Latin America
Dominican elections bode well for Abinader
The Dominican Republic’s ruling party performed strongly in municipal elections, which preceded national polls
Dominican RepublicAction plan will boost Chile's green hydrogen hopes
A preliminary version of the government's National Green Hydrogen Action plan was published in December
ChileLocal moves in Colombia threaten ELN talks and unity
Disputes during peace talks are normal, and often resolvable, but the latest highlights some fundamental challenges
ColombiaAndean crime expansion poses regional challenge
The Andean Community is seeking to set out measures to coordinate regional efforts to tackle crime and insecurity
Latin AmericaBukele could seek further re-election in El Salvador
This month's election has been highly controversial, but leaves Bukele with near unrestrained political power
El SalvadorArms deal collapse will not hit US support for Ecuador
A deal that could have boosted the military capacities of two US allies at once appears to have been scuppered by Moscow
EcuadorEconomy will decide Milei's support in Argentina
Economic considerations are crucial in new opinion polls two month's into President Javier Milei's term
ArgentinaLockBit disruption will unsettle ransomware market
An international law enforcement operation has seized the servers of the ransomware group LockBit
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