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Venezuela's Governance Crisis as Seen Through Earthquake Response: Risk Signals Regional Investors Must Heed

The severe earthquake in Venezuela in July 2026 caused nearly 3,000 deaths, and the government's inadequate response sparked strong public dissatisfaction. This event is not only a humanitarian tragedy but also exposes deep cracks in the governance capacity of Latin American countries, sending a warning signal to the regional investment environment and long-term development prospects.

Sofia Mendez5 min read
Regional Briefing

Tourism is reshaping Latin America’s growth narrative: safety, consumption, and infrastructure are jointly driving a new round of competition

WTTC 2026 forecasts show that Latin America’s tourism growth rate will surpass the global average, with even stronger growth in international visitor spending. This article analyzes from the perspectives of countries, industries, trade, and investment why tourism is becoming a new growth engine for Latin America, and how it will in turn drive upgrades in transportation, hotels, and regional infrastructure.

Sofia Mendez6 min read
Regional Briefing

Latin America enters the “era of rebalancing”: U.S.-China competition, port control, and the restructuring of trade chains are rewriting the regional landscape

Latin America is at a critical stage as external powers re-enter competition. China continues to expand its presence through trade, ports, minerals, and security cooperation, while the United States counters with tariffs, friend-shoring, and security cooperation. The core shift in the regional economy has moved from simple export dependence to the redistribution of supply chains, critical infrastructure, and strategic assets.

Carlos Mendoza8 min read
Economic Outlook

Latin America enters a period of geo-economic rebalancing: How U.S.-China competition is reshaping trade, ports, and the security landscape

Latin America is in the midst of a round of geoeconomic rebalancing. China’s presence in trade, ports, and resource procurement continues to expand, while the United States strengthens its regional influence through tariffs, friend-shoring, military cooperation, and supply chain restructuring. This article examines Latin America’s new position in global competition from the perspectives of countries, industries, trade, and investment.

Sofia Mendez9 min read