Peru went to the polls on Sunday for its presidential runoff and woke up on Monday with a technical tie between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sanchez.

Three months into his mandate, President Kast arrived at the Congreso Nacional in Valparaíso facing an uncomfortable backdrop: four consecutive months of economic contraction, unemployment at 9.1%, and a government that had struggled to project a clear governing line since taking office in March.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Argentina’s macro recovery seems to be benefiting only the export sectors and has yet to impact internal dynamics.

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.

In early 2026, the geopolitical landscape surrounding Cuba has reached a point of maximum tension following a series of dramatic regional shifts.

Between April and October 2026, three of Latin America's most important economies will elect new presidents.

Pix has become one of the most successful instant payment systems in the world

Iran’s conflict has impacted Latin American countries in different ways.