Latin America
Shipping is vulnerable to more severe disruption ahead
Some of the world’s key maritime energy and trade arteries are vulnerable
InternationalStrikes may complicate Argentine Senate reform debate
The main trade union confederation has called two strikes next week, when the Senate will be debating sweeping reforms
ArgentinaRally politics raises violence risks in Colombia
Pro- and anti-government demonstrations have taken place recently, against a background of congressional tensions
ColombiaEl Salvador poverty will create problems for Bukele
The president's popularity appears to rest largely on his security policies, but attention is turning to the economy
El SalvadorGender-based rifts spotlight social media role
The online circulation of misogynistic content, especially among young men, is rising
InternationalArgentina reforms advance but face Senate pushback
After a 25-hour session, the Lower House yesterday approved the government's tax and state reform bills
ArgentinaRapid recovery will prove elusive in Argentina
The government recorded a small surplus in the first quarter, but austerity is further dampening recovery prospects
ArgentinaPeru will seek to avoid Chancay arbitration process
Economy Minister Jose Arista said yesterday that he hopes for an agreement with Chinese Cosco on the Chancay port
Peru
