BRAZIL: Bolsonaro isolated, not ousted
● President Jair Bolsonaro has reached the highest level of isolation since his inauguration. ● His posture against popular Health Minister Luiz Henrique Mandetta is a high-risk strategy. ● Four-star generals in the government have been a moderate force, ensuring the government… Become a member to read the rest of this article Username or […]
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This week, existing quarantines in Argentina, Chile, and Colombia will remain in place heading into the Easter weekend – what happens from next week will be critical to watch as some governments weigh up the risk of social strife and the economic effects of a “lockdown shock” sho… Become a member to read the rest of this article
BRAZIL: Significant delays but on the right track despite Bolsonaro
● Brazil has been doing the right thing to stem the spread of the coronavirus but resistance from President Jair Bolsonaro remains. ● A mega-package of stimulus and support measures has been announced but implementation is delayed due to lack of coordination. ● Other admini… Become a member to read the rest of this […]
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This week, Brazil’s Congress should advance economic support measures even as President Jair Bolsonaro remains in denial about the seriousness of Covid-19. In Argentina, the government has – as expected – extended its quarantine measures amid concerns over how to sustain a lockdo… Become a member to read the rest of this article
BRAZIL: Risky play by Bolsonaro may cost him dearly
President Jair Bolsonaro’s speech to the nation on the evening of 24 March left friends and foes perplexed for its extreme denial of COVID-19’s gravity. The president called for a “return to normality” and the end of the mass confinement and blamed the media for spreading fear. W… Become a member to read the […]
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This week, Brazil continues to prepare for the growing stress on its national health system arising from COVID-19 despite political rifts. Chile, which continues to tighten containment measures, has bowed to the inevitable and postponed the constitutional referendum set for late-… Become a member to read the rest of this article
BRAZIL/MEXICO: Political weak links in the struggle to contain COVID-19
● The region’s big two economies – Brazil and Mexico – have presidents who have been conspicuously slow to recognize COVID-19’s gravity. ● Whether this proves counter-productive to virus containment remains to be seen, but in a context in which government failure can be deadly… Become a member to read the rest of this […]
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The number of reported COVID-19 cases across the region remains relatively low by global terms. However, some stringent measures to limit the spread of the virus take effect this week in the likes of Chile, Colombia, Peru, and Argentina. The response of governments in Mexico and … Become a member to read the rest of this article
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This week, COVID-19-related market volatility comes at the worst possible moment for Argentina, which is on the brink of a crucial phase of its debt restructuring. Separately, protests against gender violence will mark the beginning of the week, with political effects most stro… Become a member to read the rest of this article
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This week, a resurgence in protests is expected in Chile, while in Mexico, COVID-19 is likely to add to President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador’s worries. In Brazil, budget wrangles go on. Judicial reforms could be unveiled in Argentina ahead of next week’s debt restructuring offer… Become a member to read the rest of this article