Latin America
Technology offers hope in tackling water scarcity
Improvements in technology, and cooperation in using it, could help to address water shortage challenges worldwide
InternationalHonduras frustrations over lack of reforms will mount
The Castro administration is facing accusations of having failed to deliver improved living standards
HondurasParaguayan opposition may rally against Colorado moves
An opposition senator has been expelled under questionable circumstances amid constitutional reform concerns
ParaguayBolivia political divisions will deepen pre-elections
MAS divisions offer an opportunity to the opposition, but its own fragmented nature could spoil its election changes
BoliviaDecarbonising steel will be a long-term challenge
Steel output accounts for 7% of global carbon emissions and decarbonised steel production capacity remains minimal
InternationalLatin America's renewable energy growth may hit limits
System integration challenges look set to become an increasing obstacle to expanding renewable energy
Latin AmericaBrazil banks foresee renewed lending growth this year
The loan growth rate fell into single-digit territory last year after increasing by nearly 15% in 2022
BrazilNew Brazil industrial plan will face uncertainties
The government last month unveiled ‘New Industry Brazil’, a plan intended to restore industrial competitiveness
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