Latin America
Paraguay-Brazil Itaipu deal will not ease concerns
The two countries have reached a new agreement on the sale of electricity from the binational Itaipu dam
ParaguayArgentina gas problems may worsen short-term outlook
The government says natural gas supplies will return to normal after shortages and supply cuts this week
ArgentinaMexico election upset would prompt shock and backlash
The government candidate has maintained a near-unassailable polling lead throughout the election campaign
MexicoClimate adaptation risks being dangerously underfunded
The OECD report ‘Climate Finance and the USD100bn goal’ gives new detail on climate funding to developing economies
InternationalWorkforce underuse fuels political instability
The International Labour Organization has reduced its forecast for global unemployment but highlights workforce underuse
InternationalCorruption to present ongoing challenges in Mexico
Mexican voters are angry about corruption, but probably do not expect any real action to address the matter
MexicoHaiti’s new prime minister will face major challenges
The appointment of a prime minister is a step forward but Kenyan police deployments could prompt a furious gang response
HaitiEU rift may have limited Venezuela election impact
The National Electoral Council has rescinded the invitation to the EU to send observers to monitor July's elections
Venezuela
