Latin America
Prospects for EU-Mercosur deal remain poor
Plans to conclude the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement this week have suffered a setback
EUBrazil's Lula backs away from OPEC+ amid pressures
The president has said Brazil will not become a full member of OPEC+ amid criticisms of the environmental impact of oil
BrazilGarcia election withdrawal will boost Galvez in Mexico
The MC candidate was never likely to win the presidency, but his withdrawal from the race changes its dynamics
MexicoCOP28 pledges will fall short of global needs
World leaders are promising climate change funding, but the need for drastic action is pressing
InternationalBorder will strain US-Mexican ties as elections near
A series of bilateral meetings have been held by Mexico and the United States in recent months
MexicoBan appeal plan may ease Venezuela tensions for now
The government and opposition have agreed an appeal mechanism for candidates currently banned from public office
VenezuelaBukele path to re-election in El Salvador looks clear
The president’s re-election bid is not in the spirit of the constitution, but is going ahead and has mass support
El SalvadorInflation slows growth in global mobile connectivity
Mobile internet connectivity continues to rise globally but inflation has slowed adoption rates
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