LATAM PULSE
This week, Argentina’s governing coalition is reeling from a heavy setback in yesterday’s obligatory primary voting which will be difficult to reverse in November’s mid-terms. Ecuador will see union-led protests against government reform proposals. This week also offers an opport… Become a member to read the rest of this article Username or E-mail Password […]
ARGENTINA: Mid-term primary takeaways
The governing Front for All (FdT) suffered a major setback in the party primaries held yesterday ahead of the partial mid-term legislative elections scheduled for 14 November – as we previously anticipated. Since voting is obligatory, the primaries assume the form of a large-scal… Become a member to read the rest of this article
BRAZIL: Bolsonaro weaker after protests but early exit threats not in sight
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 preceding the events, the p… Become a member to read the rest of this article
VENEZUELA: Positive early steps but mountain still to climb in political talks
Regime and opposition negotiators announced two partial agreements at the end of three days of talks that culminated on 6 September. The two sides have agreed to build mechanisms to facilitate food aid and health assistance for the local population and announced they share positi… Become a member to read the rest of this […]
Argentina: Waiting for the budget
On September 15, 3 days after the primary elections, Congress will receive from Martín Guzmán the budget bill for 2022. Although the budget has not traditionally had the importance in Argentina that it usually has in other democracies thanks to different factors such as the use o… Become a member to read the rest […]
MEXICO: Prospects for AMLO’s three constitutional reform priorities
Three constitutional reforms that President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) wants to advance over the next 18 months face an uphill struggle. The congressional landscape is more complex following the June mid-terms, though AMLO is likely to probe the main opposition all… Become a member to read the rest of this article
LATAM PULSE
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 President Ivan Duque – goes to congressional votes thi… Become a member to read the […]
BRAZIL: Day of economic reckoning for Bolsonaro
President Jair Bolsonaro has resorted to combative discourse from the outset of his government. The strategy has always been to attack first and explain later, never to recognize mistakes, and at best deny what was said. Even when he has struck deals with other branches of gover… Become a member to read the rest […]
ARGENTINA: Ruling coalition outwardly united but limping towards primary vote
Party primaries (known as the Open, Simultaneous and Obligatory Primaries, or PASO) take place on 12 September. These are the prelude to the 14 November partial legislative mid-term elections, in which half of the lower house and one-third of the Senate will be renewed. Since vot… Become a member to read the rest of […]
LATAM PULSE
This week, a new congressional session opens in Mexico. Brazil gears up for potentially stormy protests next week. In Chile, another pension withdrawal is under consideration but faces a more difficult path than previous withdrawal initiatives. Meanwhile, the race to succeed Colo… Become a member to read the rest of this article