Latin America
US sanctions moves may have limited Venezuela impact
Government-opposition talks will restart today following reports of a preliminary deal between Washington and Caracas
VenezuelaColombia-Israel tensions will intensify
The Colombian president has slammed Israel’s actions towards Gaza
ColombiaAuthoritarian appeal is rising in South America
With no ‘pure’ military regimes in place in this century, memories are fading
Latin AmericaEcuador’s Noboa faces a short and difficult presidency
Noboa’s positive, transformative rhetoric masks the magnitude of the challenge he faces over the next year-and-a-half
EcuadorNoboa may have slight edge in tight Ecuador vote
A snap election, marred by killings and soaring crime, is coming to a head
EcuadorWorsening inflation will drive Argentina crisis risk
Inflation exceeded 100% in the first nine months of 2023, after reaching 12.7% month-on-month in September
ArgentinaEl Salvador security improvements may not last
El Salvador’s gangs have been dealt a blow, and may never be the same again, but lasting security is far from guaranteed
El SalvadorFears mount as Argentine peso passes ARS1,000:USD1
Far-right libertarian Javier Milei doubled down on his attacks on the peso yesterday as the parallel rate crumbled
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