Latin America
High debts put onus on productivity to lift GDP growth
Advanced economies’ public debt ratios are the highest since 1948, but productivity growth is weak
InternationalRights moves will further tarnish Peru government
The president faces charges in the International Criminal Court, even as Congress curbs past human rights prosecutions
PeruArgentina-Brazil tensions will continue to simmer
President Javier Milei criticised 'socialism' at a right-wing meeting in Brazil yesterday but avoided mentioning Lula
ArgentinaMexico’s PRI may face further decline under Alito
The PRI leader has a loyal following, but also many critics, not least due to the party’s failings under his watch
MexicoBrazil drug policy changes could worsen the problem
Congress is considering a constitutional amendment to expand the range of drug-related offences punishable by prison
BrazilNew cabinet picks underline continuity in Mexico
The incoming president has named more members of her top team -- all well-known faces
MexicoNew minister may point to Argentine cabinet changes
Federico Sturzenegger will be sworn in to head the newly created deregulation and state transformation ministry today
ArgentinaFood prices have likely entered a higher ‘new normal’
World food prices continued to ease in June, led by cereal and meat, although remain far above 2013-18 levels
International
