Latin America
US oil sanctions will have limited effect on Venezuela
Washington reimposed sanctions with effect from midnight, curtailing Venezuela's ability to sell crude oil freely
VenezuelaPolitician murders to undermine Ecuador security push
Killings of local-level politicians are becoming a regular occurrence in Ecuador
EcuadorShort-run election plans raise long-run budget risks
The IMF Fiscal Monitor highlights the importance of budget tightening worldwide, but also the difficulty of doing so
InternationalAsia’s coal embrace will imperil climate targets
More than renewables, coal has met increasing Asian energy demand since 2000, with domestic production rising sharply
InternationalFiscal and external challenges lie ahead for Panama
As elections near, the closure of a major mine points to a slowdown in growth in 2024, and fiscal and social risks
PanamaEcuador's energy challenges will endure
The effects of drought conditions in the Andes are being compounded in Ecuador by political matters
EcuadorWorld growth set for slow and steady path amid risks
The IMF expects modest GDP growth worldwide amid trade tensions, fiscal tightening and only limited monetary loosening
InternationalMexico’s Sheinbaum looks set to maintain AMLO’s legacy
The president’s favoured successor has led election polling since it began, and looks on track for a clear victory
Mexico
