Latin America

  • Apr 12
  • 2 min read

Government will face an uncertain outlook in Argentina

A new general strike is planned next month, while the government confronts internal splits as well as opposition anger

Argentina
  • Apr 12
  • 2 min read

Foreign intervention in Haiti risks fierce backlash

The gangs’ stranglehold over Haiti complicates the establishment of a new government and security deployments

Haiti
  • Apr 12
  • 2 min read

Pensions withdrawal may spook investors in Peru

Congress yesterday approved a sixth withdrawal from individual pension funds, at a potential cost of USD7bn

Peru
  • Apr 11
  • 7 min read

Brazil social media legal vacuum poses controversies

The recent clashes between X owner Elon Musk and a Supreme Court justice highlight the lack of social media regulations

Brazil
  • Apr 11
  • 2 min read

World Bank optimism on Argentina may be premature

The World Bank is predicting strong growth in 2025 and 2026 after a sharp contraction this year

Argentina
  • Apr 11
  • 2 min read

Climate change will perpetuate Colombia water woes

Water rationing will affect some 9 million people in and around the Colombian capital from today

Colombia
  • Apr 10
  • 7 min read

More Colombian state intervention in health is likely

A Senate vote to shelve proposed healthcare reforms has forced the government to reassess its strategy for change

Colombia
  • Apr 10
  • 2 min read

Venezuela oil arrests may influence sanctions future

Three prominent figures, including former minister Tareck El Aissami, were arrested yesterday on corruption charges

Venezuela