Latin America
Venezuela prison operation will not boost security
Security forces have reportedly taken control of the Torocon prison from the Tren de Aragua organised crime group
VenezuelaGuatemala’s Arevalo will face ongoing obstructionism
Anger at the treatment of the president-elect is building both within Guatemala and beyond
GuatemalaEMC talks will edge Colombia slightly closer to peace
Peace talks are fragile, controversial and at varying stages, but even failed efforts should offer valuable lessons
ColombiaPre-election tax bill will increase Argentine deficit
The Lower House yesterday passed the government's personal income tax cuts with support from far-right Javier Milei
ArgentinaRising debt will curtail international growth
Sovereign and non-financial corporate borrowing have driven global debt to a record high
InternationalRisks to global growth in 2024 are rising
The OECD and Asian Development Bank have both reduced their forecasts for global growth in 2024
InternationalTiticaca drought hits local Peru-Bolivia economy
Declining water levels at Lake Titicaca are damaging local economic sectors and raising social risks
BoliviaPeru state of emergency will raise rights concerns
President Dina Boluarte has declared a state of emergency in three districts to deal with rising crime
Peru
