Latin America

Political shift to the right across Latin America

Introduction Across Latin America, there has been a noticeable movement toward right-wing, conservative and security-focused governments. This does not appear to represent a simple ideological conversion across the continent. Instead in many countries, voters have rejected their incumbent governments because of the rising crime, inflation, corruption, weak economic performance and frustration with established political parties.

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The end of the Global South? A fragmenting bloc with no common interests

The term Global South has served as diplomatic shorthand for a loose coalition of developing states seeking greater voice in a world dominated by Western institutions and norms. The label implied shared grievances and converging interests, suggesting that formerly marginalised regions could act collectively to reshape global governance. Today, however, this narrative is increasingly hard

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Latin America: Resource conflicts

Latin America is renowned as a region abundant in all manner of natural resources, to include the large oil reserves of Venezuela and Ecuador, the vast mineral deposits in Chile and Peru and, of course, the lush and expansive tropical rainforests across the Amazon basin. The value of these resources, while being a key driver

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