Latin America
New cabinet picks underline continuity in Mexico
The incoming president has named more members of her top team -- all well-known faces
MexicoNew minister may point to Argentine cabinet changes
Federico Sturzenegger will be sworn in to head the newly created deregulation and state transformation ministry today
ArgentinaFood prices have likely entered a higher ‘new normal’
World food prices continued to ease in June, led by cereal and meat, although remain far above 2013-18 levels
InternationalVenezuela-US talks resume as CITGO sale delayed
A New York court yesterday ruled that Venezuelan law should apply in the CITGO debt case, as bilateral talks resumed
VenezuelaFiscal prudence promises may fall short in Brazil
The president has agreed to significant spending cuts, according to his finance minister, but deficit concerns persist
BrazilKey minister may compound Colombia assembly confusion
The president has made several new ministerial appointments
ColombiaWorld trade rebound will remain milder than past rates
World trade volumes grew by about 2% in the first half of the year
InternationalProtracted recession now appears likely in Argentina
The economy entered technical recession in the first quarter, while unemployment has continued to rise
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