Chile

Growth will pick up this year and next but US-China tariff battles and competitiveness concerns pose worries

The two largest regional trading blocs have agreed on an 'action plan' to boost integration

Despite the impact of recent student protests, moves toward gender equality face an uphill struggle

Startups using technological platforms to offer digital financial services are growing in several market segments

Controversies persist around the functions of the Constitutional Tribunal but the reform process will not be a priority

The pope's unusual apology for his handling of sexual abuse claims in Chile will not stop the shift away from the church

The planned reform of the police service follows recent scandals and concerns over lack of accountability

Investigations into past human rights crimes face rising challenges due to lack of political will and broader pushback