Latin America
Renewed EU-Mercosur talks will face obstacles
The EU and Mercosur have reportedly agreed to revive free trade agreement negotiations next month
EUEconomic development growth rates will be pressured
The World Bank’s annual development report explores ways countries can escape the so-called ‘middle-income trap’
InternationalDisputed Venezuela election leaves uncertain future
President Nicolas Maduro's purported re-election has failed to convince many at home and abroad
VenezuelaReferendum could have pros and cons for Bolivia
Putting contentious political questions to the public may offer some solutions, but it will also bring complications
BoliviaParaguay's Pena will struggle to build on drug success
Paraguay's anti-narcotics agency SENAD reported its largest-ever seizure of cocaine, bound for Antwerp, on July 15
ParaguayVenezuela election dispute takes on digital dimension
International and digital pressures are mounting over a week after Venezuela's widely disputed elections
VenezuelaRenewed hostilities threaten Colombia’s ELN talks
Numerous past attempts to negotiate peace with the ELN have failed; the latest efforts are under strain
ColombiaThreats will renew security fears in Argentina
A human rights activist has been murdered, while the government has expressed concerns over possible Iranian attacks
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