Latin America
Ecuador riot illustrates enduring prison challenges
The presence of soldiers appears to have both caused and resolved Ecuador’s latest prison riot
EcuadorAI augmentation and automation will alter job markets
AI will lift global economic productivity over the coming decades, but also transform labour markets
InternationalTrial will not prompt clean-up of Honduran politics
The former president was the lone defendant, but witnesses’ claims spoiled any government hope of a political boost
HondurasGeopolitics of AI technical standards will heat up
Technical standards for artificial intelligence (AI) will emerge slowly but geopolitical rifts over it will be intense
InternationalVenezuela opposition will struggle to agree candidate
Two opposition presidential candidates, one a placeholder, have registered in the hope of creating a consensus option
VenezuelaLithium tender will seek rapid output growth in Chile
The government will tender 26 lithium salt flats in April, while retaining state control over the country's largest
ChilePeru will face conflicting pressures over Chancay port
Chinese Cosco has hinted at serious consequences if its exclusive rights to operate the Chancay port are eliminated
PeruSouring Israeli ties could hit Colombia’s military
Many Colombians will agree with the president’s criticisms of Israel, but the military has a reliance on Israeli arms
Colombia
