Canning Insights

The recent anniversary of the end of the Porfiriato, the 30-year period in which Mexico was ruled by the military dictator Porfirio Díaz, and the beginning of the Mexican Revolution offers us a chance to reflect on how relations have changed between civilian governments and the military in the century since his regime was ended at the hands of Mexican revolutionaries - writes Joe Brandon.

Jon Farmer, Editor in Chief at LatinNews, breaks down Latin America's varied responses to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The economies of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) have been severely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, but the region’s agribusiness sector has shown great resilience. The outlook is positive, but much will depend on how it responds to specific challenges of climate change, shifting global diets, and uncertainties in global trade.

Latin America is the most biodiverse region on the planet, but biodiversity has been slashed in recent decades and continues to be lost. This Canning Paper looks at what human action is being taken to protect natural habitats and safeguard ecosystems, alongside exploring areas where action is urgently needed.

In Canning House's third Forgotten Histories publication, Richard McColl charts the life and legacy of Jack Greenwell - a decorated, journeyman football manager with trophies won in Spain and Peru before his arrival in Bogotá with Independiente Santa Fe - whose storied career has been largely lost to time.

The second of Canning House's Forgotten Histories explores the significance of British business interests to the urban and industrial development of Paraná state, Brazil, and its place in the wider narrative of UK-Brazil relations. Written and submitted by Adam Patterson, Honorary British Consul in Paraná, Brazil.