Latin America
Brazil's local elections may point to pre-2026 shifts
Yesterday's first-round elections highlighted continuing polarisation but also potential divisions on the right
BrazilHaiti massacre will boost calls for security help
A gang massacre has left scores dead and underlined the need for substantive international security assistance in Haiti
HaitiMAS tensions will build as Bolivia elections near
Marches, media pressures and legal proceedings are all feeding hostilities within the ruling party
BoliviaHistorically elevated food prices are the new normal
The world food price index rose in September by the most since the Ukraine war first started
InternationalForeign policy faces difficult balance in Argentina
'Anarco-capitalist' President Javier Milei's foreign policy continues to oscillate between pragmatism and ideology
ArgentinaUniversity funding will raise pressures in Argentina
Renewed protests in support of public universities took place yesterday as the president vetoed increased funding
ArgentinaMexico migrant killings highlight security challenges
The first major military scandal of Sheinbaum’s presidency may have erupted within hours of her taking office
MexicoMedium-run views do not see ultra-low rates returning
The BIS has highlighted a number of factors that will pressure inflation upwards over the medium term
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