Latin America
UN criticisms add to Venezuela election rejection
The UN has released a supposedly confidential report criticising the election's lack of "transparency and integrity"
VenezuelaGuatemala government-prosecutor tensions will endure
Animosity between the Arevalo administration and the Public Prosecutor’s Office will undermine anti-corruption efforts
GuatemalaLower youth unemployment bodes well but tests persist
Youth unemployment globally fell to a 15-year low in 2023 amid regional disparities and skills mismatches
InternationalSheinbaum’s water reforms will face hurdles in Mexico
Water scarcity is a major and potentially growing challenge that Sheinbaum is keen to address
MexicoTalks will continue as Venezuela stalemate persists
A virtual summit is planned on the disputed election results, as Washington denies a post-election amnesty offer
VenezuelaAbad could embarrass Noboa as Ecuador elections near
The president’s relationship with his vice-president appears to have broken down completely
EcuadorHigher inflation could bring new rate rises in Brazil
Year-on-year inflation reached the top of the Central Bank's target band in July
BrazilOil supply prospects are firmer than demand prospects
OPEC cut its still-strong oil demand growth forecasts and the IEA raised the prospect of a supply surplus ahead
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