Latin America
COP28 pledges will fall short of global needs
World leaders are promising climate change funding, but the need for drastic action is pressing
InternationalBorder will strain US-Mexican ties as elections near
A series of bilateral meetings have been held by Mexico and the United States in recent months
MexicoBan appeal plan may ease Venezuela tensions for now
The government and opposition have agreed an appeal mechanism for candidates currently banned from public office
VenezuelaBukele path to re-election in El Salvador looks clear
The president’s re-election bid is not in the spirit of the constitution, but is going ahead and has mass support
El SalvadorArgentina's Milei shifts to foreign policy pragmatism
President-elect Javier Milei visited New York and Washington only a week after his election victory
ArgentinaCOP28 progress will fall short of climate needs
As the hottest year on record draws to a close, world leaders are again meeting to discuss climate action
InternationalTight monetary and fiscal policy will curb world GDP
The OECD sees global growth slowing to 2.7% in 2024; better 2025 growth rests on firmer trade and room for rate cuts
InternationalMine closure will have impacts in Panama and beyond
The president has ordered the closure of Panama’s only mine -- Central America’s largest
Panama
