Latin America's Big Stories You Might Have Missed in 2017

Wednesday, December 20, 2017

From cyborgs in Brazil to water shortages in Bolivia, we take a look at stories and trends shaping the region over the past year—and ones we expect to hear more about in 2018. ... Read More

Election Update: What Piñera's Win Means for Chile

Monday, December 18, 2017  |  Elizabeth Gonzalez

As business mogul Sebastián Piñera gets a second stab at the presidency, we look at the implications for legislation, markets, and trade. ... Read More

Honduras' Troubled 2017 Presidential Election

Friday, December 1, 2017  |  Carin Zissis

After days of delays and technical glitches, updated tallies put the president ahead as the country slides into its biggest political crisis since 2009. ... Read More

Mexico Update: The 2018 Presidential Race Comes into Focus

Thursday, November 30, 2017  |  Carin Zissis

On November 27, José Antonio Meade threw his hat into the ring. Can he beat Andrés Manuel López Obrador—and a whole host of other contenders? ... Read More

Honduras Update: A Surprise (Partial) Result in the Presidential Vote

Monday, November 27, 2017  |  Carin Zissis

Polls indicated incumbent Juan Orlando Hernández’s reelection, but corruption concerns appear to have given a leg up to former sportscaster Salvador Nasralla. ... Read More

Chile Election Update: Four Takeaways from the First Round

Monday, November 20, 2017  |  Elizabeth Gonzalez

Polls got it wrong and all eyes are on which way losing candidates’ votes will go when Alejandro Guillier and Sebastian Piñera compete in a December 17 runoff.   ... Read More

Update: Brazilian Pre-Salt Oil Field Auctions Raise the Bar Again

Wednesday, November 1, 2017  |  Naki Mendoza

The $1.9 billion pledged in signing bonuses in two pre-salt auctions set a new record, though fell short of Brasilia’s goal of $2.3 billion. ... Read More

Update: Peru's Virtual Pipeline

Wednesday, October 25, 2017  |  Naki Mendoza

A new distribution system will help bring natural gas to 11 cities across the country. ... Read More

Update: The Economic Scenario ahead of Argentina's Legislative Elections

Wednesday, October 18, 2017  |  Elizabeth Gonzalez

Before the October 22 vote, we look at where economic indicators like inflation, debt, and trade stand. ... Read More