PERU: No let-up to political tussles even if Vizcarra survives impeachment
The next 48 hours will mark an especially fraught moment in the steadily rising confrontation between the executive and legislative branches.While the threat of impeachment against President Martin Vizcarra is real, the most likely scenario is that he pulls through this crisis m… Become a member to read the rest of this article Username or […]
PERU: Lockdown limits and broader challenges
President Martin Vizcarra has won a political victory after private health facilities reached an agreement with the government over the costs of treating overflow patients from the public health system. The deal came shortly after Vizcarra yesterday, 24 June, threatened to tempor… Become a member to read the rest of this article
PERU: Lockdown limits and broader challenges
President Martin Vizcarra has won a political victory after private health facilities reached an agreement with the government over the costs of treating overflow patients from the public health system. The deal came shortly after Vizcarra yesterday, 24 June, threatened to tempor… Become a member to read the rest of this article
PERU: So far, so steady on Covid-19 but risks are lurking
President Martin Vizcarra has won plaudits for his early-stage intervention to halt the spread of Covid-19. A strict quarantine was put in place on 16 March, when the total number of confirmed cases stood at only 86. At the same time, the government’s fiscal response to the crisi… Become a member to read the […]
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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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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, 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
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 […]
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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
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