Latin America

Manufacturing activity has decelerated sharply in most major economies since the beginning of the year

Former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and incumbent Jair Bolsonaro will go to a run-off on October 30

The government has proposed a structural reform of the health system but political support is in doubt

Financial market turmoil will increase Ecuador’s reliance on the IMF in particular, but China ties will also strengthen

Insurers are keen to avoid offering coverage for expensive state-sponsored cyberattacks

The public has approved a set of liberal law changes, but the result highlights political weakness

Mexico’s location makes it an attractive nearshoring destination, but the country may struggle to take full advantage

Washington has warned that it will reconsider sanctions easing in a bid to put pressure on President Nicolas Maduro