Latin America
AI investments will take years to pay off
Over USD1tn has been invested in AI with the intention of lifting productivity
InternationalPeru coca cultivation will shift to more remote areas
Reports that coca cultivation diminished last year may be due to the fact that it is moving to less accessible areas
PeruDigital services trade growth will widen inequalities
Digital services trade is outgrowing other trade categories but -- raising inequality concerns -- is highly concentrated
InternationalSheinbaum’s water reforms will face hurdles in Mexico
Water scarcity is a major and potentially growing challenge that Sheinbaum is keen to address
MexicoLimited data and AI framework affects Brazil economy
Developing an artificial intelligence (AI) and data legal framework is proving challenging in Brazil
BrazilTungsten demand outpaces supply amid shift from China
Demand for tungsten is rising from military and other applications but the dominant supplier, China, is producing less
InternationalLatin America faces an increase in climate mobility
Climate change will exacerbate migration challenges across Latin America
Latin AmericaMexico appointments signal economic continuity
Mexico’s new president looks minded broadly to maintain the economic plans of her predecessor
Mexico