Latin America
G20 cooperation will continue but actions are limited
The G20 meeting underway promises greater cooperation on taxation, climate, non-bank risks and currency volatility
InternationalPanama-US migration deal will struggle to meet goals
A new bilateral agreement is intended to reduce migrant flows to the United States
PanamaTrump threats on Mexico will raise investor concerns
Donald Trump’s latest bid for the US presidency involves renewed threats of tariffs on Mexican imports
MexicoLatin America’s far right faces electoral challenges
Latin America’s far right has been encouraged by recent election wins in Argentina and El Salvador
Latin AmericaGas find will not solve Bolivia’s economic woes
The discovery of a major new gas field holds promise, but challenges remain for Bolivia’s hydrocarbons sector
BoliviaChina will take rising share of Brazil's car imports
China dominated Brazil's automotive imports in the first half, replacing Argentina as the leading exporter
BrazilVenezuela election uncertainty will bring instability
President Nicolas Maduro appears to be strengthening ahead of the July 28 elections
VenezuelaBrazil primary deficit will not be eliminated in 2024
The government is now forecasting a primary deficit of 0.25% of GDP this year, although this could prove optimistic
Brazil
