Latin America
Ecuador vote result will reinforce security crackdown
Yesterday’s referendum did not go entirely the president’s way, but it demonstrated strong support on security matters
EcuadorBrazil rally will not bolster Bolsonaro's support
The former president addressed thousands of supporters at Copacabana beach yesterday
BrazilClimate-change-related workplace deaths will rise
An ILO review of climate related workplace health hazards and deaths will draw attention to workplace climate risks
InternationalPeru's growth will remain sluggish this year
Government forecasts of 3% growth this year look highly optimistic after a small contraction last year
PeruCeasefire suspension will drive insecurity in Colombia
Insecurity in south-western Colombia has pushed the government into partly suspending its ceasefire with the rebel EMC
ColombiaUS deportations to Haiti will prompt mixed reactions
The first US deportation flights to Haiti since January were announced this week
HaitiTighter financial conditions dampen EM growth outlook
New IMF and UNCTAD reports flag the risks to emerging markets (EMs) of financial conditions being tighter for longer
InternationalVenezuelan migrants could boost host countries' growth
Various recent studies point to the potential economic benefits arising from the arrival of large numbers of Venezuelans
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