Latin America
Arevalo will steer gradual improvements in Guatemala
Guatemalans have chosen their new president, on promises of change and action on corruption
GuatemalaEcuador’s election run-off result will be tight
Gonzalez, long considered the presidential election frontrunner, will take on a surprise opponent in October’s run-off
EcuadorNew Brazil infrastructure plan still faces obstacles
The government has launched a New Growth Acceleration Programme in a bid to reinvigorate infrastructure investments
BrazilParaguay's Pena will face major governance challenges
President Santiago Pena took office on August 15 with promises to boost job creation and foreign investment
ParaguayChallenges lie ahead for El Salvador's economy
While El Salvador remains resilient, its macroeconomic fundamentals are fragile
El SalvadorSupply will not match demand for high-purity phosphate
Phosphate rock is key to the decarbonisation race as makes up 30% of the value of lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries
InternationalBullrich may struggle to win Argentine presidency
Former Security Minister Patricia Bullrich has won the presidential nomination of the main opposition coalition
ArgentinaCuban discontent will be muted despite economic woes
Amid a collapse of domestic production, Cuba has liberalised imports
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