LATAM PULSE
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 gove… Become a member to read the rest of this article Username or E-mail Password […]
PERU: Contradictions and confusion
Prime Minister Guido Bellido’s threat to nationalize the consortium that operates the Camisea natural gas field unless it agrees to pay higher taxes is unsettling – though not for what might seem the most obvious reasons. Camisea is a consortium whose members include Pluspetrol (… Become a member to read the rest of this […]
ECUADOR: Unstoppable force (Lasso) meets immovable object (National Assembly)
President Guillermo Lasso’s so-called “mega-bill” of reforms faces a complex path in the National Assembly (AN). The government has been talking openly about its “plan B” for a public referendum if/when the reforms reach a dead end in the legislature. Lasso’s popularity co… Become a member to read the rest of this article
LATAM PULSE
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 in the downstream sector returns to the politi… Become a member to read the rest […]
BRAZIL: Congress to lead on policy as President focuses on narratives
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 challe… Become a member to read the rest of this article
CHILE: Debate unlikely to change Boric versus Sichel dynamic
The first televised candidates’ debate took place yesterday, 22 September, ahead of the first round of the presidential election on 21 November. Below we examine the key takeaways: The polls going into last night’s debate had the leftist Gabriel Boric in first place; Boric is … Become a member to read the rest of […]
LATAM PULSE
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 pandemic will be released. Chile… Become a member to read the rest of this article
ARGENTINA: Government in disarray after CFK post-primary tantrum
Alberto Fernandez faces the most serious crisis of his presidency as Sunday’s primary defeat continues to reverberate across the governing Front for All (FdT) coalition. Government implosion and/or a shift to radicalism are possible scenarios ahead, though a politically cu… Become a member to read the rest of this article
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
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