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Coca poses balancing act for Bolivia’s Arce

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BOLIVIA

Both the overturning of former President Evo Morales’s government in late 2019 and the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 undermined the ability of the authorities to…

Land reform will drive controversies in Barbuda

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ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA

Land reform.

Paraguay's COVID-19 response may lose initial lustre

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PARAGUAY

The impact of COVID-19.

Drought and Ukraine dampen Paraguay's growth outlook

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PARAGUAY

This reflects the twin impacts of severe drought and rising fuel prices caused by the war in Ukraine. Congress first approved and then later rejected a temporary fuel subsidy for…

Brazil cabinet clashes put spotlight on land reform

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BRAZIL

Abreu's comments triggered a torrent of criticism, particularly from environmental and land reform groups. Moreover, numerous media outlets have since cited data collected by the…

Petro’s honeymoon period will be short in Colombia

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COLOMBIA

Traditional centrist parties have joined the government in a grand coalition, aiming to secure cabinet positions and other political appointments. The arrangement should provide a…

Optimistic expectations of Colombia’s Petro pose risks

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COLOMBIA

Turnout, at over 58%, was the highest since 1974. Petro’s largest leads were recorded in coastal departments (regions); he also secured a majority in Bogota. Although he has…

Balance will be elusive in fragile Argentine economy

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ARGENTINA

The move, which has angered the farming sector, is one of several announcements aimed at boosting revenues in order to avoid austerity, and at generating enthusiasm among the…

Doubts persist in Paraguay despite economic optimism

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PARAGUAY

The following week, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) approved imports of Paraguayan beef for the first time in 26 years. These positive developments come at a time of…