Latin America
International LNG trade patterns will evolve further
Europe’s ban on gas imports from Russia has increased the speed of change in the global LNG market
InternationalBrazil's environmental policy faces political hurdles
The president's ambitions to be seen as a 'green champion' face obstacles both within and outside his government
BrazilArgentina's budget will not bring electoral dividends
The government's draft 2024 budget offers little by way of economic recovery, after a contraction this year
ArgentinaGlobal North-South tensions will endure
Poorer countries share a frustration with the world order, but will struggle to act together to challenge injustices
InternationalChina slowdown looms over global GDP growth
The global outlook is worsening; China’s slowdown and the success of European and US rate rises are key uncertainties
InternationalStruggle over Yasuni/ITT will continue in Ecuador
Financial and political interests will continue to hinder efforts to see production at the ITT oil fields shut down
EcuadorBrazil's January 8 rioters will face heavy sentences
The Supreme Court yesterday handed a 17-year sentence to the first person convicted in the January 8 riots probe
BrazilDominican border closure will worsen Haiti crisis
As crises in Haiti spiral and Dominican elections near, the Dominican president has ordered the border closed
Dominican Republic