Latin America
Decarbonising steel will be a long-term challenge
Steel output accounts for 7% of global carbon emissions and decarbonised steel production capacity remains minimal
InternationalArgentine governors will debate new omnibus law
The president has called a meeting of provincial governors with a view to ensuring support for his revived omnibus law
ArgentinaColombia ministerial moves could worry investors
The president has made several new appointments that have altered the tone of his government
ColombiaTaiwan will be at pains to retain diplomatic allies
Taipei has lost diplomatic ally Nauru to Beijing and relations with Tuvalu were uncertain following recent elections
TaiwanLatin America's renewable energy growth may hit limits
System integration challenges look set to become an increasing obstacle to expanding renewable energy
Latin AmericaVenezuela dissident death in Chile will raise fears
The body of kidnapped Venezuelan officer Ronald Ojeda has been found outside Santiago
ChileHaiti gangs will maintain push for Henry’s departure
Haiti’s police have long struggled to maintain order; 5,000 escaped prisoners will only compound that challenge
HaitiBrazil GDP growth will slow in 2024 after strong 2023
GDP expanded by 2.9% in 2023, well above forecasts at the start of the year
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