Latin America

  • Jan 3
  • 7 min read

Latin American remittances growth will ease this year

Remittances to the region will rise by around 4.4% in 2024, according to the World Bank, after some 8.0% growth in 2023

Latin America
  • Jan 3
  • 13 min read

Climate finance will grow but huge challenges persist

The COP28 aims of “transitioning away” from fossil fuels and tripling renewable energy capacity require huge investment

International
  • Jan 3
  • 2 min read

IMF talks face doubts over Argentina reform outlook

An IMF staff delegation arrives in Buenos Aires tomorrow to discuss new modifications to performance targets

Argentina
  • Jan 3
  • 2 min read

Bolivia court ruling will not end MAS infighting

The former president has dismissed a court ruling that could have helped to end pre-election infighting within his party

Bolivia
  • Jan 3
  • 2 min read

Mexico-US migration and crime raise election troubles

With elections fast approaching, high-profile border challenges pose risks for both countries’ governments

Mexico
  • Jan 3
  • 2 min read

Military reshuffle will raise tensions in Argentina

A reshuffle in the armed forces sees the army weakened vis-a-vis the air force

Argentina
  • Jan 2
  • 7 min read

Brazil evangelical 'boom' will bring political change

Projections suggest that Brazilians identifying as evangelical could outnumber Catholics in the coming decade

Brazil
  • Jan 2
  • 2 min read

Brazil's soaring trade surplus will not be repeated

Despite flat export numbers, the trade surplus reached an estimated USD93.1bn in 2023 thanks to falling imports

Brazil