TRENDS
Brazil’s floods expose Latin America’s vulnerabilities
Latin American countries are severely vulnerable to extreme weather events. Governments in the region facing fiscal constraints should prepare better, cooperate more and be creative
BUSINESS
Panama’s new President inherits a success story gone wrong
As a new administration takes over, Central America’s one-time success story is in danger of succumbing to problems that bedevil its Latin American neighbours
WORLD
Elon Musk picked the wrong fight in Brazil, snubs court orders
As the Brazilian Supreme Court begins its crackdown on social-media accounts spreading misinformation and hate speech on X, the billionaire owner of the social media site pledged to disobey legal orders
TRENDS
Why Lionel Messi chose Miami over Riyadh
The soccer great's expected contract with Inter Miami of the US’s Major League Soccer makes a lot of sense — professionally, personally and maybe even financially. Importantly, this arrangement may allow Messi to help Argentina defend its Copa America title next year and the World Cup title in 2026, both to be held in the US
