Latin America
Guyana budget largesse will bring risks and rewards
The government has announced an expansionary budget to be funded by strong growth of nearly 48% this year
GuyanaCuba unrest will be muted despite economic woes
Havana looks to have averted major health and unrest crises for now, but the economy is in a dire state
CubaChina holds the advantages in EV battery manufacturing
The expansion of battery and electric vehicle manufacturing is increasing competition for key raw and refined materials
InternationalChile lithium disputes may mean a missed opportunity
Controversies over how to develop Chile's lithium reserves risk delaying progress at a time of high global demand
ChileEcuador’s Lasso seeks to deepen China economic ties
The president hopes to diversify trade partnerships, and appears to be making progress with China
EcuadorTourism-reliant economies’ business models will evolve
COVID-19 affected tourism-reliant small nations regardless of prosperity and the ability to vaccinate the population
InternationalCosta Rica run-off candidates to seek rivals’ support
Preliminary election results point to a run-off between a former president and former finance minister
Costa RicaBrazil policies focus on short-term poverty responses
Rising poverty is an electoral issue this year but responses to date do not go beyond 2022
Brazil
