Latin America

  • Jan 11
  • 2 min read

Argentina's IMF deal will depend on harsh measures

A new staff-level agreement with the IMF will require more stringent austerity measures than originally planned

Argentina
  • Jan 11
  • 2 min read

Ecuador crises offer Noboa political opportunities

Lawmakers appear inclined, for now, to come together to assist Noboa in addressing the security and energy crises

Ecuador
  • Jan 11
  • 2 min read

Economic policymaking to dominate amid many elections

WEF global risks report says that tech and climate risks are most feared globally but economic fears dominate nationally

International
  • Jan 10
  • 7 min read

Upcoming Uruguay elections may see opposition win

Uruguay will hold general elections on October 27, with the government aiming to revive economic activity pre-poll

Uruguay
  • Jan 10
  • 2 min read

Ecuador’s “internal armed conflict” will test Noboa

A major crime spree has seen Ecuador’s new president turn to the military for solutions

Ecuador
  • Jan 10
  • 2 min read

New US visits may strain Guyana-Venezuela nerves

A US Defense Department visit to Guyana has coincided with a 'private' visit by former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo

Guyana
  • Jan 10
  • 2 min read

Weak investment and trade dampens global GDP prospects

World growth will slow from 2.6% to 2.4% this year, led by slower Chinese and US growth and only a modest trade recovery

International
  • Jan 10
  • 2 min read

Upcoming elections lift short-run policies to the fore

Davos will discuss AI-generation information, climate change, living costs, armed conflict and political polarisation

International