BRAZIL: Presidential dual rhetoric to continue to delay reform effort
President Jair Bolsonaro’s capacity to operate in two ostensibly conflicting worlds – that of social media and his own government – reached a high point this week. Bolsonaro has been as erratic as ever, resorting to confusing doublespeak. The net result is further delays in the r… Become a member to read the rest […]
COLOMBIA: Cabinet reset may ease congressional strains but protests to resume
On 7 February, President Ivan Duque finally ended weeks of speculation with the announcement of a partial cabinet reshuffle. Three portfolios – Health, Labor, and Agriculture – have new ministers, while a change at Interior was announced at the end of January. Takeaways and impli… Become a member to read the rest of this […]
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
PERU: A fragmented caretaker congress (with some unsettling features)
Vote counting is still ongoing following the 26 January congressional elections for the 2020-2021 period. In Lima – the biggest electoral district by far with 33% of voters – the National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) has yet to process around 10% of ballots. In the absenc… Become a member to read the rest […]
PERU: What to expect from 26 January congressional elections
Elections for the 130-seat Congress take place on 26 January. The elections follow the dissolution of the previous legislature on 30 September. As such, the new Congress will only sit until July 2021, after the resumption of the normal electoral timetable. Polling is very limited… Become a member to read the rest of this article