Latin America
Tarcisio de Freitas will rise on the right in Brazil
Sao Paulo Governor Tarcisio de Freitas is establishing himself as a rising star among Brazil's right-of-centre leaders
BrazilSkilled out-migration will remain high in Mexico
Over 1.4 million highly skilled Mexicans are living and working abroad according to a new study
MexicoTemporary weakness obscures long-term lithium growth
Lithium prices have fallen sharply this year, triggered by China’s EV subsidies ending
InternationalArgentine economic outlook will worsen this year
Month-on-month inflation reached its highest level to date under the current government
ArgentinaGlobal spyware industry will expand despite scrutiny
The surveillance-for-hire industry faces unprecedented scrutiny from governments, the media and civil society
InternationalGlobal cocaine trade will evolve rapidly
The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on the cocaine trade, which is a hotbed of development and innovation
InternationalMexico's dual labour market hinders development
Mexico has a dual labour market with starkly contrasting characteristics
MexicoConflicting agendas may stymie Brazil reform plans
The federal government must negotiate reform votes with powerful state governors whose interests differ from Brasilia's
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