Latin America
Brazil's fiscal situation will improve gradually
Exceptional circumstances were behind much of last year's primary deficit of 2.1% of GDP
BrazilMartinelli absence will open up Panama’s election race
The favourite in Panama’s presidential election race appears to have been removed from contention
PanamaAI tests existing regulations in major election year
Some 76 countries are holding elections this year and many are at risk of AI misuse
InternationalNew term to bring new issues for El Salvador’s Bukele
Though official results are not yet confirmed, the former president has clearly secured re-election
El SalvadorBrazil's Bolsonaro faces further coup plot probe
The former president has been ordered to surrender his passport amid probes of an alleged post-election coup plot
BrazilPayback for Argentine legislative defeat may backfire
The government is cutting off transport subsidies to provinces following the defeat of its 'omnibus law' this week
ArgentinaCocoa prices will grow fast through 2024 and 2025
The price of cocoa is at a record high due to weather disruption
InternationalDeepening rifts will undermine stability in Argentina
The president and his supporters are stepping up frictions with opposition governors and legislators
Argentina
