Latin America
Brazil-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
InternationalGlobal AI regulations will diverge
Most policymakers agree that AI needs regulating, but key AI players are taking highly divergent approaches
InternationalOpposition will force strategy shifts in Venezuela
An inexperienced opposition candidate may represent a serious challenge to President Nicolas Maduro's continuity
VenezuelaShipping is vulnerable to more severe disruption ahead
Some of the world’s key maritime energy and trade arteries are vulnerable
InternationalEl Salvador poverty will create problems for Bukele
The president's popularity appears to rest largely on his security policies, but attention is turning to the economy
El SalvadorGender-based rifts spotlight social media role
The online circulation of misogynistic content, especially among young men, is rising
InternationalRapid recovery will prove elusive in Argentina
The government recorded a small surplus in the first quarter, but austerity is further dampening recovery prospects
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