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Mexico National Guard militarisation is highly likely
The government is quickly pressing ahead with security sector reforms
MexicoGradual, steady growth will continue in Guatemala
Guatemala is resilient to shocks, but it is heavily reliant on remittances and faces increasing structural gaps
GuatemalaElections remain a long way off in Haiti
Haiti is taking steps towards holding new elections, but security and democratic normality still seem distant prospects
HaitiRising copper investments will boost output in Chile
Investments in copper have been increasing and are expected to show a new surge in the next few years
ChileColombia attack will probably mark end of ELN talks
An attack in Arauca resulted in dozens of casualties and dealt a major blow to Petro’s Total Peace project
ColombiaJudicial reform will hit investor confidence in Mexico
Fresh foreign investment has plummeted in Mexico this year, against a backdrop of anticipation of major reforms
MexicoPeru's growth forecasts appear overly optimistic
The government is predicting annual GDP growth of some 3% over the 2025-28 period after a forecast 3.2% this year
PeruArgentina budget proposal will face massive obstacles
President Javier Milei has introduced a draft budget implying further deep spending cuts
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