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Brazil health minister's ouster may boost instability

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BRAZIL

Mandetta had spent the last weeks involved in an increasingly acrimonious confrontation with Bolsonaro over his approach to the COVID-19 crisis. While Mandetta has largely sought…

Bolivia’s opposition may struggle to gain traction

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BOLIVIA

The response has been patchy, with protests most evident in Santa Cruz. Opponents of the ruling Movement towards Socialism (MAS) have long had difficulties in achieving common…

Colombia’s local elections may prompt violence spike

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COLOMBIA

Despite government efforts to negotiate ceasefires and peace agreements with non-state armed groups, attacks on social leaders, candidates and activists in areas where these…

COVID-19 will shape Argentine debt and poverty plans

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ARGENTINA

The government has again extended its self-imposed deadline to complete debt restructuring talks until June 12 and there is increased optimism about an eventual deal despite last…

Bolivia’s Anez is unlikely to secure election

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BOLIVIA

The move came in response to pressure amid growing criticism of her handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, which she has been accused of using to install herself in office…

Soaring inflation raises Argentina governability risks

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ARGENTINA

Argentine inflation has reached a decades-long high in mid-2022, with no sign of easing in sight

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…

Political restructuring is on the way in Brazil

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BRAZIL

Changes to the political landscape.

Costa Rica’s refugee stance may harden

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COSTA RICA

However, an influx of asylum seekers since 2018, largely from Nicaragua and Venezuela, has put it under heavy strain, threatening the country’s longstanding commitment to an open…

Mexico poverty reduction will require policy overhaul

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MEXICO

The report shows that the number of poor increased to 55.7 million in 2020 -- around 43.9% of Mexico’s population, up from 41.9% in 2018. The findings give a sense of the…