Briefings & Intelligence

Our Associate Fellow Andrew Thompson considers how the Panama Canal will remain competitive following announcement of the introduction of carbon-based - rather than size-based - charges for ships using the waterway, in a bid to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030.

As Pedro Castillo edges ahead in Peru's electoral polling, our Associate Fellow Andrew Thompson asks whether the leftist candidate's notion of nationalising much of the country's extractive industries will bear fruit.

Mexico raises economic growth forecast, but recovery remains slow

Castillo carves out early advantage as Peru’s polarised campaign begins

Lasso triumphs as indigenous voters reject return of Correísmo

Our Associate Fellow Andrew Thompson breaks down the results of the first round of Peru's presidential election - with 18 candidates running and none receiving more than 20% of the vote, he predicts a complex and volatile road ahead.