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This week will see intensified negotiations as Argentina tries to avoid a ninth sovereign default. Beyond Argentina, the spread of Covid-19 in the region will dominate the week ahead even as some countries tentatively loosen restrictions; yesterday, 17 May, the number of confirme… Become a member to read the rest of this article Username or E-mail […]
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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
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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
MEXICO: More distraction from AMLO
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
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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
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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’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
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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: COVID-19 to inflict heavy collateral damage
Latin America is caught in a negative shock to both supply and demand resulting from the COVID-19 outbreak, though the spread of the virus in the region remains minor for now. The region is facing a considerable “China shock” as well as a related oil shock and knock-on… Become a member to read […]