Latin America
Mexico'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
BrazilPeru's Boluarte will stay in office at least for now
Right-wing parties in Congress have rejected the president's impeachment and appear set to sustain her for now at least
PeruColombia pension reform is unlikely to pass intact
Successive governments have tried and failed to introduce pension reform; this one will also struggle
ColombiaArgentine automotive output recovers but woes persist
The auto sector's output has been rising, especially in the light utility vehicles segment
ArgentinaPDVSA problems will have wider fallout in Venezuela
The oil minister has resigned and 42 have been arrested following an audit at state oil company PDVSA
VenezuelaEcuador political crisis looks set to deepen
With an impeachment vote looming, the president is weighing up his options
EcuadorBolsonaro may struggle to lead Brazil's opposition
Former President Jair Bolsonaro returned to Brazil on March 30 after three months in the United States
Brazil