Latin America
Blackout may prompt renewed repression in Venezuela
A blackout on August 30 affected most of the country, with President Nicolas Maduro blaming it on opposition sabotage
VenezuelaPolicy problems will raise banking risks in Argentina
Banking performance has been improving but remains susceptible to the impact of debt, fiscal and monetary policies
ArgentinaCartel blows will worsen violence in Sinaloa, Mexico
The security forces have made numerous arrests recently of Sinaloa Cartel leaders and individuals close to them
MexicoInternational forest revival methods will improve
Reforestation faces many challenges, but projects and studies are improving understanding of how best to move forward
InternationalBrazil Central Bank nominee may appease markets
The president has nominated ally Gabriel Galipolo to become the next Central Bank chief
BrazilHonduras-US relations could sour over extradition
US criticism of Honduran ministers has prompted an angry backlash from Tegucigalpa
HondurasMover seeks to drive Brazil's automotive modernisation
The government has launched the Mover plan to boost investments in decarbonising the automotive sector
BrazilMarkets warn of new debt restructuring in Argentina
Moody's Argentina has warned that debt maturities may be unpayable unless a new restructuring is agreed
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