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Argentina | A Last-Minute Deal with the IMF

Editorial: A Last-Minute Deal with the IMF Finally, the famous “staff-level agreement” was closed and the IMF promises a disbursement of 7.5 billion dollars in August, an amount that will basically cover principal and interest payments until November. Although there is no cer…   Become a member to read the rest of this article Username […]

Argentina Averted the Chasm with the IMF Agreement

Argentina Averted the Chasm with the IMF Agreement, Though Fragility Is Still the Name of the Game The economic discussions have been dominated by the day-to-day developments in the negotiations between Argentina and the IMF. The other key piece of analysis is on the impact t…   Become a member to read the rest of […]

Argentina | Distortions Upon Distortions to Muddle Through

Editorial: Distortions Upon Distortions to Muddle Through The government continues negotiating with the IMF, but there is nothing concrete yet. Econviews’ thesis is that one way or another there will be an agreement such that at least the IMF disburses the outstanding 4 billi…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

Argentina: The FX Spread Widens and Messes (even more) The Economy

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The official exchange rate remains tamed. On average, the dollar rose 1% in October, 1.1% in September and 1% in August. Well below inflation, that averaged more than 3% per month. It is true that in the last week of October the exchange rate accelerated a little, but too little …   Become a member […]

Argentina: Orderly or Messy Adjustment?

When the legislative elections of November 14 pass, all eyes will return almost exclusively to the economy. Once the results are digested, the question will be how Argentina will resolve the many imbalances that are beginning to grow. They are, mainly, the fiscal issue, the monet…   Become a member to read the rest of […]

BRAZIL: Pandemic report less harmful than the economy for Bolsonaro

BRAZIL: Pandemic report less harmful than the economy for Bolsonaro | Speevr

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 of the indictment list is President …   Become a member to read the rest of […]

LATAM: Pandemic status and outlook

LATAM: Pandemic status and outlook | Speevr

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 challenges …   Become a member to read the rest of this article

MEXICO: Political considerations behind electricity reform

MEXICO: Political considerations behind electricity reform | Speevr

The political noise surrounding President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO)’s electricity sector reforms persists even if little significant movement has occurred since it was unveiled on 1 October. The reform, which would restore the state-run CFE electricity utility to a de fa…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

LATAM PULSE

LATAM PULSE | Speevr

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 opens up as his party appears to be submitting to new r…   Become a member […]

ARGENTINA: Gridlock likely and governability crisis possible after mid-terms

ARGENTINA: Gridlock likely and governability crisis possible after mid-terms | Speevr

The governing Front for All (FdT) coalition will struggle to avoid a damaging defeat in November’s partial mid-term elections. The government is hoping to limit its losses with unabashed clientelism, but FdT power struggles and highly problematic economic conditions milita…   Become a member to read the rest of this article