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Drug case will undermine critics of Mexico government
The sentencing of a former public security secretary is a major embarrassment for Mexico’s opposition
MexicoHonduras’s economic outlook for 2025 is positive
The economy will probably grow steadily in the coming years, though economic and political challenges remain
HondurasOpinion polls highlight leadership problems in Brazil
Both the president and his predecessor receive limited support in latest opinion survey
BrazilNew mining projects may be slow to develop in Peru
Investments in new mining projects have been slowing in recent years although interest in lithium is now rising
PeruColombia COP16 threat will ensure tight security
Any security incident in Cali during the COP16 summit would be highly embarrassing for the government and the military
ColombiaVenezuela military shake-up points to Maduro weakness
President Nicolas Maduro has replaced a number of military leaders but ratified Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez
VenezuelaPort deal will boost Salvadoran infrastructure plans
Expansion of transport infrastructure could help make El Salvador a shipping hub
El SalvadorSlow security action risks worsening Haiti challenges
International security support to Haiti has brought some successes but remains lacklustre
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