Latin America
Cubans face increased hardship in 2024
Measures intended to address Cuba’s economic crisis look likely to worsen hardship for citizens this year
CubaSweeping Argentina reforms will risk more instability
President Javier Milei has issued an emergency decree and presented a draft omnibus bill radically reshaping the economy
ArgentinaUK deployment will bring new tensions in Venezuela
President Maduro has announced "defensive" military exercises in response to the deployment of a UK warship to Guyana
VenezuelaCarbon-trading plan will face limitations in Brazil
Congress is drafting a bill that would establish an emissions-trading scheme, but one which excludes agriculture
BrazilColombian healthcare reform faces further hurdles
A controversial health bill has passed a hurdle but opposition to it, and disapproval of the government, remain high
ColombiaSweeping Argentina measures will encounter resistance
President Javier Milei has presented another sweeping reform proposal days after an emergency decree that faces pushback
ArgentinaLithium deal may boost flagging expansion in Chile
State copper company Codelco and lithium producer SQM have announced a public-private partnership to exploit lithium
ChileBudget and climate pressures affect the growth outlook
OECD economies will be under increasing strain to decarbonise while also keeping their budget balances sustainable
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