Latin America
Chilean government's pension 'win' will prove limited
The government's pension reform bill has passed the Lower House but only after key provisions were eliminated
ChileAI global surge creates environmental paradox
The artificial intelligence (AI) boom is drawing attention to its environmental footprint
InternationalInflation and inequality to pressure Cuban government
Reforms are inevitable but will be politically sensitive, and public discontent is increasing
CubaExclusion will undermine Brazil’s carbon market plan
Brazil is moving towards creation of a national carbon market, but one which excludes the key agricultural sector
BrazilPanama Canal woes will have local and global impacts
The Panama Canal has suffered serious water shortages in recent months, and the crisis is deepening
PanamaColombia corruption scandal could shift power balance
The implication of opposition politicians in a corruption scandal has the potential to upend the Senate balance of power
ColombiaElection outlook becomes more uncertain in Venezuela
US sanctions could return after the Supreme Court upheld the political ban on the opposition presidential candidate
VenezuelaAmazon deforestation is set to accelerate in Peru
Revisions to Peru's forestry law will reduce environmental protections in favour of economic development in the Amazon
Peru