Analysis US designations of cartels as FTOs: implications for companies one year on One year after the US designated cartels Foreign Terrorist Organisations, the issue still resonates with Trump's base and further announcements are expected. While the initial focus has been on Mexico, 2026 will see further scrutiny across the region. Control Risks has found companies' exposure is growing. Read More link icon
Analysis What organisations need to know ahead of the FIFA World Cup The US, Canada and Mexico are set to host the biggest FIFA World Cup ever. This brings opportunity for the risk of protests, operational strain and travel disruptions. Read More link icon
Analysis From Reaction to Resilience: What Comes After Executive Protection? Organizations were quick to deploy executive protection measures, after the killing of a CEO in 2024. Now business leaders are looking to shift their security programs toward strategic preparedness—an evolution that demands foresight, cross-functional collaboration and a holistic approach to risk management. Read More link icon
Analysis Chile's political transition: turning change into opportunity Between the now-concluded government of former President Gabriel Boric and José Antonio Kast’s incoming administration, Chile has moved from the most left-wing administration in its recent democratic history to its most right-wing one. This radical shift raises questions around the potential effects of the administration’s changed objectives on the long-term planning needs of investors – both domestic and foreign. Read More link icon
Analysis AI visions in 2026: a transatlantic strategic divide The United States and the European Union are consolidating two structurally different approaches to AI regulation, reflecting competing industrial strategies, national security priorities and political ideologies. This divergence is reshaping market access, investment flows and corporate strategy in real time. Read More link icon