Latin America

  • May 7
  • 2 min read

Bolivia party divisions point to turbulent election

Bolivia’s ruling party is facing bitter internal struggles, as are opposition parties

Bolivia
  • May 7
  • 2 min read

Brazil-France alliance may boost Amazon efforts

The presidents of Brazil and France have signed two documents promising action on environmental issues

Brazil
  • May 7
  • 2 min read

Panama’s Mulino will inherit myriad challenges

The president-elect has secured a clear victory, albeit in a single-round system on a minority of voter preferences

Panama
  • May 7
  • 2 min read

Flood devastation in Brazil will not be the last

The southern state of Rio Grande do Sul continues to suffer record levels of rainfall and flooding since late April

Brazil
  • May 3
  • 2 min read

Mulino looks set to take the Panamanian presidency

The presidential election looks like a foregone conclusion now that the leading candidate’s bid has been approved

Panama
  • May 3
  • 2 min read

Global growth forecast upgrades mask underlying risks

The OECD has upgraded its forecasts for 2024 and 2025 across most of the world

International
  • May 3
  • 2 min read

Global food prices may never fall back to 2018 levels

The world food price index rose for a second month in April, led by oils, chicken and beef

International
  • May 3
  • 2 min read

Global AI regulations will diverge

Most policymakers agree that AI needs regulating, but key AI players are taking highly divergent approaches

International