BRAZIL: Unnecessary health minister change aggravates presidential blame
● 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
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
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
WEEKLY POLITICAL COMPASS
Russia has agreed to a significant cut in oil production. African leaders are calling for support with health, economic and debt relief measures. The Chinese leadership appears to be weighing its options for greater economic stimulus. France’s president has further extended the l… Become a member to read the rest of this article
EUROPE: The domestic politics of the post-coronavirus era
● Lack of agreement at yesterday’s Eurogroup reflects the continued importance of domestic political constraints; this warrants a look at the future trajectory for Europe’s party politics. ● The short-term increase in some leaders’ popularity might fade in the aftermath of the… Become a member to read the rest of this article
WEEKLY POLITICAL COMPASS
In Argentina, the sovereign heads into technical default. Nigeria has demanded financial assistance from international institutions. Brazil’s president is politically isolated. Eurozone members remain unlikely to make progress towards debt mutualization. South Africa’s currency f… Become a member to read the rest of this article
MACRO/COVID-19: The political risks of technological solutions
● The first of our macro/Covid-19 pieces dealt with its impact on globalization; in this second note, we look at the politics of technological solutions to deal with the outbreak. ● While privacy concerns might dominate in developed economies, regions such as Southeast Asia mi… Become a member to read the rest of this […]
WEEKLY POLITICAL COMPASS
China’s top decision-makers have called for greater stimulus measures. Italy will extended the lockdown. South Africa is bracing for the fallout from the loss of its last investment-grade rating. Further restrictions are likely ahead across Southeast Asia. Hungary’s government is… Become a member to read the rest of this article
WEEKLY POLITICAL COMPASS
Italy is bracing for what might be a crucial week in the fight against the virus. Eurozone members are debating financial support measures. China is looking to make up for virus-related economic losses. Japan is preparing for a delay of the Olympics. In South Africa, calls are in… Become a member to read the rest of this article
WEEKLY POLITICAL COMPASS
Meetings on the European and G7 levels are intended coordinate national responses to COVID-19. The Bank of Japan suggested a limited role for central banks in combating the global demand slowdown. China is trying to position itself as a leader in epidemic response. Meanwhile, Sou… Become a member to read the rest of this article