Latin America
Andean crime expansion poses regional challenge
The Andean Community is seeking to set out measures to coordinate regional efforts to tackle crime and insecurity
Latin AmericaBukele could seek further re-election in El Salvador
This month's election has been highly controversial, but leaves Bukele with near unrestrained political power
El SalvadorArms deal collapse will not hit US support for Ecuador
A deal that could have boosted the military capacities of two US allies at once appears to have been scuppered by Moscow
EcuadorEconomy will decide Milei's support in Argentina
Economic considerations are crucial in new opinion polls two month's into President Javier Milei's term
ArgentinaLockBit disruption will unsettle ransomware market
An international law enforcement operation has seized the servers of the ransomware group LockBit
InternationalPressure for water access will intensify in Mexico
Worsening water challenges in central Mexico are heightening calls for sectoral reform
MexicoSocial media fragmentation raises disinformation risks
The online information environment is fragmenting just as its role in people's lives is increasing
InternationalSoaring Argentine poverty will worsen absent recovery
The poverty rate in January reached an estimated 57.4% of the population
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