Latin America
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'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
ColombiaLithium 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
ChileGuatemala’s Arevalo faces a tough presidency
A turbulent inauguration has set the scene for a presidency that looks sure to be beset by obstructionism
GuatemalaDeforestation data presents mixed picture in Brazil
Deforestation in the Cerrado soared last year even as it declined sharply in Amazonia
BrazilImpact 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
InternationalMexico will borrow heavily in 2024
Mexico has made a record bond issue, reflecting the country’s increased deficit
MexicoHigh inflation in Argentina will not ease rapidly
Annual inflation exceeded 211% in 2023, the highest level recorded in Latin America last year
Argentina