Latin America
Costa Rica’s new president faces immediate challenges
In one of his first acts in the role, Costa Rica’s new president declared a state of emergency
Costa RicaShort-term economic outlook is challenging in Suriname
High food and fuel prices are driving social demands that conflict with the terms of the country's IMF deal
SurinameInstability will hinder any economic recovery in Haiti
Weak governance and vulnerability to natural disasters pose major challenges for Haiti's economic recovery
HaitiHernandez’s extradition to benefit Castro in Honduras
The former president was arrested and extradited to the United States last month, within weeks of leaving office
HondurasElection will raise institutional frictions in Brazil
Former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva officially launched his election bid on May 7 after leading polls for months
BrazilLeftist leaders have mixed record in Bolivia and Peru
Bolivia and Peru's leftist governments have taken different approaches to public administration
BoliviaPetro win would fray Colombian civil-military ties
Recent clashes illustrate the sour relationship between military officers and the presidential front-runner
ColombiaInflation and growth pose Chile governability risks
The new government has announced two major packages of economic measures, primarily to mitigate soaring inflation
Chile
