Latin America
Concerns over Chile's China dependence will mount
China has greatly increased its share of Chile's foreign trade and its investments in the country in recent years
ChileBrazil's first-quarter growth will not be sustained
GDP expanded by 0.8% quarter-on-quarter and 2.5% year-on-year in the first three months of 2024
BrazilArgentina pensions dispute could damage Milei
The Lower House yesterday passed a modification to how pensions are calculated, which the president has promised to veto
ArgentinaNew Colombia peace talks have questionable prospects
A new peace process is a positive step forward, but time pressures and distrust pose challenges
ColombiaDemand for sustainable aviation fuels will soar
Widespread mandatary commitments for aviation fuel blending imply strong demand for Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF)
InternationalClimate change poses power risks in Central America
Central American countries are running into serious difficulties due to natural and man-made factors
Central AmericaFloods are predicted to become more common in Brazil
A new report attributes the recent Rio Grande do Sul floods to climate change, with more frequent such events predicted
BrazilMexico political violence will endure post-election
Recent elections were impacted heavily by political violence, which looks likely to continue unabated
Mexico
