CHILE: Battling Covid-19 resurgence as crisis stirs deeper political questions
A surge in new Covid-19 cases centered on the Metropolitan Region (RM) of Santiago has forced the government to reverse its limited lockdown easing measures. As previously discussed, the U-turn demonstrates what can happen when Covid-19 hits higher-density populations, as well as… Become a member to read the rest of this article Username or E-mail […]
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This week, Argentina’s debt exchange offer formally closes with acceptance rates currently projected to be low. Brazil should see a “war budget” passed while noise surrounding President Jair Bolsonaro continues. Meanwhile, recent data underlines the fragility of Mexico’s economy … Become a member to read the rest of this article
LATAM: Dilemmas and challenges in loosening lockdowns
Many countries in Latin America opted for stringent lockdowns at a far earlier stage in the spread of Covid-19 than elsewhere in the world. This reflected the much greater risk of medical system overload in the region, as well as the fact that Covid-19 spread to Latin America com… Become a member to read […]
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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
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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
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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
LATAM: The unstable compound of protests and COVID-19
Anti-government protests that broke out in 2019 in several countries were set to regain momentum after a recent lull. There have already been clashes between police and protestors in Chile this week. However, the gathering spread of COVID-19 has caused some governments to put in … Become a member to read the rest of […]
CHILE: A challenging near-term horizon
The referendum on a new constitution will be held on 26 April. Before then, Congress has a raft of bills to consider, all of which have either arisen from or been shaped in response to the protests and serious unrest that flared up from October 2019. At the same time, the protest… Become a […]
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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
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This week, Argentina’s precursory debt moves will continue – with little to ease creditor skepticism. Venezuela takes another step towards international isolation, while Brazil will see budget wrangles in Congress. Chile marks four months since the outbreak of serious unrest. Fin… Become a member to read the rest of this article