Latin America
Oversupplied platinum faces uncertain future
The uncertain outlook for platinum use will cloud prospects for miners and refiners in the sector
InternationalBusiness sectors divided ahead of Brazil elections
President Jair Bolsonaro enjoys strong support from some business sectors, but others are leaning towards his rival
BrazilCommodities drive Brazil's record trade surplus
Brazil is on target for another record trade surplus in 2022 as total foreign trade also continues to rise
BrazilMexico will prioritise US ties over China
Chinese investment in Mexico will continue to grow but US interests will remain dominant
MexicoConspiracy theories will stoke Argentine instability
The Senate has passed a bill tripling the membership of the Supreme Court, which the Lower House is set to reject
ArgentinaMexico energy dispute will not break USMCA
Mexico’s electricity sector remains in limbo, but talks ultimately are likely to bring about solutions
MexicoCaribbean republican shift may be slow and limited
Caribbean moves to replace the monarch as head of state will expand following the death of Queen Elizabeth II
CaribbeanBrazil election poses rising fiscal risks for 2023
President Jair Bolsonaro has pushed a series of public spending measures ahead of the October 2 elections
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