Latin America
Argentina-IMF deal may offer only short-term solution
The government has reached a deal to restructure USD45.5bn in debt but the terms may not restore confidence
ArgentinaVenezuela sanctions shift will not bring rapid gains
High-level talks involving a US delegation in Caracas could result in thawing ties, including an easing of oil sanctions
VenezuelaBolivia inequality progress may be slow to recover
Bolivia made solid progress in addressing inequality between 2002 and 2020, but hit difficulties with the pandemic
BoliviaState will press green hydrogen ambitions in Chile
The incoming government will seek to give the state a bigger role in developing green hydrogen
ChileErratic Argentine foreign policy will prove damaging
President Alberto Fernandez visited Moscow and Beijing in February, days after seeking US support for an IMF debt deal
ArgentinaGreen energy transition will pressure iron ore prices
After two volatile years, iron ore oversupply is emerging, in the rest of the world if not China: prices will trend down
InternationalGuatemala corruption claims will strain US relations
Guatemala’s president, facing allegations of bribe-taking, has little incentive to boost anti-corruption efforts
GuatemalaBoom in 'digital nomadism' will stabilise post-COVID
Millions of traditional employees have realised they could work from anywhere with internet and become digital nomads
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