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The Speyside Group Latin America Team analyzes the updated status of the MERCOSUR–EU Agreement, which has transitioned from a theoretical trade breakthrough to a concrete phase of Market Access, Rewritten. With Brazil’s promulgation of Legislative Decree No. 14/2026 and all founding members advancing ratification, the agreement is now entering a decisive Early Implementation Phase. The European Commission has confirmed its intention to initiate Provisional Application of key provisions as early as May 2026

The Speyside Latin America team provides a strategic perspective on the high ideological stakes of Colombia’s 2026 Election, framed by the tension of One Left, Two Rights. As the country enters a decisive stage, the race is defined by a genuine choice between competing models for the state, the economy, and the energy transition. On the right, the field is split between Paloma Valencia—the standard-bearer for the Gran Consulta por Colombia coalition—and Abelardo de la Espriella, an independent candidate with significant digital reach. Meanwhile, the left advances Iván Cepeda as the successor to the current administration's orientation.

The Speyside Central and Eastern Europe team is closely monitoring the intensifying debate around the European Union’s competitiveness agenda and the emerging concept of “Buy European” or “European preference.” For business, this debate is no longer a distant Brussels policy discussion but an emerging framework that will shape future market access, public funding, regulatory burdens and industrial opportunities across the EU. With the growing focus on economic sovereignty, MNCs may face pressure to localise production and adjust supply chains to align with EU priorities.

The Asia Pacific Speyside team analyzes ASEAN's Energy Transition Realities, assessing how geopolitical Disruption is forcing a pivot toward regional Resilience. With global conflicts disrupting roughly 20% of global oil flows, Southeast Asia is reframing its energy transition as a critical national security imperative rather than solely an emissions-reduction effort. To mitigate reliance on imported fossil fuels, the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) has emerged as an operational and financing priority, aimed at connecting national electricity systems and diversifying power supplies through cross-border renewable energy trade.

Speyside Group analyzes the structural forces shaping Brazil’s 2026 elections, highlighting that the race is currently being defined by early institutional moves, shifting political alignments, and the critical necessity of coalition-building. Rather than relying strictly on campaign rhetoric, this electoral cycle is a profound test of governance capacity and institutional balance.

Our Speyside Group Latam team analyzes the precarious state of the US–Mexico Aviation System as the country prepares for the World Cup business boom. With the tournament expected to bring 5.5 million additional visitors to Mexico, multinational companies face converging risks regarding Tickets, Slots & Tariffs. Recent unprecedented events, such as the sudden FAA-mandated closure of El Paso's airspace, underscore the acute security and operational vulnerabilities present along the border.

The Speyside Group analyzes the 2026 strategic landscape for Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), a region that currently serves as a pivotal bridge and a testing ground for economic resilience and political adaptability. Across the region, geopolitical pressures, European Union (EU) policies, and national investment ambitions are converging, creating a highly fragmented but lucrative market for foreign direct investment (FDI)

Speyside Group analyzes the landscape of Colombia's 2026 Elections, focusing on the critical balance of institutional Stability and severe macroeconomic Constraints. As the country approaches a decisive electoral calendar, the core question for market participants is no longer just who wins, but who can govern effectively. We explore the strategic Implications for Energy, Mining, and Infrastructure , highlighting that execution risk, rather than ideological shifts, is ultimately What Investors Should Really Be Watching.

The Speyside Group team analyzes the evolution of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in Southeast Asia, which has transitioned from a niche European policy into a defining element of the region's environmental governance. Unlike the coordinated approach of the European Union, Southeast Asia's EPR landscape is heavily fragmented across six major markets: Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Singapore, and Malaysia. While this fragmentation creates immediate compliance complexities for multinational corporations, it also presents significant commercial opportunities for first movers willing to embed circularity into their core operations.

The Speyside Latin America team analyzes how the global energy transition is driving a structural transformation in Brazil’s mining sector. The accelerating demand for Critical Minerals (such as lithium, nickel, graphite, niobium, and rare earth elements) has fundamentally altered the investment landscape. Environmental performance, supply chain traceability, and climate alignment are no longer mere reputational differentiators; they are now strict preconditions for market access, strategic partnerships, and project bankability

Speyside Group analyzes Hungary’s 2026 parliamentary elections on 12 April. The elections represent a critical inflection point with direct implications for businesses and investors. Polls suggest a lead for the opposition Tisza party, but structural features of the electoral system and entrenched Fidesz influence mean policy change is likely to be gradual and uneven, creating ongoing regulatory and political uncertainty. The outcome will shape Hungary’s EU engagement, access to funding, sectoral policy, and geopolitical positioning, with implications for market access, fiscal stability, and operational risk. Companies should prioritize regulatory foresight, stakeholder engagement, and adaptable strategies to navigate a transitional environment where political shifts may not immediately translate into predictable policy outcomes.

Speyside Group analyzes the transformative "Great Healthcare Plan" of 2026, which has fundamentally redefined Pharmaceutical Market Access by linking U.S. drug pricing to international benchmarks. This shift toward a "glocal" strategy means that negotiation outcomes in Europe or APAC now act as a direct Global Price Anchor for the American market, effectively collapsing the divide between domestic and international pricing.