Latin America
Panama Canal woes may boost interest in alternatives
The Panama Canal remains functional and profitable, but low water levels have caused restrictions and delays
PanamaElectoral tactics may fail to boost Venezuela's Maduro
Investigative journalists have been accused of a conspiracy against President Nicolas Maduro as his campaign struggles
VenezuelaMexico blackouts will boost energy as election issue
As Mexico approaches major elections next month, a heatwave is affecting power supplies nationwide
MexicoBolivia party divisions point to turbulent election
Bolivia’s ruling party is facing bitter internal struggles, as are opposition parties
BoliviaBrazil-France alliance may boost Amazon efforts
The presidents of Brazil and France have signed two documents promising action on environmental issues
BrazilPanama’s Mulino will inherit myriad challenges
The president-elect has secured a clear victory, albeit in a single-round system on a minority of voter preferences
PanamaFlood devastation in Brazil will not be the last
The southern state of Rio Grande do Sul continues to suffer record levels of rainfall and flooding since late April
BrazilEnd of post-1945 economic order bodes ill for growth
The global liberal order is atrophying as underlying political preferences and wealth distribution move out of synch
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