Blog

From 21 October to 1 November, Cali, Colombia hosts the 2024 United Nations Biodiversity Conference – COP16. Ahead of the conference, Canning House asked the team at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew to provide some insights on the critical importance of biodiversity to the economies of Latin America and the wider world.

On 1 October, Claudia Sheinbaum was inaugurated as President of Mexico. In Canning House's latest blog, Susana Berruecos and Freddy Nevison-Andrews reflect on what her presidency - as Mexico's first female president - means for women in her country.

Following his recent visit to Argentina, Jeremy Browne, CEO of Canning House, writes on his view of the country's current economic and political circumstances, and the approach being taken by President Javier Milei.

Following Venezuela's disputed 2024 election, Luis Losada from Aperio Intelligence considers the role of Latin American diplomacy in the resolution of the country's political conflict, and what comes next for Chavismo, in Canning House's latest blog.

Javier Milei has passed his first piece of legislation. In Canning House's latest blog, Freddy Nevison-Andrews and Clorrie Yeomans consider whether Milei's enthusiasm for big tech will help to deliver his big-picture vision for Argentina.

Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico's president-elect, has confirmed that her government will press ahead with a series of constitutional reforms, including a controversial bill that would see judges elected by popular vote. In Canning House's latest blog, Susana Berruecos considers what this might mean for Mexico's judicial system.