Latin America

  • Jan 22
  • 7 min read

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

Brazil
  • Jan 19
  • 7 min read

Ecuador’s security crisis will deepen

This month has brought a marked escalation in a security crisis that has plagued Ecuador since the late 2010s

Ecuador
  • Jan 17
  • 7 min read

Nepotism scandal will pose reform risks in Paraguay

A new nepotism scandal is shaking Paraguay's political system even as President Santiago Pena promises reforms

Paraguay
  • Jan 16
  • 7 min read

Maduro 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
  • Jan 16
  • 7 min read

'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

Colombia
  • Jan 15
  • 7 min read

Lithium 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

Chile
  • Jan 12
  • 7 min read

Mexico will borrow heavily in 2024

Mexico has made a record bond issue, reflecting the country’s increased deficit

Mexico
  • Jan 11
  • 7 min read

Colombia’s economy faces sluggish growth in 2024

Colombia faces inflation issues and remains vulnerable to external shocks; government policies will affect investment

Colombia