Americas RegionalPULSE: 16 DEC 2024
Geopolitical & Security Analysis Regional Report
Report Details
Initial Publish Date
Last Updated: 16 DEC 2024
Report Focus Location: Americas
Authors: DA
Contributors: GSAT
GSAT Lead: MF
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Report Summary
This study presents a thorough examination of the current geopolitical and security environment throughout the Americas, with an emphasis on high-profile developments in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Significant concerns include Cuba's national electric grid collapse, disrupting daily life amid ongoing fuel shortages; Bolivia’s official accession to Mercosur, a significant milestone for regional economic integration; and Paraguay’s expulsion of a Chinese diplomat, underscoring tensions over Taiwan. In Venezuela, political uncertainties deepen as conflicting claims of election victories create tension ahead of the presidential inauguration.
Security challenges remain prominent, with Mexico witnessing intensified cartel violence and a record fentanyl seizure reflecting heightened law enforcement efforts. In Haiti, a government action plan to address escalating gang violence follows massacres claiming over 200 lives. Meanwhile, the US decision to keep Cuba on the terrorism sponsor list adds to geopolitical complexities.
Economically, Chile’s mining sector expansion and the finalization of the EU-Mercosur trade deal signal growth potential, though Brazil faces challenges in combating illegal activities in the Amazon. Guyana’s oil sector remains a focal point, with negotiations indicating sustained interest in its resources.
Amid these developments, the region continues to navigate intersecting crises, presenting both opportunities and risks for stakeholders across the Americas.
