Latin America

  • Feb 9
  • 7 min read

New term to bring new issues for El Salvador’s Bukele

Though official results are not yet confirmed, the former president has clearly secured re-election

El Salvador
  • Feb 7
  • 7 min read

Drug trafficking will worsen insecurity in Costa Rica

After decades of relative peace, Costa Rica is seeing a rapid increase in drug violence

Costa Rica
  • Feb 6
  • 7 min read

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

Chile
  • Feb 6
  • 7 min read

AI global surge creates environmental paradox

The artificial intelligence (AI) boom is drawing attention to its environmental footprint

International
  • Feb 5
  • 7 min read

Inflation and inequality to pressure Cuban government

Reforms are inevitable but will be politically sensitive, and public discontent is increasing

Cuba
  • Feb 2
  • 7 min read

Exclusion 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

Brazil
  • Feb 2
  • 7 min read

Panama Canal woes will have local and global impacts

The Panama Canal has suffered serious water shortages in recent months, and the crisis is deepening

Panama
  • Jan 31
  • 6 min read

Colombia 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

Colombia