Latin America
Ecuador blackout to heighten calls for power spending
Ecuadorans have become used to power cuts, but nationwide blackouts are unusual
EcuadorNew Petrobras CEO may hew to Brazil government's line
The new CEO of Petrobras, Magda Chambriard, took over formally yesterday
BrazilGlobal FDI flows will improve very modestly this year
UNCTAD expects global FDI flows to pick up modestly this year after a decline of more than 10% last year
InternationalAntitrust probe is a key risk for Apple’s AI ambition
Apple has announced 'Apple Intelligence' as its response to the artificial intelligence boom
InternationalColombia pension reform will face further challenges
Government pension reform proposals have passed, marking a major legislative victory for the president
ColombiaEcuador’s China visa move will not harm ties
Ecuador is a major transit point for Chinese migrants heading for the United States
EcuadorSurpluses will be difficult to sustain in Argentina
The government again achieved primary and global (after interest payments) surpluses in May
ArgentinaUS defence reliance on imported key minerals is a risk
The US arms sector relies on importing strategic materials, and the plans to ease this will take years to take effect
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