Latin America
Peru 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
PeruYPF spending may bring new Argentina creditor demands
A sharp rise in the oil company's media spending will strengthen claims that it is used as an 'alter ego' of the state
ArgentinaUN criticisms add to Venezuela election rejection
The UN has released a supposedly confidential report criticising the election's lack of "transparency and integrity"
VenezuelaGuatemala government-prosecutor tensions will endure
Animosity between the Arevalo administration and the Public Prosecutor’s Office will undermine anti-corruption efforts
GuatemalaLower youth unemployment bodes well but tests persist
Youth unemployment globally fell to a 15-year low in 2023 amid regional disparities and skills mismatches
InternationalDigital 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
MexicoTalks will continue as Venezuela stalemate persists
A virtual summit is planned on the disputed election results, as Washington denies a post-election amnesty offer
Venezuela
