Latin America
Brazil food security improves but inequality persists
Nearly 30% of Brazil's population faced some degree of food insecurity in the latter part of 2023
BrazilSouth Africa may oppose world’s largest mining deal
Australian mining giant BHP would likely sell off mines in Southern Africa if it absorbed Anglo American
South AfricaHoneymoon period of Panama’s Mulino will be brief
Panama’s new president will have to navigate a fragmented legislature and several contentious socio-political challenges
PanamaAmericas Act seeks to recover US role in Latin America
US lawmakers have introduced a bill in Congress to create the 'Americas Partnership' with Latin America
Latin AmericaClimate needs and debt to hit lower-income states hard
Higher US rates for longer risk increasing debt interest costs for developing states and lowering climate spending
InternationalBolivia party divisions point to turbulent election
Bolivia’s ruling party is facing bitter internal struggles, as are opposition parties
BoliviaBrazil-France alliance may boost Amazon efforts
The presidents of Brazil and France have signed two documents promising action on environmental issues
BrazilEnd of post-1945 economic order bodes ill for growth
The global liberal order is atrophying as underlying political preferences and wealth distribution move out of synch
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