Chile

Splits in the governing coalition will undermine it but will not necessarily boost the main opposition

While the governing coalition lost city halls to the opposition, the main centre-right coalition is not soaring in polls

Yesterday's local elections highlight voter ennui rather than partisan shifts, with a record low turnout

The state copper company faces rising debt and a squeeze on capital for its development needs

The Chilean economy looks set to continue underperforming unless investment and terms of trade improve

Domestic and international factors conspire against a swift return to the strong growth of past years

Global copper prices are a drag on growth in the absence of greater diversification

The industry is trying to become more efficient as the metal's price struggles to rebound