Latin America
Uruguay's green hydrogen projects will face opposition
The government has signed a memorandum of understanding with Chile's HIF Global for a USD6bn green hydrogen plant
UruguayTrial will not prompt clean-up of Honduran politics
The former president was the lone defendant, but witnesses’ claims spoiled any government hope of a political boost
HondurasGeopolitics of AI technical standards will heat up
Technical standards for artificial intelligence (AI) will emerge slowly but geopolitical rifts over it will be intense
InternationalChina's presence in Central America will strengthen
Central America’s ties with Taiwan have loosened, as governments have increasingly sought closer Chinese relations
Central AmericaBrazil's Central Bank will expand Pix payments system
The Central Bank's instant payments system, launched in 2020, now has over 160 million registered users
BrazilAmazon rainforest faces existential climate risk
Droughts are becoming increasingly severe and common, and could push the Amazon to breaking point
Latin AmericaCamargo to affect institutional legitimacy in Colombia
Colombia is about to inaugurate a new attorney general, who will serve until 2028
ColombiaFrente Amplio merger will not solve Chile challenges
The two main parties in the governing coalition have voted to merge ahead of next year's elections
Chile
