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Brazil

Brazil Political & Business Risk Briefing — March 2026

This week: Lula faces Senate resistance over Supreme Court nomination amid institutional tensions · Rio de Janeiro Governor Castro resigns, creating political vacuum in key state ·…

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24 March 2026
Southern Cone

Southern Cone Political & Business Risk Briefing — March 2026

This week: Argentine government confidence drops for fourth consecutive month amid growing political pressures · Milei administration struggles with communication strategy as polit…

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24 March 2026
Public Health

Latin America Public Health Political & Business Risk Briefing — March 2026

This week: Venezuela's yellow fever outbreak exposes public health crisis amid information suppression · Venezuela's healthcare system faces chronic medication shortages affecting …

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24 March 2026
Mining

Latin America Mining Political & Business Risk Briefing — March 2026

This week: Chile's Codelco advances predictive maintenance systems across flagship operations · Albemarle deepens Chile lithium partnerships ahead of industry consolidation · Chile…

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24 March 2026
Energy

Latin America Energy Political & Business Risk Briefing — March 2026

Latin America intelligence briefing from The Americas Desk.

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23 March 2026
Andean Region

Andean Region Intelligence Briefing — Colombia's Hercules crash exposes military equipment procurement delays

This week: Colombia's Hercules crash exposes military equipment procurement delays · Peru faces energy vulnerability as Camisea concentration creates systemic risk · Iran threatens…

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23 March 2026
Central America

Central America Intelligence Briefing — Trump threatens ICE airport deployment to pressure Democrats on TSA funding

This week: Trump threatens ICE airport deployment to pressure Democrats on TSA funding

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23 March 2026
Mexico

Mexico Political & Business Risk Briefing — March 2026

This week: Mexico proposes Financial Intelligence Unit bank freezes without judicial oversight · Cuban energy crisis deepens with third major blackout this month · Federal prosecut…

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23 March 2026

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