Latin America
Permitting reforms seek to boost investment in Chile
The government is to present two bills seeking to streamline the permitting process for investment projects
ChileTalks aim to stop further Venezuela-Guyana escalation
The presidents of Venezuela and Guyana will meet in Saint Vincent this week as regional bodies seek to defuse crisis
VenezuelaArgentina's Milei takes office warning of pain to come
Warning of hyperinflation and short-term pain, the new president plans to cut public spending by some USD20bn
ArgentinaGuatemala’s Arevalo faces prolonged challenges
Arevalo has strong international and domestic support, but challenges to his authority will endure
GuatemalaShrinking global aid budget may have long-term impact
The UN has announced a much-reduced aid appeal for 2024, despite continued high humanitarian needs
InternationalEnergy transition will propel the 'niche' boron market
Demand from energy transition technologies for the critical mineral boron will multiply, sparking more exploration
InternationalMercosur summit may mark shift in priorities
At its summit yesterday the bloc announced a trade deal with Singapore, but the long-delayed EU deal remains stalled
MercosurGlobal internet governance faces strain not severance
Internet governance has become a major theatre of geopolitical contestation
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