The leading source of political, economic, and security analysis on Latin America and the Caribbean since 1967
Headlines
Tuesday, 03 December 2024
Tuesday, 03 December 2024
COLOMBIA: Corruption scandal has economic consequences
On 2 December Colombia’s Finance Minister Ricardo Bonilla noted that the resignation of two deputies from the congressional public credit commission – a consequence of a corruption scandal at the government’s disaster risk management unit (UNGRD) – has prevented the government from accessing foreign credit.
Tuesday, 03 December 2024
BRAZIL: Top court lifts suspension on budgetary grants
On 2 December Brazil’s supreme court (STF) ruled to unblock the payment of some budgetary grants paid to legislators, known as ‘emendas parlamentares’, which STF justice Flávio Dino suspended in August.
Tuesday, 03 December 2024
NICARAGUA: Reports claim strengthening of military cooperation with Moscow
On 2 December Nicaraguan independent media outlets reported that Russia’s government had approved an inter-governmental agreement regarding military cooperation with Nicaragua.
Tuesday, 03 December 2024
PARAGUAY: Ruling party tightens grip over senate
On 2 December Paraguay’s ruling Asociación Nacional Republicana-Partido Colorado (ANR-PC) used its majority in the senate to push through a reform that will keep the same senate leadership in place until 2027.
Stories By Country
Our Services
News, Analysis, & Research
For over 50 years, LatinNews has been the leading independent source of political, strategic, economic, and business analysis on Latin America.
Consultancy
Drawing on an unrivalled network of sources and high-level contacts throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, LatinNews provides bespoke consulting services for the corporate sector and investment community.