ARGENTINA: Kirchnerismo engulfing moderate Peronism
While Finance Minister Martin Guzman is meeting with the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s Kristalina Georgieva today, 23 March, recent events in Buenos Aires provide the best indication of the government’s political and economic direction of travel. Vice-President Cri… Become a member to read the rest of this article Username or E-mail Password Remember Me […]
LATAM PULSE
This week, Argentina’s slow-moving talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are unlikely to see any new momentum. Security and migration policy in Mexico will be under scrutiny. In Brazil, new emergency coronavirus assistance is coming as executive-congressional tensions … Become a member to read the rest of this article
BRAZIL: Bolsonaro still in denial as pandemic reaches its worst moment
Brazil has reached Covid-19 global epicenter status, but it is unlikely that President Jair Bolsonaro will change his denialist rhetoric on the importance of mask-wearing, social isolation, or lockdowns. It was hoped that following the re-emergence of former president Luiz Inacio… Become a member to read the rest of this article
MEXICO: Energy nationalism and salvo against mining add to investor concerns
This week was always likely to see some anti-business rhetoric or gesture from President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) given that today, 18 March, is the anniversary of the 1938 nationalization of the oil sector. To mark the day, AMLO is in the oil-producing Tabasco, his hom… Become a member to read the rest […]
CHILE: Reflections on April’s mega-vote
Mayoral, municipal council, gubernatorial, and constituent assembly elections are scheduled for 10-11 April. Forecasting outcomes is unusually difficult because there is virtually no precedent for the constitutional or gubernatorial elections, while polling for the forme… Become a member to read the rest of this article
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This week, energy policy is likely to be under the spotlight in Mexico. Meanwhile, Brazil will recommence some emergency spending as pressure builds to replace the current health minister. Ecuador’s run-off presidential campaign gets under way with a debate scheduled for next Sun… Become a member to read the rest of this article
PERU: Vaccine politics intensifies
The Sinopharm vaccine is currently at the center of a controversy that has implications for both Peru’s vaccine campaign and the presidential election race. The controversy On 5 March, the local Willax TV channel broadcast a program examining a study by the Universidad Peruana … Become a member to read the rest of this […]
BRAZIL: Lula’s return is a threat to both Bolsonaro and centrists
The Supreme Court decision to annul all cases against former President Lula could turn him into the strongest presidential candidate in 2022. The rapporteur of Lava-Jato in the Supreme Court attempted to preserve the operation by limiting the scope of his decision to jur… Become a member to read the rest of this article
LATAM PULSE
This week, the region’s vaccine procurement picture continues to look very uneven. Brazil should vote on the re-introduction of an emergency assistance package. In Mexico, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) is being challenged (again) by women’s groups. In Argentina, VP… Become a member to read the rest of this article
PERU: How the presidential candidates stack up
The electoral field remains highly fragmented less than six weeks from the 11 April first round presidential election. Public apathy remains significant, which partly reflects the generally low caliber of candidates and debate. With up to half a dozen candidates – so… Become a member to read the rest of this article