Latin America
Brazil foreign policy successes will prove elusive
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has restored Brazil’s global presence but has failed to achieve most of his goals
BrazilEcuador’s security crisis will deepen
This month has brought a marked escalation in a security crisis that has plagued Ecuador since the late 2010s
EcuadorNepotism scandal will pose reform risks in Paraguay
A new nepotism scandal is shaking Paraguay's political system even as President Santiago Pena promises reforms
ParaguayMaduro concerns could bring new Venezuela candidates
Although President Nicolas Maduro has lacked competitors until now, this could change if his re-election bid looks weak
Venezuela'Total peace' in Colombia will not materialise in 2024
'Total peace' is unlikely to result in agreements with all of the groups currently engaged in negotiations
ColombiaLithium deal aims to avoid missed opportunity in Chile
State copper company Codelco and private lithium producer SQM plan a joint venture to develop Chile's lithium reserves
ChileMexico will borrow heavily in 2024
Mexico has made a record bond issue, reflecting the country’s increased deficit
MexicoColombia’s economy faces sluggish growth in 2024
Colombia faces inflation issues and remains vulnerable to external shocks; government policies will affect investment
Colombia