BRAZIL: Tight agenda, conflicting legislative priorities
Good relations between President Jair Bolsonaro and congressional leaders are desirable but not imperative for economic reforms. A strong emphasis on the economic agenda both in government and Congress may result in the approval of tax reforms in an electoral y… Become a member to read the rest of this article Username or […]
BRAZIL: President starts a discreet but sure flight to the center
Last week, President Jair Bolsonaro strayed from his normal path and created an Amazon Council and a National Environmental Force – both to be commanded by his VP Hamilton Mourao, who the president had relegated to a less than secondary role to stall his growing popularity. That … Become a member to read the […]
BRAZIL: Guedes gets it wrong in Davos, Bolsonaro gets it right in Brasilia
Economy Minister Paulo Guedes’ comment at the World Economic Forum (WEF) this week that the environment’s worst enemy is poverty disappointed those who expected him to focus solely on significant improvements to the economy and investment opportunities in the country over the nex… Become a member to read the rest of this article
LATAM PULSE
This week, Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro is trying to get his new party formalized. In Peru, televised debates could help firm up the undecided vote ahead of the 26 January congressional elections. In Argentina, inflation data for December will be published, while in Mexico, … Become a member to read the rest of this article