Security, elections and an uncertain future for Haiti
The security situation in Haiti is likely to continue affecting the population of the Caribbean country and threaten its elections, writes Elin Roberts, Latin America analyst at Janes
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Is Colombia no longer a US ally in the war against drugs?
The Trump administration appears poised to decertify Colombia as an ally in the fight against drugs—a move that would place Bogotá and President Gustavo Petro squarely in Washington’s crosshairs, writes Theodore Kahn, Director of Control Risks’ political, operational and security risk analysis and forecasting team, in Bogotá, Colombia...
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Ecuador bounces back in 2025 but will it be enough to entice international investors?
Ecuador boasts a stable democracy, growing economy and world-class investment opportunities yet risks remain for foreign investors...
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How the US terrorist designation of Mexican cartels is reshaping the risk landscape for business
The US designation of several Mexican organised criminal groups as Foreign Terrorist Organizations in January 2025 has altered the legal, reputational, and financial risk landscape for companies doing business with Mexico, writes Camila de la Parra, Analyst at Control Risks, the strategic intelligence and security firm...
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Brazil’s regulatory pragmatism could offer a blueprint for alternative finance
Brazil has quietly built one of the world’s most advanced ecosystems for alternative financial services, writes Lee Holmes, CEO, INFINOX...
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The art of selling luxury: insights into what LATAM shoppers truly value
Explore how Latin American consumers are reshaping luxury shopping, with expert insights from Martín Pereyra Rozas on behaviour, culture, and value.
Interviews & Op-Eds
Engaging with key players in Latin America.
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Argentine president suffers landslide defeat in Buenos Aires Province legislative elections
The Frente Patria Kirchnerista coalition defeated President Javier Milei’s La Libertad Avanza coalition, writes Thierry Larose, portfolio manager at Vontobel...
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Interview with Louise De Sousa, HM Ambassador to Chile
The UK-Chile bilateral relationship is one of the strongest in the region; Ambassador De Sousa explains why UK plc could be doing so much more in the country...
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Interview with Bhavna Sharma, Deputy Mission, UK Embassy Argentina
Argentina’s economic recovery is attracting international investors – the UK Embassy in Argentina is ready to help
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Interview with Luis Opazo, General Manager of the Association of Banks and Financial Institutions, Chile
The head of the country's banking association (ABIF) explains how Chile's financial sector has overcome weak economic growth, bad policies and political unrest...
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Why copper will overcome setbacks and outperform
Despite tailwinds, such as the Trump tariffs and strong mining supply coming online, longer-term trends should see the red metal perform strongly by 2030...
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Volatile metal market puts spotlight on Latin American mining
Massive price moves for key energy transition metals, such as copper, nickel, lithium and tin, draws investors to Latin America...
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Why resource-rich Latin America will thrive in the 21st century
The region is the world’s one-stop shop, boasting the raw materials required for the energy transition and key foodstuffs to cater for growing populations...
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