Latam October 21, 2021 BRAZIL: Pandemic report less harmful than the economy for Bolsonaro Brazil, Politics Mario Marconini The 1,178-page report presented on 20 October by the rapporteur of the Senate inquiry (CPI) into the pandemic, Renan Calheiros (PMDB-AL), is unprecedented. Indictments were requested for more than 65 people in relation to 12 crimes. At the top... Read More...
Latam October 20, 2021 LATAM: Pandemic status and outlook Latam, Politics Mario Marconini, Nicholas Watson Covid-19 caseloads have been dropping across Latin America and the Caribbean in recent weeks. During October, South America has accounted for under 6% of new global daily cases versus 35-40% in June. The improving picture is encouraging but there are several... Read More...
Latam October 19, 2021 LATAM PULSE Emerging Markets, Latam, Politics editorial Mario Marconini, Nicholas Watson This week, Chile marks two years since the outbreak of protests just as the constituent assembly born out of that unrest starts to debate the content of a new constitution. In Peru, a new stage of Pedro Castillo’s presidency... Read More...
Latam October 8, 2021 BRAZIL: Tax reform surfaces amid legislative profligacy Brazil, Politics Mario Marconini President Jair Bolsonaro has been uncommonly discreet since his official apology to other branches of government for his frequent attacks against them two days after the pro-government protests on Independence Day, 7 September. Congress was already distancing itself from... Read More...
Latam October 4, 2021 LATAM PULSE Emerging Markets, Latam, Politics editorial Mario Marconini, Nicholas Watson This week, Mexico‘s electricity sector counter-reforms are in the legislature, where they could muffle recent speculation about the battle to eventually succeed President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO). Political tensions in Peru are rising. In Ecuador, talks between the... Read More...
Latam September 27, 2021 LATAM PULSE Emerging Markets, Latam, Politics editorial Mario Marconini, Nicholas Watson This week, Peru‘s government is in another muddle of its own making – this time over a threat to nationalize natural gas resources – while Congress will keep the Pedro Castillo administration on the backfoot. In Mexico, energy policy... Read More...
Latam September 24, 2021 BRAZIL: Congress to lead on policy as President focuses on narratives Brazil, Politics Mario Marconini President Jair Bolsonaro’s controversial speech at the UN shows his continued need to focus on narrative-building as opposed to actual governing. Congress has occupied the vacuum, though significant differences of approach prevail between House and Senate. Budget challenges are forcing the... Read More...
Latam September 20, 2021 LATAM PULSE Emerging Markets, Latam, Politics editorial Mario Marconini, Nicholas Watson This week, Argentina has a new cabinet after Vice-President Cristina Fernandez (CFK) flexed her political muscles in the wake of the 12 September mid-term primaries. In Brazil, a report from the Senate inquiry into the government’s handling of the... Read More...
Latam September 9, 2021 BRAZIL: Bolsonaro weaker after protests but early exit threats not in sight Brazil, Politics Mario Marconini President Jair Bolsonaro’s political situation is worse after the Independence Day (7 September) protests that he encouraged. The crowds were impressive in both Brasilia and Sao Paulo, the two cities where he chose to deliver speeches. Over the weekend... Read More...
Latam September 7, 2021 LATAM PULSE Emerging Markets, Latam, Politics editorial Mario Marconini, Nicholas Watson This week, in Brazil, President Jair Bolsonaro is aiming for a show of force in a day of protests. Argentina holds its primaries ahead of November’s mid-terms. In Colombia, the new tax reform – the third such initiative under... Read More...
