Latin America
El Salvador’s Bukele will return with renewed zeal
Security moves have made the president overwhelmingly popular, but public attention will gradually turn to other matters
El SalvadorWildfires raise fears of future disasters in Chile
At least 112 people have died in wildfires in Valparaiso region, the latest in a number of fires in recent years
ChileWatered-down Argentina reform is debated this week
The 'omnibus law' has passed its first hurdle in the Lower House, albeit in a much reduced form
ArgentinaExclusion will undermine Brazil’s carbon market plan
Brazil is moving towards creation of a national carbon market, but one which excludes the key agricultural sector
BrazilPanama Canal woes will have local and global impacts
The Panama Canal has suffered serious water shortages in recent months, and the crisis is deepening
PanamaCuba price hikes will foster social tensions
Economic woes have forced the government to implement controversial policies that could generate widespread frustration
CubaCompromising DEA memo may worsen Venezuela/US tensions
The Associated Press has reported unlawful Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) activities in Venezuela starting in 2018
VenezuelaFood price growth is on track to ease slowly in 2024
The global food price index fell in January, led by lower prices for maize and meat but with rice prices still high
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