Latin America

  • Mar 22, 2023
  • 7 min read

Americanas raises corporate debt concerns in Brazil

Retailer Americanas has presented a draft reorganisation plan following disclosure of heavy unforeseen losses

Brazil
  • Mar 21, 2023
  • 6 min read

Costa Rica’s refugee stance may harden

Costa Rica's refugee response system is under severe pressure and may prove unsustainable

Costa Rica
  • Mar 17, 2023
  • 7 min read

Floods expose continuing state weaknesses in Peru

Severe landslides and flooding have caused widespread damage to homes and infrastructure in the western Andes this month

Peru
  • Mar 17, 2023
  • 7 min read

Mexico policy ambiguity may hinder nearshoring

The government is keen to attract foreign private investment, but often on unclear terms

Mexico
  • Mar 16, 2023
  • 7 min read

Colombian aviation faces opportunities and risks

Over-concentration in the airline market has prompted anti-trust action by regulators

Colombia
  • Mar 14, 2023
  • 7 min read

Chile reform defeat heralds mounting challenges

President Gabriel Boric has reshuffled his cabinet following the narrow defeat of his proposed tax reform in Congress

Chile
  • Mar 14, 2023
  • 7 min read

Venezuelan political processes sideline civil society

With general elections looming, Hugo Chavez, dead for the past decade, remains by far the most popular political leader

Venezuela
  • Mar 13, 2023
  • 12 min read

SVB failure spells contagion but not systemic risk

Major global tech lender Silicon Valley Bank and crypto lender Signature Bank have collapsed in quick succession

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