Latin America
Immunity issue will raise Paraguay governance fears
Supporters of former President Horacio Cartes are seeking to have his successor's immunity from prosecution lifted
ParaguayInflation will challenge spending goals in Argentina
Inflation reached 11% month-on-month in March and will rise faster if transport subsidies end as planned in May
ArgentinaArgentina political messaging may raise uncertainties
President Javier Milei has doubled down on his support for Israel and his alliance with X owner Elon Musk
ArgentinaContamination will compound Mexico City water woes
An unidentified substance in part of Mexico City’s water supply is thought to be some form of oil or lubricant
MexicoEcuador Mexican embassy raid is likely to backfire
The raid on Mexico’s embassy breaks with diplomatic norms and has prompted domestic and international condemnation
EcuadorDissident death will fuel Chile-Venezuela hostilities
A Chilean prosecutor said yesterday that the death of dissident Ronald Ojeda appeared to have been planned from Caracas
ChileGovernment will face an uncertain outlook in Argentina
A new general strike is planned next month, while the government confronts internal splits as well as opposition anger
ArgentinaForeign intervention in Haiti risks fierce backlash
The gangs’ stranglehold over Haiti complicates the establishment of a new government and security deployments
Haiti