Latin America
World GDP and trade growth is weaker than past decades
The IMF sees modest global growth this year and next, with US activity slowing markedly next year
InternationalBattery production can sustain long-run overcapacity
Despite rapid demand growth, lithium-ion battery production capacity is far in excess of consumption
InternationalEcuador’s Noboa risks becoming increasingly isolated
The president, having had fairly strong cross-party support, is now at loggerheads with the opposition
EcuadorArgentina's policies raise more questions than answers
The government is celebrating its first legislative victories since taking office in December
ArgentinaFujimori presidential bid will face obstacles in Peru
Former President Alberto Fujimori, aged 85 and convicted of various crimes, plans to seek the presidency again in 2026
PeruMexico tourism looks set for further growth
Mexico’s tourist sector has recovered well from the COVID-19 pandemic and is booming
MexicoColombia land reform is unlikely to accelerate
Unequal land ownership in Colombia has created, fuelled and been further complicated by decades of armed conflict
ColombiaChile's persistent labour informality poses challenges
Nearly 30% of the Chilean workforce is informal, making it harder to achieve higher productivity and pension levels
Chile
