Latin America
Honeymoon period of Panama’s Mulino will be brief
Panama’s new president will have to navigate a fragmented legislature and several contentious socio-political challenges
PanamaAmericas Act seeks to recover US role in Latin America
US lawmakers have introduced a bill in Congress to create the 'Americas Partnership' with Latin America
Latin AmericaSluggish Peru growth will not reverse poverty rise
The poverty rate rose for a second consecutive year in 2023, in the context of a 0.6% GDP contraction, to 29%
PeruPressures will mount amid elusive Argentina recovery
Yesterday's general strike prompted mixed reactions but economic pressures are rising more widely
ArgentinaClimate needs and debt to hit lower-income states hard
Higher US rates for longer risk increasing debt interest costs for developing states and lowering climate spending
InternationalArgentina general strike will prompt mixed reactions
The government faces its second general strike today, hoping that public opinion will reject strikes amid economic gloom
ArgentinaPanama Canal woes may boost interest in alternatives
The Panama Canal remains functional and profitable, but low water levels have caused restrictions and delays
PanamaElectoral tactics may fail to boost Venezuela's Maduro
Investigative journalists have been accused of a conspiracy against President Nicolas Maduro as his campaign struggles
Venezuela
