Trump has “only” imposed the reciprocal minimum tariff of 10 percent on almost all South American countries. What is the reason for this and what consequences could it have for the region?

President Milei has stabilized the country in a serious crisis. Now he must continue his reform course. A further recovery of the continent’s second largest economy would be important for South America.

The IMF’s latest forecasts for the region’s economies are cautiously optimistic. And this is where the country with the highest growth worldwide is located.

Many Argentinians wish that the president’s reform program would succeed. He has also become the new beacon of hope for German business and politics.

After the re-election of Nayib Bukule, his policy of a firm hand against crime but also the rule of law could find imitators in the region.

The chances of this are good. Global interest in the region is growing and it remains stable in a world of increasing crises.

President Lula in particular is strongly committed to achieving a result. Will the EU go along?

Guyana, Brazil and Argentina are increasing production, while Ecuador, Mexico, Colombia and Venezuela are losing ground.

The country could benefit more than almost any other from the changes in geopolitics and the energy transition. But this requires a clear reform course.

One against all: Argentina is fighting over water rights on the Río Paraná. After the upcoming elections there, it could become even more difficult to find a common position.