Region: North America Mexico – Latest military appointment to traditionally civil post will be part of wider expansion of armed forces Stability
Region: North America Nicaragua – Cybersecurity cooperation agreement deepens ties with Russia and will increase threat of regional instability Cyber Geopolitics Stability
Region: North America Mexico – Semiconductor industry will expand as part of wider effort to reduce reliance and supply chain disruptions Business Geopolitics
Region: North America Mexico – Capture of Ovidio Guzmán will increase violence in Sinaloa and allow territorial expansion of rival cartel Business Stability
Region: North America Mexico – New chief justice will enhance autonomy of Supreme Court, while also likely to challenge AMLO’s agenda Stability
Region: North America Mexico – Heightened military presence will remain in place in Ciudad Juárez following deadly prison break, violence likely to increase Business Stability
Region: North America Guatemala – Planned Taiwan summit will test current bilateral trade agreements Business Economy Geopolitics
Region: North America Mexico – Cybersecurity budget projected to rise following years of underfunding but businesses and government will remain vulnerable to attacks Business