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Paraguayan opposition may rally against Colorado moves

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PARAGUAY

The turn towards authoritarianism suggested by the case has raised alarm bells in the diplomatic community. Her expulsion has also provoked the ire of the powerful private sector…

Morena to pursue major constitutional change in Mexico

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MEXICO

The party’s new dominance has generated uncertainty about the constitutional reforms it plans to pursue, raising concerns both within Mexico and abroad.

Social, not economic, issues divide Brazilian politics

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BRAZIL

The recent furore over the bill highlights the degree to which ‘social’, rather than economic, issues increasingly define the ideological battle lines in Brazilian politics…

Venezuela election uncertainty will bring instability

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VENEZUELA

The opposition remains confident that it will win the presidential contest on July 28. However, either defeat or victory will likely bring protests and pockets of political…

Venezuela cabinet reshuffle points up Maduro weakness

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VENEZUELA

With the backing of the Supreme Court, which confirmed his electoral victory with 52% of the vote, Maduro is pressing on, putting the disputed presidential election behind him and…

Prospects for Colombia in 2024

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PROSPECTS 2024

His Historic Pact suffered a major setback in October’s local elections, with opposition figures set to govern some of Colombia’s largest cities (including Bogota) from January 1…

Authoritarian moves will raise wider concerns in Peru

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PERU

In particular, they point to congressional moves that threaten the independence of the judiciary and the electoral authorities. These centre on the investigation currently under…

Honeymoon period of Panama’s Mulino will be brief

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PANAMA

Mulino assumed the candidacy late in the race, after former President Ricardo Martinelli (2009-14) was disqualified over a corruption conviction. The new president will face…

Chile constitutional reform will not bring consensus

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CHILE

This is Chile’s second attempt to agree on a new constitution, following the overwhelming defeat of a previous proposal in a referendum in September 2022.

Bolivia political divisions will deepen pre-elections

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BOLIVIA

Despite temporary respite over the issue of judicial elections, splits within the ruling Movement towards Socialism (MAS) are set to continue.