Latin America
Ukraine conflict alters the role of cyberspace in war
Western governments are on high alert since President Biden's warning that Russia may be preparing to attack US targets
InternationalVaccine hesitancy poses Caribbean health challenges
Tackling vaccine hesitancy will be a key goal for governments in countries with particularly low vaccination rates
CaribbeanCOVID worsens education shortcomings in Latin America
The pandemic's impact on the region's human development will prove greater than that of the 2008-09 financial crisis
Latin AmericaRussia conflict will fuel nickel market volatility
Nickel prices have jumped because Russia is a key supplier, but market oversupply is nevertheless expected to 2025
InternationalUS push will accelerate digital currency plans
Central banks are looking to digital currencies to modernise their financial systems and ward off cryptocurrencies
InternationalColombia’s new president will face an unruly Congress
Recent elections have reaffirmed the status of the presidential front runner and delivered a split Congress
ColombiaOil price rise to change Mexican government strategy
The knock-on effects of Russia's invasion of Ukraine have prompted a rethink of Mexican oil strategy
MexicoResistance will restrict Ecuador mining growth
The president is keen to expand the mining sector, but will face stiff resistance in localised areas
Ecuador