Latin America
Right-wing parties seek new options in Latin America
The weakness of traditional conservative parties and the rise of left-of-centre leaders pose challenges for the right
Latin AmericaMexico’s northern ‘free zone’ faces inbuilt challenges
A northern ‘free zone’ designed to take advantage of Mexico’s US links is failing to meet expectations
MexicoPeru's formalisation of small mining is long-term task
The government is seeking to bring small and artisanal miners into the formal sector
PeruNorthern Mexico’s drought challenges will persist
Drought is exacerbating water shortages in Monterrey, creating socioeconomic discontent
MexicoChina’s dual circulation goals alter commodity markets
China is seeking to reduce its vulnerability to global commodity markets as part of its 'Dual Circulation' strategy
InternationalForeign policy faces uncertainty and dispute in Chile
Long-standing consensus over Chile's pragmatic foreign policy is fraying amid debate about the constitutional referendum
ChileCosts rise as urban climate harm outpaces policymaking
Urban areas account for about 70% of carbon emissions and in parallel suffer increasingly frequent climate disruption
InternationalColombia changes will boost Venezuela's Maduro
Normalisation of trade and political ties with Colombia will help shore up the Venezuelan government
Venezuela
