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LATAM: No smooth or straightforward lockdown exits

LATAM: No smooth or straightforward lockdown exits | Speevr

● How and when to exit lockdowns remains a significant challenge for governments across the region. ● Economic need may precipitate lockdown loosening before transmission rates are sufficiently low. Conversely, excessive gradualism will have deeply negative economic consequenc…   Become a member to read the rest of this article Username or E-mail Password Remember Me […]

LATAM PULSE

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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

BRAZIL: Health minister controversy subsides as new challenges surface

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● The new health minister seems capable of handling Covid-19 well, while remaining outside the political danger zone within the government. ● The Chief-of-Staff at the Presidency is the new strong man and has ventured into economic territory, spearheading a new post-pandemic r…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

LATAM PULSE

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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

BRAZIL: Unnecessary health minister change aggravates presidential blame

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● President Jair Bolsonaro finally dismissed his popular health minister, claiming he failed to see the economic side of the Covid-19 tragedy. ● The new minister is a renowned physician and medical entrepreneur who has publicly agreed with the health ministry’s handling of the…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

MEXICO: More distraction from AMLO

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President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) yesterday, 14 April, announced that he would be in favor of bringing forward a presidential recall referendum to 2021. Under current rules, the recall referendum would take place in March 2022 should a signature collection drive fulfil…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

LATAM PULSE

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This week, in Brazil, a “War Budget” could be readied even as President Jair Bolsonaro’s contrarian approach to Covid-19 continues. In Argentina, a debt restructuring offer could finally be unveiled. in Mexico, the government will continue to celebrate what could end up being a p…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

LATAM PULSE

LATAM PULSE | Speevr

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

LATAM PULSE

LATAM PULSE | Speevr

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

LATAM PULSE

LATAM PULSE | Speevr

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