Latin America

  • Sep 12
  • 2 min read

Argentine pension veto will stir anger as prices rise

Supporters of a bill to increase pensions failed to gain the two-thirds majority needed to overturn the president's veto

Argentina
  • Sep 12
  • 2 min read

Fujimori death will complicate Keiko’s Peru ambitions

The former president died yesterday, months after his plans to seek a new presidential term in 2026 were announced

Peru
  • Sep 12
  • 2 min read

Reviving Latin America’s growth will face obstacles

Although only Argentina and Haiti are expected to contract this year, growth and investment levels remain modest

Latin America
  • Sep 11
  • 7 min read

US pressures could undermine Cartes power in Paraguay

New US sanctions affecting the former president have prompted Asuncion to call for the ambassador's expedited departure

Paraguay
  • Sep 11
  • 2 min read

Judicial reform will increase polarisation in Mexico

The Senate today passed the government's controversial judicial reform, with one opposition senator providing a majority

Mexico
  • Sep 11
  • 2 min read

Venezuela's Gonzalez will not gain rapid recognition

Caracas hopes to draw a line under the disputed election with opposition candidate now in exile in Spain

Venezuela
  • Sep 11
  • 2 min read

Climate body may have limited real impact in Brazil

The government is to create a new federal agency, the National Climate Authority, to tackle extreme weather challenges

Brazil
  • Sep 10
  • 7 min read

Mexico’s Sheinbaum will inherit major Pemex challenges

The state oil firm has reduced its debt levels slightly under AMLO, but it still faces major financial troubles

Mexico