Latin America
Renewed protests will fuel regional tensions in Peru
After dwindling in late December, protests re-emerged in southern Peru this week, with 19 people killed
PeruWashington spreads hosting duties for democracy summit
The United States will be one of five regional co-hosts for the second Summit for Democracy to be held in March
InternationalRiots may herald further attacks on Brazil's democracy
Some 1,500 people have been arrested following the storming of the presidential palace, Congress and Supreme Court
BrazilEcuador votes pose early test for Lasso in 2023
Ecuador is set to hold local elections and a referendum on reform in early February
EcuadorAbinader eyes re-election in the Dominican Republic
Times of crisis can make or break governments; President Luis Abinader’s has thrived
Dominican RepublicParaguay opposition woes point to Colorado continuity
Party primaries were held on December 18 ahead of April's general elections
ParaguayContainer shipping faces a normal down-cycle this year
Supply disruptions are easing in the container shipping market, demand has dropped sharply and freight rates will fall
InternationalUS-led group to boost coordination on ransomware
The US-led Counter Ransomware Initiative is beginning to make progress on its core agenda
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