Latin America

  • Aug 1
  • 2 min read

World trade growth will recover modestly, led by Asia

The WTO annual report remains optimistic that world trade will grow solidly and can drive job creation and food security

International
  • Jul 31
  • 7 min read

Mexican government human rights failings will continue

AMLO promised on taking office to address human rights abuses, but his record of success is questionable

Mexico
  • Jul 31
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Diplomatic pressures will not shift Venezuela's Maduro

Protests and numerous criticisms of the questionable election results are not as yet weakening the government

Venezuela
  • Jul 30
  • 7 min read

Data centre plans will exacerbate Chile's water issues

President Gabriel Boric has announced plans to seek investments to build 28 new data centres in Chile

Chile
  • Jul 30
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Venezuela's Maduro will face more regional isolation

Caracas yesterday ordered seven Latin American countries to remove their diplomats after questioning the election result

Venezuela
  • Jul 30
  • 2 min read

Hospital incident highlights enduring risks in Haiti

Gang violence has crippled Haiti’s already strained health services; recovery will take years

Haiti
  • Jul 29
  • 7 min read

Latin American remittance growth will continue to slow

Remittances rose by some 8% year-on-year in 2023, reaching USD155bn

Latin America
  • Jul 29
  • 2 min read

Maduro win in Venezuela faces scepticism and pushback

President Nicolas Maduro has been declared the winner of yesterday's election despite polling evidence to the contrary

Venezuela