Latin America

  • Apr 23
  • 2 min read

Venezuela opposition candidate faces new uncertainty

The consensus opposition candidate for the July presidential elections faces new doubts over his status

Venezuela
  • Apr 23
  • 2 min read

Sheinbaum incident will raise Mexico security concerns

A group of masked men last week stopped the presidential favourite’s car, seemingly for a polite conversation

Mexico
  • Apr 22
  • 7 min read

Colombian capital braces for long-term water rationing

Bogota is facing water shortages and the prospect of rationing becoming a new norm

Colombia
  • Apr 22
  • 2 min read

Ecuador vote result will reinforce security crackdown

Yesterday’s referendum did not go entirely the president’s way, but it demonstrated strong support on security matters

Ecuador
  • Apr 22
  • 2 min read

Brazil rally will not bolster Bolsonaro's support

The former president addressed thousands of supporters at Copacabana beach yesterday

Brazil
  • Apr 22
  • 2 min read

Climate-change-related workplace deaths will rise

An ILO review of climate related workplace health hazards and deaths will draw attention to workplace climate risks

International
  • Apr 19
  • 7 min read

Peru's growth will remain sluggish this year

Government forecasts of 3% growth this year look highly optimistic after a small contraction last year

Peru
  • Apr 19
  • 7 min read

Ceasefire suspension will drive insecurity in Colombia

Insecurity in south-western Colombia has pushed the government into partly suspending its ceasefire with the rebel EMC

Colombia