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Brazil health minister's ouster may boost instability

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BRAZIL

Mandetta had spent the last weeks involved in an increasingly acrimonious confrontation with Bolsonaro over his approach to the COVID-19 crisis. While Mandetta has largely sought…

Insecurity and response pose risks in El Salvador

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EL SALVADOR

Insecurity poses a challenge for President Nayib Bukele, who has made considerable political capital from a downward trend in violence over his term in office. While the…

Brazil's Bolsonaro will become increasingly isolated

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BRAZIL

The moves raised concerns that Bolsonaro was preparing the ground for a new coup as he faced growing criticism of his mishandling of the pandemic and the economic and social…

Temer will face vast political challenges in Brazil

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BRAZIL

The easy win of the pro-impeachment camp suggests Rousseff will be removed permanently after her judgment, which now senators must finish in no more than 180 days. However, this…

Parallel powers will not resolve crisis in Venezuela

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VENEZUELA

This creates a situation of parallel powers following President Nicolas Maduro’s inauguration for a second six-year term on January 10. The court in exile considered that Maduro…

Ecuador economy plans may run into difficulties

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ECUADOR

The second had been delayed pending the inauguration of President Guillermo Lasso and confirmation of his commitment to the agreement’s objectives. Lasso reached a new deal last…

Bolivia’s Anez is unlikely to secure election

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BOLIVIA

The move came in response to pressure amid growing criticism of her handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, which she has been accused of using to install herself in office…

Government through social media raises risks in Brazil

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BRAZIL

Social media and "new politics".

Far right may gain political space in Brazil

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BRAZIL

The rise of far-right support.

Political manoeuvring will be key for Ecuador’s Lasso

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ECUADOR

The conservative alliance that supported his election collapsed in mid-May, after his Creating Opportunities (CREO) failed to back the Social Christian Party (PSC) candidate for…