Latin America
Opposition will struggle for consensus in Venezuela
Thirteen opposition candidates registered for July presidential elections, but the main contenders were unable to do so
VenezuelaIndonesia oversupply will further tighten world nickel
The nickel market will be under pressure from oversupply and from its environmental unfriendliness into the 2030s
InternationalPeru's governance problems are set to increase
Six ministers have resigned following police raids on President Dina Boluarte's home in the so-called 'Rolexgate' probe
PeruMexico candidate killings will be hard to prevent
Campaigning leaves candidates highly vulnerable to attacks, which are common ahead of elections
MexicoUruguay's green hydrogen projects will face opposition
The government has signed a memorandum of understanding with Chile's HIF Global for a USD6bn green hydrogen plant
UruguayRosales option will divide the Venezuelan opposition
Zulia Governor Manuel Rosales offered to cede his presidential candidacy if the opposition agrees a viable alternative
VenezuelaStagflation will drive increasing Argentine poverty
Urban poverty rates rose sharply in the second half of 2023, in particular during the final quarter
ArgentinaEcuador riot illustrates enduring prison challenges
The presence of soldiers appears to have both caused and resolved Ecuador’s latest prison riot
Ecuador
