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Debt programmes may help boost Brazilian consumption

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BRAZIL

In this context, the government has recently launched two debt renegotiation initiatives: “Desenrola Brasil” (Develop Brazil) under the Ministry of Finance and “Renegocia!”…

Social crisis will increase Argentine fiscal pressure

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ARGENTINA

The sharp increase in poverty and measures to alleviate it will be among the most pressing issues facing the new government that takes office on December 10. However, it is only…

Portugal may look to Greece on debt renegotiation

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PORTUGAL

Political forces have emerged seeking to emulate anti-austerity parties in Greece and Spain, but Portugal's party system has so far proved resilient. Still, Portugal is not…

Moreno eyes private sector to overcome Ecuador crisis

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ECUADOR

Lockdown measures have helped stem contagion but have had a devasting impact on the economy. Market liberalisation and debt renegotiation efforts place most of the burden of…

Prospects for Europe in the fourth quarter

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PROSPECTS Q4 2015

Prospects for Europe in the fourth quarter.

Argentina election win eases tensions not challenges

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ARGENTINA

The first-round victory may help expedite measures to tackle the economic crisis and in particular to start debt renegotiations with creditors. Fernandez’s transition team of…

Market fears may prove self-fulfilling in Argentina

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ARGENTINA

The event, which was projected on outdoor screens to thousands outside and on television to high national ratings, has prompted controversy and even a criminal complaint…

Inflation 'solution' should help avoid Brazil default

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BRAZIL

Days before this announcement, the government asked Congress to approve a primary deficit of up to 96.65 billion reais (some 1.5% of GDP) for this year. The sharp deterioration in…

Congo’s president will secure contested fourth term

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CONGO-BRAZZAVILLE

Several of the main opposition figures are not participating or have decided to boycott, citing an unlevel playing field. The 2016 election runner-up, Guy-Brice Parfait Kolelas…

Prospects for Argentina in 2020

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PROSPECTS 2020

Prospects for Argentina in 2020.