Latin America
Dominican Republic election result promises continuity
The president’s first-round election victory was widely expected
Dominican RepublicChina trade deal has pros and cons for Ecuador
An Ecuador-China free trade agreement has come into effect and could have a profound impact on numerous areas
EcuadorAbinader set for re-election in the Dominican Republic
The president looks on course to secure a first-round victory in this week’s elections
Dominican RepublicBrazil floods will become more common and costly
The southern state of Rio Grande do Sul is facing the worst flooding event in recent history
BrazilUS delisting will do little to ease Cubans’ suffering
Washington’s latest move on Cuba appears largely symbolic and will have little direct, practical impact
CubaNicaragua mining expansion will have serious impacts
Concerns about indigenous rights and the environment are not deterring the expansion of mining in Nicaragua
NicaraguaArgentina inflation slows but recession will linger
April inflation fell to single digits but new inflationary pressures and continuing slowdown are on the horizon
ArgentinaMexico’s new government will struggle to ease violence
Violence in Chiapas is soaring as cartels seek control over lucrative drug and people smuggling routes
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