Latin America
Geopolitical shifts will boost Caribbean-India ties
The 15-member Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and India held their second summit in November 2024
CaribbeanTariffs add to trade distortion in energy markets
US tariffs on energy trade apply another layer of trade distortion to energy markets
InternationalCanal tensions pose risks and opportunities for Panama
Trump’s return to the White House has seen tensions soar over control of the Panama Canal
PanamaClimate issues pose Latin America food security risks
Climate changes and extreme weather events deepen challenges to the region's food security according to a new report
Latin AmericaChinese dominance will influence global dysprosium use
Demand is rising from many uses for heavy rare earth dysprosium; Chinese refiners control 99.9% of global supply
InternationalIMF deal brings costs and benefits for El Salvador
A new IMF deal brings some economic advantages but may not be wholly welcomed by the president or the public
El SalvadorUS anti-clean energy push hits world energy transition
The US policy shift away from clean energy and foreign aid towards fossil fuels will affect the global energy transition
InternationalInterior minister's ouster will weaken Peru's Boluarte
Congress passed a motion of censure against Interior Minister Juan Jose Santivanez by a wide margin on March 21
Peru
