Latin America
Mexico poverty reduction will require policy overhaul
Poverty has soared during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the government will struggle to reduce it
MexicoGas supply/demand imbalance will persist into 2023
Gas prices have risen dramatically in 2021 to set records in Europe and Asia
InternationalInstability will follow presidential run-off in Chile
The run-off between Jose Antonio Kast and Gabriel Boric will be held on December 19
ChileBrazil presidential hopefuls gear up for 2022 election
Leading presidential candidates have been taking steps to position themselves for the October 2022 elections
BrazilChina may drive multilateral digital trade framework
China has applied to join the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA), an incipient digital trade bloc
ChinaBolivia’s ambitious development plans face challenges
The government hopes to boost economic growth and reduce poverty and inequality
BoliviaUltra-fast fashion risks eroding sustainability gains
During the pandemic, millions of consumers opted for ultra-fast fashion, despite its environmental footprint
InternationalBrazil fiscal and welfare spending demands will clash
Contradictory fiscal and spending pressures are rising with the economy now in technical recession
Brazil
