Latin America

  • Feb 8
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Bolivia tensions will endure despite election date

After more than a fortnight of protests, supporters of the former president claim to have secured a partial victory

Bolivia
  • Feb 7
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Drug trafficking will worsen insecurity in Costa Rica

After decades of relative peace, Costa Rica is seeing a rapid increase in drug violence

Costa Rica
  • Feb 7
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Pinera death may put focus on moderation in Chile

Two-time former President Sebastian Pinera, who hoped for a comeback in 2025, was killed in a helicopter crash yesterday

Chile
  • Feb 7
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Early defeat will bring renewed tensions in Argentina

The government yesterday withdrew its 'omnibus law' from Lower House debate after several key provisions were rejected

Argentina
  • Feb 7
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Colombia ELN deal will boost talks but stoke criticism

The government appears to be making some progress on addressing kidnapping, but its efforts are not without controversy

Colombia
  • Feb 7
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Supply chain pressures will be modestly higher in 2024

The Global Supply Chain Pressures Index rose slightly in January but remains in ‘normal’ territory

International
  • Feb 6
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Chilean government's pension 'win' will prove limited

The government's pension reform bill has passed the Lower House but only after key provisions were eliminated

Chile
  • Feb 6
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Mexico reform plans set out AMLO’s intended legacy

Broad proposals effectively hand Claudia Sheinbaum an election manifesto, but constrain her ability to set her own path

Mexico