Latin America
No easy fix to fertiliser non-greenness
Nitrogen-based fertilisers are essential for food output but also a source of carbon emissions and nitrogen pollution
InternationalMexico’s attractiveness to investors will endure
Seemingly mixed messaging from Mexico’s governing party will raise concerns, but investment will keep coming
MexicoCosta Rica's medical device sector will grow further
Costa Rica’s medical device industry is booming, but still faces challenges
Costa RicaChile's 2023 GDP data point to difficulties ahead
GDP expanded by a meagre 0.2% last year, still better than earlier expectations of a small contraction
ChileProspects of peace with Colombia’s EMC look distant
The EMC maintains a stated interest in pursuing peace, but recent events have undermined faith in its commitment
ColombiaLower near-term EM risks raise long-run opportunities
The near-term risk of defaults in emerging market (EM) sovereign debt markets is easing
InternationalEarly Argentine economic successes are unsustainable
Initial government success in cutting spending and lowering inflation will not be maintained as the economy declines
ArgentinaSantiago unrest will generate concern in Havana
Protesters yesterday numbered in the hundreds rather than the thousands, but their actions illustrate wider discontent
Cuba
