US sanctions policy on Venezuela may backfire

Washington has warned that it will reconsider sanctions easing in a bid to put pressure on President Nicolas Maduro

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Mexico nearshoring gains may fall short of potential

Mexico’s location makes it an attractive nearshoring destination, but the country may struggle to take full advantage

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The latest proposed EU sanctions package will delineate but not finalise a Russian oil price cap

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Moscow is looking for ways to raise funding in tight circumstances; transactions in renminbi are seen as one solution

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Western sanctions against Russia are changing international trade flows; China has become an economic bridge

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A brief interruption in Druzhba pipeline flows underscores Central Europe’s colossal oil supply vulnerability

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Delhi has opted out of the trade pillar of the 14-country Indo-Pacific Economic Framework

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USAID yesterday announced an increase of USD376mn in US humanitarian aid to Venezuelans within and outside Venezuela

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If the currency slides when oil and gas revenue falls, the government may see depreciation as a welcome corrective

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The Biden administration is ramping up its assertiveness in the region, aiming to counter Russian and Chinese influence

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