Latin America
Geopolitics of AI technical standards will heat up
Technical standards for artificial intelligence (AI) will emerge slowly but geopolitical rifts over it will be intense
InternationalChina's presence in Central America will strengthen
Central America’s ties with Taiwan have loosened, as governments have increasingly sought closer Chinese relations
Central AmericaBrazil's Central Bank will expand Pix payments system
The Central Bank's instant payments system, launched in 2020, now has over 160 million registered users
BrazilAmazon rainforest faces existential climate risk
Droughts are becoming increasingly severe and common, and could push the Amazon to breaking point
Latin AmericaCamargo to affect institutional legitimacy in Colombia
Colombia is about to inaugurate a new attorney general, who will serve until 2028
ColombiaFrente Amplio merger will not solve Chile challenges
The two main parties in the governing coalition have voted to merge ahead of next year's elections
ChileNo easy fix to fertiliser non-greenness
Nitrogen-based fertilisers are essential for food output but also a source of carbon emissions and nitrogen pollution
InternationalCosta Rica's medical device sector will grow further
Costa Rica’s medical device industry is booming, but still faces challenges
Costa Rica
