Good morning,
As a reminder, it’s just the ratings and regional news summaries this week while I’m on leave.
Americas Stability Ratings and News Summary
More Unstable
Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, Saint Lucia, Suriname, The Bahamas, Trinidad and Tobago, United States Of America, Venezuela
More Stable
No countries were more stable over this period
Unchanged
Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Costa Rica, Grenada, Panama, Paraguay, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Uruguay
Regional News Summary
Brazil is managing strained international relations with the United States. The Brazilian government has disputed the legitimacy of a US trade probe and seeks World Trade Organization intervention. Brazil’s top court has ruled that US laws don’t apply within its territory.
In Mexico, President Claudia Sheinbaum has denied US assertions about joint anti-cartel operations, creating bilateral tensions. Mexico achieved notable economic gains in foreign investment and surpassed the US in vehicle exports to Canada.
Argentina’s austerity efforts face obstacles as Congress blocked a key economic reformer’s appointment. Venezuela experienced escalating tensions as the US deployed warships nearby for drug trafficking operations. Colombia confronted severe security challenges as attacks attributed to FARC dissidents killed dozens.
Carpe tomorrow!