Latin America
Seabed mining to advance despite climate risks
The green transition and geopolitical risks to mineral supply chains will intensify seabed mining
InternationalMexico’s poverty approach will prolong mixed results
The government’s success on addressing poverty is highly questionable
MexicoChile constitutional reform will not bring consensus
The Constitutional Council completed its draft of a proposed new constitution on October 30
ChileColombia’s local elections deal a blow to Petro
Colombia’s conservative and centrist opposition has been strengthened by widespread local election victories
ColombiaChinese investment in Latin America will be selective
Chinese corporations are focusing on renewable energy, strategic minerals and electric vehicles
Latin AmericaCarbon offsets face credibility issues globally
Carbon offsetting plays a key role in meeting climate goals, but success can be difficult to measure
InternationalVenezuela opposition candidate will face obstacles
Maria Corina Machado won a landslide victory in the October 22 opposition primary, albeit on low turnout
VenezuelaCompromises extend G20 cooperation amid little success
The G20 remains the premier forum for international economic cooperation but can do little to solve global problems
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