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All our publications on Latin American economics and market news
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.
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.
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.
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.
Brazil’s Pix: A Fintech Revolution With Regional Ambitions
Pix has become one of the most successful instant payment systems in the world
The Iran Shock: Latin America's Unlikely Winners and Real Risks
Iran’s conflict has impacted Latin American countries in different ways.
Vaca Muerta: Argentina’s $30B bet
Argentina is betting on the Vaca Muerta formation to become an energy powerhouse.
Mexico's nearshoring moment - and its limits
Mexico´s nearshoring momentum faces various challenges in a key period.
The blue gold rush: Chile’s $24B desalination strategy
Chile’s mining sector is driving a $24 billion investment in desalination projects.
Continental integration: Brazil’s multi-billion dollar infrastructure push
Brazil is pushing for a continental infrastructure program aiming at linking its industrial and agricultural heartlands to the Pacific.
Panama’s $8.5B bet: securing the future of global trade
The Panama Canal Authority has officially launched its 10-year Master Plan designed to evolve the waterway from a maritime passage into a diversified global logistics and energy hub.
Towards an energy reset in Venezuela and Guyana
The recent political shifts in Caracas are prompting a fundamental reassessment of South American energy dynamics, providing a security dividend for Guyana.