Latin America
Brazil elections cast doubt on Correios privatisation
The government is aiming to launch privatisation of postal service Correios ahead of general elections next year
BrazilPresidential run-off is likely in Costa Rica next year
Less than two months before general elections, polls suggest the presidential race will be closely fought
Costa RicaLas Bambas outcome will impact Peru mining sentiment
The government is seeking to break the impasse between Chinese miner MMG and local communities by year-end
PeruBoric will face challenges on many sides in Chile
Left-wing candidate Gabriel Boric became Chile's president-elect on December 19
ChileEnergy transition demand will elevate aluminium prices
The green energy transition is increasing demand for aluminium and also creating a power crunch that is limiting supply
InternationalMexico’s auto industry faces formidable challenges
The auto industry has struggled recently, and recovery may still be some way off
MexicoPandemic impact boosts Latin American food insecurity
Latin America experienced the sharpest increase in food insecurity of any region in the world in 2020
Latin AmericaGraphite market imbalance will grow in the 2020s
Imbalance in the graphite market will intensify as the battery sector dominates market growth
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