• Nov 13, 2018
  • 7 min read

Prospects for Argentina in 2019

The general elections due in October will complicate austerity measures to stabilise the economy -- and vice-versa

Argentina
  • Nov 12, 2018
  • 7 min read

West Africa cocoa cooperation may prove fragile

Collaboration efforts have increased between the world’s top two growers, but frailties persist

Ivory Coast
  • Nov 5, 2018
  • 2 min read

Turkey’s inflation rate may have turned a corner

Inflation reached a 15-year high in October but the strengthening lira may have stemmed its rise

Turkey
  • Nov 2, 2018
  • 2 min read

Justice appointment will stir controversies in Brazil

The president-elect has named federal judge Sergio Moro as justice minister, angering opponents and possibly allies

Brazil
  • Nov 1, 2018
  • 2 min read

Mexico marijuana rulings facilitate new drug approach

Mexico’s new government has hinted at a change of strategy on drugs -- a court decision has just made that change easier

Mexico
  • Oct 17, 2018
  • 7 min read

Obesity and hunger present dual challenges in Mexico

The government will have to educate, and incentivise healthy eating, if it is to succeed in improving nation’s health

Mexico
  • Oct 17, 2018
  • 2 min read

India target for reducing crop burning is unrealistic

Farmers burning stubble is a key contributory factor to toxic smog in north India

India
  • Oct 10, 2018
  • 2 min read

Policy comments hint at coming controversies in Brazil

Potential cabinet ministers have suggested moves to delay pension reform and reduce environmental protection

Brazil