Latin America
Mexico election upset would prompt shock and backlash
The government candidate has maintained a near-unassailable polling lead throughout the election campaign
MexicoClimate adaptation risks being dangerously underfunded
The OECD report ‘Climate Finance and the USD100bn goal’ gives new detail on climate funding to developing economies
InternationalWorkforce underuse fuels political instability
The International Labour Organization has reduced its forecast for global unemployment but highlights workforce underuse
InternationalCorruption to present ongoing challenges in Mexico
Mexican voters are angry about corruption, but probably do not expect any real action to address the matter
MexicoPolicy can deal with climate and development together
The poorest nations are, by and large, the most vulnerable to climate change impacts but have the least capacity to cope
InternationalHaiti’s new prime minister will face major challenges
The appointment of a prime minister is a step forward but Kenyan police deployments could prompt a furious gang response
HaitiEU rift may have limited Venezuela election impact
The National Electoral Council has rescinded the invitation to the EU to send observers to monitor July's elections
VenezuelaJudicial woes will fuel corruption concerns in Peru
The chief public prosecutor has been removed amid growing problems in the judicial system
Peru
