Latin America
New governance risks slowing deep-sea mining momentum
Leticia Carvalho, who is cautious on deep-sea mining, has been elected to lead the International Seabed Authority
InternationalFurther rate cuts could worsen Mexico inflation risks
The Central Bank has begun lowering interest rates in the hope that inflation will ease regardless
MexicoEconomic issues will persist in Trinidad and Tobago
GDP is forecast to rise by 2.4% this year after an estimated 2.1% growth in 2023
Trinidad and TobagoVotes threaten to compound Bolivia political turmoil
Various elections are approaching, as is a referendum, the results of which look likely to be highly contentious
BoliviaLatin American inequality will work against wealth tax
Prospects for tax reforms that could have a positive impact on inequality are marred by that inequality itself
Latin AmericaHarris will defend Biden's tighter immigration process
Security on the US southern border, including processing of migrants and asylum seekers, will be a major election issue
United StatesAI investments will take years to pay off
Over USD1tn has been invested in AI with the intention of lifting productivity
InternationalPeru coca cultivation will shift to more remote areas
Reports that coca cultivation diminished last year may be due to the fact that it is moving to less accessible areas
Peru
