CHILE: Highly uncertain horizon following weekend mega-vote
The mayoral, municipal council, gubernatorial, and constituent assembly elections held on 15-16 May delivered a major political shock. Establishment parties that have governed the country over the past three decades performed poorly. Radical sectors with a re-foundation… Become a member to read the rest of this article Username or E-mail Password Remember Me […]
Argentina: The Paris Club and the Fund – Parallel Lives
Editorial: The Paris Club and the Fund: Parallel Lives Argentina is trying not to default with the Paris Club. That is good news because it implies that at the end of the day there is an interest in maintaining a certain reputation. The agreement with the Club is not easy. It… Become a member […]
NIGERIA: Scrapping official FX rate may signal return to Eurobond market
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has tacitly removed from its website information quoting the official exchange rate at NGN 379 per USD, indicating that the CBN may have finally abandoned the official rate. This would be in line with views expressed by Finance Minister Zainab Ah… Become a member to read the rest […]
WEEKLY POLITICAL COMPASS
African and European leaders will gather in Paris. The foreign ministers of Russia and the US will meet in Iceland. Chinahas landed its first rover on Mars. The recent elections in Chile will have varied implications. Meanwhile, India’s PM will hold consultations with district ma… Become a member to read the rest of this […]
LATAM PULSE
This week, in the wake of the weekend’s “mega-vote” – which produced a political earthquake – the battle to succeed President Sebastian Pinera in Chile moves up a gear. In Peru, Keiko Fujimori and her leftist rival Pedro Castillo will sign a pledge to respect democratic norms and… Become a member to read the […]
TURKEY: Easing restrictions but luring back tourists will be hard
Economic (and political) imperatives continue to shape Turkey’s fight against Covid-19. The vaccination rollout is currently disrupted by supply issues and it is unclear when an adequate provision will be secured. Barring a late rebound, the tourism season this year is … Become a member to read the rest of this article
ISRAEL: Hamas will not hurt the economy much, but domestic challenges rising
Hamas rockets will have negligible effect on Israel’s economy this year. A sustained political crisis and increasing polarization between Israeli Jews and Arabs is a bigger threat. Israel seems destined for a new election, which is unlikely to be anything other than wha… Become a member to read the rest of this article