Latin America
Government gaffes will exacerbate crisis in Peru
Declaration of a short-lived curfew and a state of emergency have inflamed protests against the government
PeruMore reforms will follow thin Uruguay referendum win
The government narrowly won the recent referendum on its reform package, but economic recovery remains patchy
UruguayCosta Rica’s Chaves will face several early challenges
Having raced to victory from outsider status, Chaves must now contend with an unfriendly Congress and a sceptical public
Costa RicaDollar strength raises emerging market asset risks
Trends including US tightening and the Ukraine invasion fallout are strengthening the dollar and pressuring EM assets
InternationalFertiliser and food prices could be high for years
High demand and many supply interruptions have pushed fertiliser prices to record levels and the disruption will persist
InternationalMore Mexico jobs will not necessarily mean good jobs
Employment levels in Mexico appear to have recovered to pre-pandemic levels, but job quality will remain poor
MexicoLatin American leftward shifts relate to local drivers
The suggestion that the region is going to see a second 'pink tide' based on recent elections is overblown
Latin AmericaAI deployment requires new security awareness
Artificial intelligence tools are being used widely but their deployment exceeds the scope of existing security systems
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