Latin America

  • Jan 15
  • 2 min read

Deforestation data presents mixed picture in Brazil

Deforestation in the Cerrado soared last year even as it declined sharply in Amazonia

Brazil
  • Jan 15
  • 2 min read

Impact of AI on labour to test policymakers thoroughly

The IMF has published a paper on impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on labour markets and inequality

International
  • Jan 12
  • 7 min read

Mexico will borrow heavily in 2024

Mexico has made a record bond issue, reflecting the country’s increased deficit

Mexico
  • Jan 12
  • 2 min read

High inflation in Argentina will not ease rapidly

Annual inflation exceeded 211% in 2023, the highest level recorded in Latin America last year

Argentina
  • Jan 12
  • 2 min read

The army will not provide lasting solutions in Ecuador

The president acknowledges the need to develop a long-term security strategy, but doing so may prove challenging

Ecuador
  • Jan 12
  • 2 min read

Latin American divisions will deepen over Israel-Gaza

Brazil and Colombia have expressed diplomatic support for South Africa's ICJ case against Israel, with Paraguay opposed

Latin America
  • Jan 11
  • 7 min read

Colombia’s economy faces sluggish growth in 2024

Colombia faces inflation issues and remains vulnerable to external shocks; government policies will affect investment

Colombia
  • Jan 11
  • 7 min read

Natural gas prices are set to moderate further in 2024

Despite a resurgence in Asian LNG demand, gas markets look well supplied amid warm winter temperatures

International