Latin America
Survey reveals key hurdles to democratic performance
A large Pew survey has found that people favour democracy but are critical of how it is working
InternationalWTO meeting is reaching more stalemates than outcomes
The WTO Ministerial meeting has been extended by a day into March 1 as negotiators are struggling to reach agreement
InternationalCuba fuel price hike threatens to worsen hardship
The Cuban government is attempting to address a major economic crisis, but risks stoking public anger in doing so
CubaGreen hydrogen offers hopes and challenges in Uruguay
The government has signed a memorandum of understanding with HIF Global for a major green hydrogen project
UruguayMercosur-EU trade deal will not be reached this year
Paraguayan President Santiago Pena, currently head of the Mercosur bloc, yesterday dismissed hopes of a rapid deal
MercosurBrazil banks foresee renewed lending growth this year
The loan growth rate fell into single-digit territory last year after increasing by nearly 15% in 2022
BrazilHaiti security mission plans appear to be advancing
Haiti has been a focus of the Caribbean Community this year, and is drawing increasing attention from beyond the region
HaitiNew Brazil industrial plan will face uncertainties
The government last month unveiled ‘New Industry Brazil’, a plan intended to restore industrial competitiveness
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