy transition will change
Gas will play a transitional role in reducing carbon emissions only until coal use is eradicated
InternationalLatin America remittances growth will slow in 2022-23
Remittances to Latin America and the Caribbean reached USD130bn in 2021, a 26.2% year-on-year increase
Latin AmericaBoth growth and hardship set to endure in Guatemala
Guatemala’s economy is posting a strong performance but structural challenges remain
Guatemala
