Latin America
Weak global activity will limit growth in oil demand
Faltering global economic prospects weigh on oil demand growth and proactive OPEC+ may respond with further output cuts
InternationalCorporate risk management will include social media
Financial services firms have embraced social media for marketing and customer service, but it is a two-way street
InternationalColombia to deepen China trade and political ties
Colombia’s deepening relationship with China comes with risks and opportunities alike
ColombiaParaguay ruling party frictions may hit governability
President-elect Santiago Pena will face challenges from both within and outside his Colorado Party
ParaguayMore renewable deployment is key to meet climate aims
The ecosystem around renewable deployment needs to accelerate by 2030 to get on track for climate goals
InternationalMexico’s high interest rates will support strong peso
The strength of the peso will please many in Mexico, who consider it a sign of a strong economy
MexicoShipping industry seems slow to turn to wind power
Designers are experimenting with new ways of capturing the free resource of wind power to propel decarbonised ships
InternationalEcuador faces a turbulent leadup to fresh elections
The president has dissolved parliament, framing the move as a democratic exit to a political crisis
Ecuador