Latin America
Carbon removal technologies face an uncertain future
Interest and investment in carbon removal technology is rising
InternationalNew Ecuador minister takes on two tough portfolios
Goncalves faces major challenges in both the energy and mines elements of his new post
EcuadorSaudi Arabia eyes investments in Brazil and beyond
Saudi Arabia's Future Investment Initiative has held its first Latin American regional meeting in Rio de Janeiro
BrazilRussia will seek to exploit BRICS chairmanship
Russia hosted a meeting of the expanded BRICS in Nizhny Novgorod last month
RussiaVenezuela-US direct talks will resume pre-election
President Nicolas Maduro yesterday said he had agreed to restart direct talks with Washington, suspended in April
VenezuelaUncertainties will increase Argentina market concerns
Doubts over the government's next moves on domestic debt and exchange controls hit shares, the peso and bonds yesterday
ArgentinaPanama’s Mulino may struggle to meet supporters’ hopes
Panama’s new president has taken office, promising to address myriad socioeconomic challenges
PanamaUruguay party slates will face pre-election divisions
Political parties held their simultaneous presidential primaries yesterday, in addition to a vote on pension reforms
Uruguay