Latin America
Chile's persistent labour informality poses challenges
Nearly 30% of the Chilean workforce is informal, making it harder to achieve higher productivity and pension levels
ChileLatin American fintechs will expand at a slower pace
There were more than 3,000 fintech firms in Latin America and the Caribbean by the end of 2023
Latin AmericaNicaragua’s ties with Russia will continue to deepen
Numerous recent developments point to a conscious effort by President Daniel Ortega to strengthen ties with Moscow
NicaraguaGuatemala-Mexico ties look set to strengthen
Guatemala’s ties with both Mexico and the United States are improving under Arevalo
GuatemalaRights moves will further tarnish Peru government
The president faces charges in the International Criminal Court, even as Congress curbs past human rights prosecutions
PeruBrazil drug policy changes could worsen the problem
Congress is considering a constitutional amendment to expand the range of drug-related offences punishable by prison
BrazilProtracted recession now appears likely in Argentina
The economy entered technical recession in the first quarter, while unemployment has continued to rise
ArgentinaCarbon removal technologies face an uncertain future
Interest and investment in carbon removal technology is rising
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