Latin America
Railway plans may boost China's role in Argentina
The government is planning to privatise both passenger and cargo railways
ArgentinaBRICS summit delivers only modest support for Russia
The 16th annual BRICS summit in Kazan ends today without any substantive agreement among its members
RussiaDeep social changes cloud prospects for Brazil’s left
The first round of municipal elections on October 6 highlighted the difficulties faced by left-of-centre parties
BrazilGrowth will remain sluggish in Latin America
The IMF's latest forecasts point to regional growth of 2.1% this year and 2.5% in 2025
Latin AmericaGlobal growth trend is stable amid high uncertainties
The IMF sees stable but underwhelming global growth, with most major economies improving but China and US growth slowing
InternationalHigh uncertainty, low asset volatility raises risks
The IMF Financial Stability report highlights the disconnect between high uncertainties and relatively low volatility
InternationalNew Argentina-IMF deal would leave near-term doubts
Argentina may be close to agreeing a one-year extension of its soon-to-expire IMF Extended Fund Facility
ArgentinaVenezuela minister’s arrest may portend new shake-up
Former oil minister and PDVSA head Pedro Tellechea was arrested yesterday after being sacked by President Nicolas Maduro
Venezuela
