Latin America
More Colombian state intervention in health is likely
A Senate vote to shelve proposed healthcare reforms has forced the government to reassess its strategy for change
ColombiaSlow and stuttering rebound for global manufacturing
Global manufacturing prospects are improving in spite of supply chain troubles and continued contraction in Europe
InternationalBrazil renewables will gain priority amid challenges
Brazil is seeking to boost investment in renewables but also continues to emphasise hydrocarbons development
BrazilMexico will be a key player in US-China trade tensions
Mexico may be providing a workaround to US tariffs on Chinese trade
MexicoMining will stoke tensions in Ecuador
The president is keen to develop the mining sector further, but opposition to it is widespread and well organised
EcuadorOpposition will struggle for consensus in Venezuela
Thirteen opposition candidates registered for July presidential elections, but the main contenders were unable to do so
VenezuelaIndonesia oversupply will further tighten world nickel
The nickel market will be under pressure from oversupply and from its environmental unfriendliness into the 2030s
InternationalPeru's governance problems are set to increase
Six ministers have resigned following police raids on President Dina Boluarte's home in the so-called 'Rolexgate' probe
Peru