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Volcano will add to Saint Vincent's deep economic woes

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SAINT VINCENT

Thanks to early evacuations, there were no deaths or injuries, but thousands were displaced and perhaps 10% of the 110,000 residents made homeless. Significant support was…

Venezuela reform plans risk new political challenges

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VENEZUELA

This is in line with a strategy of slow-paced economic liberalisation in place since 2017. The announcement sparked an uptick in local and international investor interest in…

Unity of Bolivia’s MAS may now depend on Arce

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BOLIVIA

Arce, who will hold a rally of his supporters next week, has questioned the legitimacy of last week’s gathering, raising the prospect of legal challenges. The social movements…

Bolivia party divisions point to turbulent election

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BOLIVIA

Each seeks the recognition of the electoral authorities, which have hitherto refused to choose sides. However, a legal ruling by the constitutional tribunal is pushing the…

Brazil 'old order’ parties move to regain lost ground

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BRAZIL

Outlook for the presidential election.

Temer would seek orthodox policy turn in Brazil

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BRAZIL

The impeachment process will now be sent to the Senate. If a majority of the 81 senators accept its continuation, Rousseff will be suspended initially for 180 days while the…

Fiscal adjustment may prove painful in Uruguay

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URUGUAY

Uruguay's economic outlook.

Parties battle to respond to Brazil political crisis

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BRAZIL

Party politics in Brazil.

Brazil second round is Bolsonaro's to lose

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BRAZIL

Bolsonaro, a retired army captain who has often insulted minorities and supported torture and the 1964-85 military regime, obtained some 46% of valid votes, against 29% for…

Falcon bid in Venezuela will divide and could conquer

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VENEZUELA

The announcement follows former Lara state Governor Henri Falcon's decision to register as a presidential candidate on February 26, which prompted the opposition Democratic Unity…