Latin America
Special Report: Latin America’s key elections
Latin America is undergoing powerful political changes that will pose challenges to stability in the region. A series of elections in key countries make 2018 a crucial year.
Fujimori’s pardon holds up a mirror to Peru’s weak institutions
The political backroom dealings and fallout surrounding Fujimori’s pardon highlight the country’s problems with corruption and institutional weakness.
Under the Radar: Hezbollah and Iran find new strength in Latin America
Is anyone paying attention to Hezbollah and Iran’s presence in Latin America?
The Bitcoin bubble, Venezuela, and political risk
Despite rampant speculation, and a near-certain chance of bust, Bitcoin is here to stay. Here’s how cryptocurrencies will transform the way we identify, manage and mitigate political risks across borders.
WTO condemns Brazil industrial policy: Brazilian government discusses new subsidies rules
According to the WTO, Brazil’s industrial programs are inconsistent with the international agreements signed by the country.
Regardless of who wins Chile’s elections, Codelco likely loses
If Chile’s year-long bull market is anything to go by, conservative candidate Sebastian Piñera is likely to become the country’s next president after the December run-offs. But neither Piñera nor
When rebels go mainstream: FARC’s role in Colombia’s 2018 elections
As a highly controversial part of the peace plan, Colombia’s Congress approved FARC as a political party, granting them 10 seats in Congress. What does this mean for the 2018 elections?
Risk Pulse: Corruption perceptions will impact Latin America’s 2018 elections
Exclusive new data shows that corruption remains one of the biggest problems in the Latin American region – with implications for investment.
Violence and unemployment on the rise in Rio
A year after the 2016 Olympics, Rio finds itself amidst a security crisis with spikes in violence causing tourism to drop and businesses to close. Organized crime has taken over Rio’s slums and the even the Armed Forces have been deployed in an attempt to contain the situation.
Brazil’s oil industry is back in business
Regulatory changes have been well received by the market and foreign firms are once again willing to invest in Brazil’s energy sector.
