Latin America
Pressure will build on Colombia’s striking truckers
The government claims that a diesel price freeze is no longer sustainable
ColombiaPower cuts loom as Ecuador’s energy crisis continues
Ecuador faces both immediate and long-term power-generation challenges
EcuadorX ban will deepen Brazil judicial overreach debate
The full Supreme Court will vote today on whether to sustain the suspension of social network X imposed at the weekend
BrazilMexico’s new legislature will press ahead with reform
Critics of the government’s proposed judicial reform will struggle to prevent its advancement
MexicoPension veto will add to Argentine government woes
The president has vetoed an increase in pensions as revenues falter
ArgentinaBlackout may prompt renewed repression in Venezuela
A blackout on August 30 affected most of the country, with President Nicolas Maduro blaming it on opposition sabotage
VenezuelaPolicy problems will raise banking risks in Argentina
Banking performance has been improving but remains susceptible to the impact of debt, fiscal and monetary policies
ArgentinaCartel blows will worsen violence in Sinaloa, Mexico
The security forces have made numerous arrests recently of Sinaloa Cartel leaders and individuals close to them
Mexico
