Latin America
Gonzalez deal could secure her election in Ecuador
Polling is too close to call, but Gonzalez appears now to be the favourite, and Iza’s backing will bolster her position
EcuadorNew US ruling will raise Venezuelan migrant tensions
A judge yesterday paused the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for some 380,000 Venezuelan migrants
VenezuelaBolivia presidential election is highly unpredictable
Voters look keen for a change of president; while options are narrowing, no candidate has emerged as a clear favourite
BoliviaOil licences' end will drive recession in Venezuela
Two further companies have confirmed US revocation of their Venezuelan licences, with others likely also affected
VenezuelaGeopolitical shifts will boost Caribbean-India ties
The 15-member Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and India held their second summit in November 2024
CaribbeanTariffs add to trade distortion in energy markets
US tariffs on energy trade apply another layer of trade distortion to energy markets
InternationalRubio Guyana visit will raise tensions with Venezuela
The US secretary of state yesterday warned that Venezuelan aggression against Guyana would bring "consequences"
VenezuelaColombia-US tensions over migration will endure
A diplomatic visit appears to have smoothed over bilateral tensions, but they are likely to resurface
Colombia
