Latin America

  • Apr 9
  • 2 min read

Social media regulation will prove divisive in Brazil

Calls for legislation to regulate social media have risen following challenges raised by X owner Elon Musk

Brazil
  • Apr 9
  • 2 min read

Brazil's primary surplus target may be reduced in 2025

Reports indicate that the 0.5% of GDP primary surplus mooted for next year may prove unreachable and may be cut

Brazil
  • Apr 9
  • 2 min read

Global warming may exceed expectations

March temperature data compound scientists’ concerns about the speed and predictability of global warming

International
  • Apr 9
  • 2 min read

Rising Argentina poverty brings long-term challenges

Urban poverty rose from 40.1% in the first half of 2023 to 41.7% in the second, with indigence up from 9.3% to 11.9%

Argentina
  • Apr 8
  • 7 min read

Brazil renewables will gain priority amid challenges

Brazil is seeking to boost investment in renewables but also continues to emphasise hydrocarbons development

Brazil
  • Apr 8
  • 2 min read

Mexico embassy raid threatens governance in Ecuador

The raid -- likened by some to an invasion -- threatens Noboa’s reputation and ability to govern

Ecuador
  • Apr 8
  • 2 min read

Musk move will fuel political polarisation in Brazil

Elon Musk faces a Supreme Court probe after rejecting an order to close X accounts and demanding the judge's impeachment

Brazil
  • Apr 8
  • 2 min read

Guatemala dismissal will shore-up Arevalo’s reputation

The first ministerial dismissal of the Arevalo administration appeared reluctant but demonstrates anti-corruption action

Guatemala