Latin America
Argentina's Milei shifts to foreign policy pragmatism
President-elect Javier Milei visited New York and Washington only a week after his election victory
ArgentinaCOP28 progress will fall short of climate needs
As the hottest year on record draws to a close, world leaders are again meeting to discuss climate action
InternationalTight monetary and fiscal policy will curb world GDP
The OECD sees global growth slowing to 2.7% in 2024; better 2025 growth rests on firmer trade and room for rate cuts
InternationalTripling renewable power scale by 2030 is unfeasible
Solar photovoltaics growth could exceed expectations, but wind power growth on the scale required looks unlikely
InternationalMine closure will have impacts in Panama and beyond
The president has ordered the closure of Panama’s only mine -- Central America’s largest
PanamaArgentina's Milei ends Washington visit with optimism
President-elect Javier Milei expressed satisfaction with his US visit and announced Luis Caputo as economy minister
ArgentinaViolence and food insecurity will worsen in Haiti
The people of Haiti face increasing dangers, both immediate and longer-term
HaitiBolivia will join amid doubts over the Mercosur bloc
Brazil has become the final member to ratify Bolivia's full membership in the Mercosur bloc
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