Latin America
Provincial conflicts will heighten risks in Argentina
The governor of a key hydrocarbons province has threatened to halt production amid a dispute with the central government
ArgentinaCampaign style may help Mexico's Galvez gain traction
The presidential favourite is a competent defender of a popular status quo, but her rival is an effective communicator
MexicoWTO meeting to struggle to make progress in key areas
The WTO Ministerial Conference gets underway today with an agenda of contentious issues
InternationalFast Ecuador security wins stoke longer-term issues
The government’s crackdown on crime appears to be having some success, but challenges may mount
EcuadorAMLO rumours will divide Mexican opinion pre-election
The president’s handling of a story on corruption rumours raises questions about his respect for reporters’ safety
MexicoSlow growth may hit trust in Colombia’s government
Critics claim that low budgetary execution, politicised spending and contractual uncertainty will hit growth in 2024
ColombiaVenezuela refugee seizure in Chile will bring tensions
A former Venezuelan military officer with refugee status was kidnapped from his Santiago home yesterday
VenezuelaIMF doubts will mount amid Argentina's economic woes
Members of an IMF team visiting Buenos Aires reportedly questioned the political and social sustainability of austerity
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