Latin America

  • Oct 21
  • 2 min read

The gold price rally likely has further to run

The gold price keeps passing records due to central bank demand, US rate cut expectations and high geopolitical tensions

International
  • Oct 18
  • 7 min read

Petro energy stance to stand despite Colombia strains

Colombia faces myriad energy challenges which the government may struggle to address

Colombia
  • Oct 18
  • 2 min read

Bolsonaro election bid would deepen Brazil divisions

The leader of the Liberal Party has suggested an attempt to circumvent former President Jair Bolsonaro's electoral ban

Brazil
  • Oct 18
  • 2 min read

Peronist frictions may have wide fallout in Argentina

'Loyalty Day' rallies yesterday cemented splits over the return of former President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner (CFK)

Argentina
  • Oct 17
  • 7 min read

Women's employment faces challenges in Latin America

Labour force participation in Latin America remains significantly lower for women than men, especially in full-time jobs

Latin America
  • Oct 17
  • 7 min read

GenAI adoption alone will not markedly lift global GDP

Research confirms that GenAI is being adopted faster than the PC and internet were, and broadly across occupations

International
  • Oct 17
  • 2 min read

Drug case will undermine critics of Mexico government

The sentencing of a former public security secretary is a major embarrassment for Mexico’s opposition

Mexico
  • Oct 17
  • 2 min read

Budget tightening call reduces structural reform scope

IMF research examines ways of increasing structural reform acceptance, but the fiscal monitor calls for tighter budgets

International