Latin America
Prospects for Mexico in 2023
The coming year looks set to be dominated by inflation concerns and elections, both local and national
MexicoPeruvian Congress will keep up pressure on Castillo
President Pedro Castillo has named a new prime minister, who will require a congressional vote of confidence
PeruProspects for Venezuela in 2023
Economic recovery, opposition talks and US-Venezuela relations will be key ahead of the 2024 presidential election
VenezuelaCOP27 points to mixed progress on climate issues
There was surprise progress on the loss and damage issue at COP27 despite frustrations within the climate negotiations
InternationalProspects for Brazil in 2023
President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva takes office on January 1 with a sprawling coalition and strong opposition
BrazilMexico’s external deficits increase but are manageable
A strong peso is pushing up Mexico’s external deficits
MexicoFTX collapse will not spell end of crypto industry
FTX's collapse has raised concerns that the crypto industry now faces an existential risk
InternationalHaiti faces increased challenges on all fronts
Socio-political and economic difficulties are nothing new for Haiti, but crises this year are spiralling dramatically
Haiti