Latin America

  • Jan 16
  • 2 min read

Maduro concerns could bring new Venezuela candidates

Although President Nicolas Maduro has lacked competitors until now, this could change if his re-election bid looks weak

Venezuela
  • Jan 16
  • 2 min read

'Total peace' in Colombia will not materialise in 2024

'Total peace' is unlikely to result in agreements with all of the groups currently engaged in negotiations

Colombia
  • Jan 15
  • 2 min read

Lithium deal aims to avoid missed opportunity in Chile

State copper company Codelco and private lithium producer SQM plan a joint venture to develop Chile's lithium reserves

Chile
  • Jan 15
  • 2 min read

Guatemala’s Arevalo faces a tough presidency

A turbulent inauguration has set the scene for a presidency that looks sure to be beset by obstructionism

Guatemala
  • Jan 15
  • 2 min read

Deforestation data presents mixed picture in Brazil

Deforestation in the Cerrado soared last year even as it declined sharply in Amazonia

Brazil
  • Jan 15
  • 2 min read

Impact of AI on labour to test policymakers thoroughly

The IMF has published a paper on impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on labour markets and inequality

International
  • Jan 12
  • 2 min read

Mexico will borrow heavily in 2024

Mexico has made a record bond issue, reflecting the country’s increased deficit

Mexico
  • Jan 12
  • 2 min read

High inflation in Argentina will not ease rapidly

Annual inflation exceeded 211% in 2023, the highest level recorded in Latin America last year

Argentina