Latin America
Housing market distortions will hinder economic growth
Relatively high home ownership raises at least as many wider economic costs as benefits
InternationalPeru's growth forecasts appear overly optimistic
The government is predicting annual GDP growth of some 3% over the 2025-28 period after a forecast 3.2% this year
PeruVenezuela stance may hit approval of Colombia’s Petro
Petro has criticised Venezuela’s lack of electoral transparency but will still be painted by opponents as backing Maduro
ColombiaUS pressures could undermine Cartes power in Paraguay
New US sanctions affecting the former president have prompted Asuncion to call for the ambassador's expedited departure
ParaguayMexico’s Sheinbaum will inherit major Pemex challenges
The state oil firm has reduced its debt levels slightly under AMLO, but it still faces major financial troubles
MexicoBrazil X controversy highlights regulatory challenges
A Supreme Court justice suspended social media platform X on August 30 after it failed to comply with judicial orders
BrazilMorena to pursue major constitutional change in Mexico
Morena’s legislative supermajority could allow it to modify the constitution without consulting the opposition
MexicoVenezuela cabinet reshuffle points up Maduro weakness
President Nicolas Maduro has reshuffled his cabinet following July 28th's widely disputed elections
Venezuela
