CHILE: Crisis set to run despite government scramble to respond
Yesterday, 29 January, the government secured the passage of its tax reform initiative, while advancing its pension reform proposal another stage before congress goes into recess over February. In parallel, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday confirmed a heavy downgra… Become a member to read the rest of this article Username or E-mail Password […]
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This week, Argentina’s creditors will be hoping for greater clarity on the new government’s economic and debt plans. Counting votes from yesterday’s congressional elections in Peru should conclude, with a more fragmented legislature in prospect. In Chile, major reforms need to ad… Become a member to read the rest of this article
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This week the domestic agenda will preoccupy President Ivan Duque in Colombia even after his successful bolstering of bilateral ties with the US. In Argentina, a sub-sovereign bond issue rears its head, while the government hopes to head off oil and gas sector problems. Chile’s g… Become a member to read the rest of this article
CHILE: Constitutional debate unsettles the Right
Over the last ten days, support for a new constitution within the governing Chile Vamos (CV) coalition has disintegrated. Recall that in the 15 November cross-party deal for a new constitution, the main CV members – the National Renovation (RN) party, the Independent Democratic U… Become a member to read the rest of this article
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This week, Venezuela’s National Assembly is at the center of the continuing political crisis. In Chile, strains within the governing coalition are in evidence, even if they are ultimately healed. Airport plans are under the spotlight again in Mexico, which also hosts a regional s… Become a member to read the rest of this article