Latin America
Bolivia presidential election is highly unpredictable
Voters look keen for a change of president; while options are narrowing, no candidate has emerged as a clear favourite
Oil licences' end will drive recession in Venezuela
Two further companies have confirmed US revocation of their Venezuelan licences, with others likely also affected
Geopolitical shifts will boost Caribbean-India ties
The 15-member Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and India held their second summit in November 2024
Tariffs add to trade distortion in energy markets
US tariffs on energy trade apply another layer of trade distortion to energy markets
InternationalRubio Guyana visit will raise tensions with Venezuela
The US secretary of state yesterday warned that Venezuelan aggression against Guyana would bring "consequences"
VenezuelaColombia-US tensions over migration will endure
A diplomatic visit appears to have smoothed over bilateral tensions, but they are likely to resurface
ColombiaIMF announcement will not dispel Argentina doubts
The economy minister yesterday announced that a new IMF deal is close, in a bid to stem exchange rate pressures
ArgentinaCanal tensions pose risks and opportunities for Panama
Trump’s return to the White House has seen tensions soar over control of the Panama Canal
PanamaBolsonaro trial will bolster his competitors in Brazil
Five Supreme Court justices have voted to put former President Jair Bolsonaro and seven others on trial on coup charges
Brazil
