BRAZIL: Bolsonaro’s theatrics forcing chaotic activism from allies and foes
President Jair Bolsonaro’s recent campaign against the highly acclaimed electronic voting system elicited reactions from top leaders in Congress and the judiciary. The president may have succeeded in diminishing the attention devoted to the Senate inquiry into the pandemic in the… Become a member to read the rest of this article Username or E-mail […]
PERU: Political rollercoaster has way to go still as cabinet unravelling begins
The resignation yesterday, 17 August, of foreign minister Hector Bejar, 19 days after his designation, is unlikely to resolve the crisis hanging over President Pedro Castillo’s cabinet. Even if Bejar is replaced by a more moderate figure, the cabinet will struggle to win congress… Become a member to read the rest of this article
LATAM PULSE
This week, Argentina’s President Alberto Fernandez has been hit by a scandal under four weeks from the crucial mid-term primaries. In Peru, the political chaos and confusion that has marked Pedro Castillo’s first 19 days in office is set to continue this week. Brazil’s Congress m… Become a member to read the rest of […]
ARGENTINA: Key considerations ahead of delayed mid-term primary votes
Under the new voting timetable, partial legislative mid-term elections now take place on 14 November. They will be preceded by party primaries to be held on 12 September, just under five weeks from now. The mid-terms will not just determine governability in the second half… Become a member to read the rest of this […]
LATAM PULSE
This week, Peru’s chaotic new government will remain under the spotlight. Brazil’s voting system remains a subject of political controversy. Venezuela’s opposition is set to embark on a new round of talks with representatives of President Nicolas Maduro’s regime. Poverty statisti… Become a member to read the rest of this article
BRAZIL: Institutional reaction against Bolsonaro revives his combative style
President Jair Bolsonaro continues to attack democratic institutions and the electronic voting system. Institutions react against the president but the threat to his political survival is still minimal. Congress will attempt to advance economic agenda but without expend… Become a member to read the rest of this article
COLOMBIA: Petro likely faces marathon, not sprint, to 2022
The first round of the 2022 presidential elections may still be ten months away, but leftist Senator Gustavo Petro’s consistent poll lead raises the question of whether a Petro victory is inevitable. Below we examine early electoral dynamics on the Left and Center-Left. Petro’… Become a member to read the rest of this article
LATAM: Election recap and prospects
Elections across the region in 2021 have delivered a complex patchwork of anti-status quo voting, minority governments, and political fragmentation, while also showing a continued susceptibility to authoritarian populism. These trends are likely to continue in the rest of … Become a member to read the rest of this article
LATAM PULSE
This week, Peru is likely to see more political tumult after Pedro Castillo’s stormy start as president, though the belated appointment of a moderate to the finance ministry could help offset market jitters. Brazil ‘s inquiry into the government’s handling of the pandemic resumes… Become a member to read the rest of this article
PERU: Chaotic start could mean constant political crisis under Castillo
The belated addition of the former World Bank economist Pedro Francke to President Pedro Castillo’s cabinet late on 30 July represents a positive development following a tumultuous couple of days. Francke had initially balked at serving under Castillo’s pick for prime minister (P… Become a member to read the rest of this article