Latin America
Peru's growth will remain sluggish this year
Government forecasts of 3% growth this year look highly optimistic after a small contraction last year
PeruCeasefire suspension will drive insecurity in Colombia
Insecurity in south-western Colombia has pushed the government into partly suspending its ceasefire with the rebel EMC
ColombiaVenezuelan migrants could boost host countries' growth
Various recent studies point to the potential economic benefits arising from the arrival of large numbers of Venezuelans
Latin AmericaFiscal and external challenges lie ahead for Panama
As elections near, the closure of a major mine points to a slowdown in growth in 2024, and fiscal and social risks
PanamaMexico’s Sheinbaum looks set to maintain AMLO’s legacy
The president’s favoured successor has led election polling since it began, and looks on track for a clear victory
MexicoImmunity issue will raise Paraguay governance fears
Supporters of former President Horacio Cartes are seeking to have his successor's immunity from prosecution lifted
ParaguayEcuador Mexican embassy raid is likely to backfire
The raid on Mexico’s embassy breaks with diplomatic norms and has prompted domestic and international condemnation
EcuadorBrazil social media legal vacuum poses controversies
The recent clashes between X owner Elon Musk and a Supreme Court justice highlight the lack of social media regulations
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