Latin America

  • Apr 2
  • 2 min read

Peru's governance problems are set to increase

Six ministers have resigned following police raids on President Dina Boluarte's home in the so-called 'Rolexgate' probe

Peru
  • Apr 2
  • 2 min read

Mexico candidate killings will be hard to prevent

Campaigning leaves candidates highly vulnerable to attacks, which are common ahead of elections

Mexico
  • Mar 28
  • 2 min read

Uruguay's green hydrogen projects will face opposition

The government has signed a memorandum of understanding with Chile's HIF Global for a USD6bn green hydrogen plant

Uruguay
  • Mar 28
  • 2 min read

Rosales option will divide the Venezuelan opposition

Zulia Governor Manuel Rosales offered to cede his presidential candidacy if the opposition agrees a viable alternative

Venezuela
  • Mar 28
  • 2 min read

Stagflation will drive increasing Argentine poverty

Urban poverty rates rose sharply in the second half of 2023, in particular during the final quarter

Argentina
  • Mar 28
  • 2 min read

Ecuador riot illustrates enduring prison challenges

The presence of soldiers appears to have both caused and resolved Ecuador’s latest prison riot

Ecuador
  • Mar 27
  • 2 min read

Trial will not prompt clean-up of Honduran politics

The former president was the lone defendant, but witnesses’ claims spoiled any government hope of a political boost

Honduras
  • Mar 27
  • 2 min read

Venezuela opposition will struggle to agree candidate

Two opposition presidential candidates, one a placeholder, have registered in the hope of creating a consensus option

Venezuela