Latin America
Panama Canal woes will have local and global impacts
The Panama Canal has suffered serious water shortages in recent months, and the crisis is deepening
PanamaCuba price hikes will foster social tensions
Economic woes have forced the government to implement controversial policies that could generate widespread frustration
CubaCompromising DEA memo may worsen Venezuela/US tensions
The Associated Press has reported unlawful Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) activities in Venezuela starting in 2018
VenezuelaFood price growth is on track to ease slowly in 2024
The global food price index fell in January, led by lower prices for maize and meat but with rice prices still high
InternationalEl Salvador’s Bukele will secure re-election easily
El Salvador’s former president looks set to secure re-election by a landslide on February 4
El SalvadorSurveillance probe may bring wider fallout in Brazil
The deputy director of the intelligence agency has been sacked amid probes into illegal surveillance by the agency
BrazilMexico corruption claims could strain US relations
Allegations of cartel influence in politics raise questions about corruption and US involvement in Mexican affairs
MexicoColombia corruption scandal could shift power balance
The implication of opposition politicians in a corruption scandal has the potential to upend the Senate balance of power
Colombia
