Latin America
Morena to pursue major constitutional change in Mexico
Morena’s legislative supermajority could allow it to modify the constitution without consulting the opposition
MexicoDemand concerns weigh on oil prices and OPEC+ plans
Recent oil price falls have prompted OPEC+ to delay its plan to return more oil to the market next month
InternationalVenezuela cabinet reshuffle points up Maduro weakness
President Nicolas Maduro has reshuffled his cabinet following July 28th's widely disputed elections
VenezuelaTensions over Mexico’s judicial reform will worsen
The government looks well-placed to push through the reform, but potentially by the narrowest of margins
MexicoInequality and employment development goals remain key
The ILO has highlighted that the share of total national income that is going to workers has fallen across all regions
InternationalCensus handling will stoke tensions in Bolivia
Socio-political tensions are simmering over economic challenges and census results
BoliviaStrong second quarter may point to Brazil rate rise
GDP accelerated to 1.4% quarter-on-quarter in the second quarter, compared with expectations of 0.9% growth
BrazilScandal will damage the Honduran government
Having won election on promises to tackle corruption and drug crime, Castro will struggle to manage a bribery scandal
Honduras
