Latin America
US Venezuela sanctions look set to return this week
The State Department has warned that sanctions relief will not be extended this week absent electoral reforms
VenezuelaX's Brazil branch will seek to ease judicial tensions
The local subsidiary of X has promised to comply with court rulings following recent attacks by X owner Elon Musk
BrazilImmunity issue will raise Paraguay governance fears
Supporters of former President Horacio Cartes are seeking to have his successor's immunity from prosecution lifted
ParaguayInflation will challenge spending goals in Argentina
Inflation reached 11% month-on-month in March and will rise faster if transport subsidies end as planned in May
ArgentinaArgentina political messaging may raise uncertainties
President Javier Milei has doubled down on his support for Israel and his alliance with X owner Elon Musk
ArgentinaContamination will compound Mexico City water woes
An unidentified substance in part of Mexico City’s water supply is thought to be some form of oil or lubricant
MexicoEcuador Mexican embassy raid is likely to backfire
The raid on Mexico’s embassy breaks with diplomatic norms and has prompted domestic and international condemnation
EcuadorDissident death will fuel Chile-Venezuela hostilities
A Chilean prosecutor said yesterday that the death of dissident Ronald Ojeda appeared to have been planned from Caracas
Chile
