COLOMBIA: IMF backstop is positive but oil price vulnerability remains headache
Despite publicly contemplating a loosening of physical distancing measures, President Ivan Duque on 6 April announced that they would be extended until 27 April; the quarantine started on 25 March. The decision does not just reflect the World Health Organization (WHO)’s warnings … Become a member to read the rest of this article Username […]
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This week, the future of the Mercosur/Mercosul trade bloc faces renewed uncertainty. Venezuela’s regime is reversing the limited economic liberalization of recent months as an upcoming anniversary serves as a reminder of the regime’s reliance on the military. In Mexico, disrupted… 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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From this week, Mexico’s state oil company Pemex is a “fallen angel” following the latest downgrade to its credit ratings. Also this week, Argentina’s creditors will be wanting to see flexibility ahead of debt talks, while domestically, the government weighs up how to relax lockd… Become a member to read the rest of this article
COLOMBIA: IMF backstop is positive but oil price vulnerability remains headache
Despite publicly contemplating a loosening of physical distancing measures, President Ivan Duque on 6 April announced that they would be extended until 27 April; the quarantine started on 25 March. The decision does not just reflect the World Health Organization (WHO)’s warnings … Become a member to read the rest of this article
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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
COLOMBIA: Concerns over informal sector despite robust pandemic response
The government’s response to the Covid-19 outbreak has been largely science-based and robust. Social distancing measures were put in place relatively early, and a strict quarantine will remain in place until at least 13 April. The government is putting COP 2.1tn into the health s… Become a member to read the rest of this […]
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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 […]