Latin America
Cartes faces unprecedented crime pressures in Paraguay
The former president faces criminal allegations that put the ruling party's electoral hegemony in doubt
ParaguayLatin American pandemic impacts will be long-term
The UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean says poverty is still greater than before the pandemic
Latin AmericaUS midterms will limit Venezuela policy options
Pre-election pressures in the United States are limiting room for manoeuvre on the Venezuelan crisis
VenezuelaElectric transport will transform the lithium sector
Lithium prices surged in 2021 as demand far outgrew supply
InternationalBrazil voter priorities may turn against Bolsonaro
Opinion polls show that voters are increasingly concerned about the economic and social outlook
BrazilDemocratic backsliding creates new risks
In recent years authoritarianism has risen in many countries, while major democracies have suffered backsliding
InternationalAnez trial to compound Bolivia political polarisation
The former president faces a potentially lengthy prison sentence when her trial concludes
BoliviaHigh gas prices should moderate in coming months
Despite uncertainty around Russian supply, gas prices in Europe and Asia have fallen from the record levels of late 2021
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