Canning Insights

On the evening of 1st September a man approached Vice-President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner (CFK) outside her home in Buenos Aires, pointing a loaded gun at her head at point-blank range and attempting to pull the trigger. In a context of deepening socio-economic hardship and concerns over governability, risks appear to be rising in Argentina - writes Jill Hedges.

Last week saw the anniversary of the birth of Bernardo O’Higgins. A revolutionary leader, he led the forces to secure independence from Spain, establishing the new Republic of Chile, creating a working governmental organisation and establishing peace and order, based on the principles of freedom and democracy. Principles which resonate today and which are at the heart of what is happening now in Chile - writes Fiona Clouder.

Around the world, the Covid-19 pandemic has forced many people to move aspects of their lives into the digital space. Here we examine challenges around education and digital access in Latin America, consider innovative ways to overcome them, and look at what achieving digital and educational equalities would mean for opportunity and sustainable development in the region.

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.

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.