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Colombia’s local elections deal a blow to Petro

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COLOMBIA

Voting was largely peaceful, with only a few isolated security incidents reported. Parties unaffiliated with the national government did well in urban areas, winning control of…

Economic reforms to challenge Ecuador’s Moreno in 2020

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ECUADOR

Ecuador's economic difficulties.

Major tests lie ahead for Ecuador’s Noboa

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ECUADOR

The legislation’s smooth journey through Congress illustrates the pragmatic relationship Noboa has established with the legislature. This, however, will be difficult to maintain…

Colombia city votes will weaken national government

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COLOMBIA

The government’s low approval ratings nationally, and especially in some major cities, notably Bogota, Medellin and Cali, suggest that candidates belonging to or endorsed by the…

Mining will stoke tensions in Ecuador

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ECUADOR

The move raises risks for Noboa, who presented himself during his presidential campaign as environmentally aware. An ongoing dispute in Cotopaxi between indigenous communities and…

Prospects for Colombia to end-2023

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PROSPECTS H2 2023

With political opposition and public dissatisfaction showing no sign of abating, the government's reform agenda is unlikely to pass Congress. The administration’s ‘Total Peace’…

Ceasefire suspension will drive insecurity in Colombia

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COLOMBIA

Further incidents, including a grenade explosion in Cali and other attacks on municipal buildings and military facilities, have taken place since the ceasefire was suspended…

Ecuador Mexican embassy raid is likely to backfire

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ECUADOR

Glas has been convicted of corruption and was subject to a preventive arrest warrant when he sought political asylum at the embassy in December. The raid has been condemned by…

US firms will shape prospects for national controls

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INTERNATIONAL

This is the latest incident in which US tech firms have been confronted by non-US governments looking to assert control over how data is managed in their countries. For example…

Intelligence imbroglios muddy Argentine government

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ARGENTINA

Pachter, now in Israel, said that he feared for his life after his travel plans were reported on the government's Twitter account and his phone was allegedly tapped. His…