Tag: USA
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Colombia’s Energy Elections
Colombia votes on May 31 with a question that goes beyond the usual electoral calculus. Four years of Gustavo Petro’s presidency have produced a recognisable paradox: a government that delivered on its social promises while simultaneously undermining the fiscal base that funded them.
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Understanding Bolivia’s Crisis
Bolivia is in the midst of a significant social crisis that is a convergence of three distinct pressures: a decade-long structural deterioration of hydrocarbon revenues, a reform programme that has accelerated the cost of adjustment, and the lasting influence of former President Evo Morales over the country’s politics.
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Latin America’s Slow Growth Problem
Latin America is stuck in a “low capacity for growth” trap according to the ECLAC. Fiscal and industrial policies could help the region unlock its potential.
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The EU-Mercosur Agreement Is Now in Force. Here’s What It Actually Means.
The largest trade deal ever signed by the EU entered into provisional application on 1 May 2026. A practical guide to what changed, who benefits, and what comes next.
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Argentina: A Tale of Two Economies
Argentina’s macro recovery seems to be benefiting only the export sectors and has yet to impact internal dynamics.
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Life After Maduro: Venezuela’s Economic Re-opening
The IMF has resumed relations with Venezuela after a seven-year freeze, as energy majors sign new deals and airlines restore flights. But the political transition lags behind.
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Cuba: Pressure, Negotiations, and What an Opening Would Actually Mean
In early 2026, the geopolitical landscape surrounding Cuba has reached a point of maximum tension following a series of dramatic regional shifts.
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Three Elections, One Region: Latin America’s 2026 Political Calendar
Between April and October 2026, three of Latin America’s most important economies will elect new presidents.
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Brazil’s Pix: A Fintech Revolution With Regional Ambitions
Pix has become one of the most successful instant payment systems in the world
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The Iran Shock: Latin America’s Unlikely Winners and Real Risks
Iran’s conflict has impacted Latin American countries in different ways.
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Vaca Muerta: Argentina’s $30B bet
Argentina is betting on the Vaca Muerta formation to become an energy powerhouse.
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Mexico Nearshoring 2026: FDI Records and Growing Risks
Mexico´s nearshoring momentum faces various challenges in a key period.