Latin America
Brazil congressional inquiry adds to Bolsonaro's woes
A congressional commission has recommended prosecuting the former president and 60 others over the January 8 riots
BrazilRenminbi loan will meet Argentina IMF payment for now
The government will borrow further from the People's Bank of China to meet IMF repayments falling due this month
ArgentinaIPCC-style AI safety body would face old challenges
Senior technology leaders have proposed an international AI safety body that is modelled on the IPCC
InternationalVenezuela election deal may ease US sanctions moves
The government and opposition yesterday reached a framework deal for holding a general election in late 2024
VenezuelaMore attacks on protesters are likely in Guatemala
Protesters are generating widespread disruption in Guatemala, putting themselves at risk of violence
GuatemalaHigher rates for longer will fuel corporate distress
Firms need to repay or roll over some USD5.5tn of corporate debt obligations in 2024, with interest rates still high
InternationalEcuador’s Noboa will struggle in office
Ecuadorans have elected a young and inexperienced president to address major social, economic and political challenges
EcuadorAntimicrobial resistance will increase internationally
Antimicrobial resistance is curtailing the effectiveness of antibiotics, creating a problem for treatment and operations
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